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Pandas International Newsletter Christmas 2008

2008-Dec-21

Pandas International have granted me permission to reproduce their wonderful newsletters which currently are monthly. The following newsletter including photos is copyright Pandas International, used with permissions.

Newsletter 2008
(21st Dec 2008)

2008 was a very difficult year — We had a rough time, too. That earthquake destroyed our home, scared the babies and buried our food. In China, 2009 will be the Year of the Ox and we will need the strength of an Ox to rebuild our home and plant bamboo to care for our wild cousins. Santa, please tell everyone not to forget us this holiday season. We have such great needs ahead in 2009.

To the tune of
Jingle Bells...

Panda Bears
Panda Bears
They’ve almost
gone away;

If we don’t help,
if we don’t give
They won’t be
here to stay

Be Saint Nick
this Christmas time
And send a check today,

The money you give will help them live
And you’ll feel good you did!

Click here
to make a
year end
tax deductible donation

Give a Gift with Heart —Give a Give that Matters
An alternative gift is a contribution to a charity
that you make in honor of someone
instead of buying them a material present.

Special Gifts for the Holidays
Sponsor a Panda
!

All sponsorship levels will receive extra gifts for the holidays.

Click here to sponsor a panda >>

Thank you to everyone who donated to Pandas International in 2008!
Thank you to everyone who donated to Pandas International in 2008. There is still time to make a year end tax deductible donation. We understand that in uncertain financial times, charitable giving can be difficult. As a Panda Supporter, we know you recognized the tremendous needs created by the devastating earthquake of May 12th. Our focus is now to rebuild the Wolong Panda Center and to replant bamboo in the Wolong Nature Reserve for the Wild Giant Pandas. Please consider a donation or a gift donation for a friend or child. Use your donation or a gift for the pandas to teach children about the joy of giving.

ANNUAL DINNER
TO REBUILD AND REPLANT

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Please mark your calendars and let us know if you have an auction item or would like to be a dinner sponsor.

Make your reservations now >>

Businesses & Corporations
Save on Taxes

DID YOU KNOW...

C Corporations can deduct charitable donations valued up to 10% of their income.

Schedule C filers, limited-liability companies of LLCs and S-corporations can deduct charitable donations up to 50% of income.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Click here to make
a year end tax deductible donation >>

And a big thank you to all our monthly donors!
Monthly donations are an easy way to donate on a regular basis
Even small amounts monthly add up over the year.
Click here to set up a monthly donation >>

Caring Kids

If you, your child, or your scout troop would like to host a panda party or do a school presentation please contact us. info@pandasinternational.org

Think you know Pandas?

Test your panda knowledge wth our fun interactive panda quiz —
check the quiz often as the questions will change!

Click here to take the quiz.

We have a section on the web site called Frequently Asked Questions. These are FAQs regarding the pandas and Pandas International. Please visit http://www.pandasinternational.org/faqs.html