Last updated: March 29th, 2010

DESIGNATED CHARITY :: JEMCON 2010

• Also see volunteering to help JemCon

Each year, JemCon raises money for a local charity that embodies the ideals set forth by the Jem™ animated series.

How does JemCon raise money for charity?
We raise money in the months running up to the convention in a number of ways, but the main fund-raising event is the charity auction, held during the weekend of the convention itself.

• JemCon staff and visitors alike, generously donate Jem™ and other 80s related goodies to the open charity auction, the proceeds of which all go to the chosen charity.

• The sale of the winning JemCon fashion (via the registration package and charity auction) also provides a generous wedge of cash that contributes to our charity donation.

• Other activites also include an online auction, which takes place a few weeks before the convention. Fans who are unable to attend JemCon in person can raise funds for the charity by selling their extra Jem™ pieces on behalf of JemCon.

Appealing to the better side of human nature
Remember, no donation or gesture is too small. We are greatful for any trinkets or loose change you can spare and it will make a big difference to the people who need our help.

Thank you
We thank the past generosity of previous JemCon followers and hope that this year's fund-raising continues the success with your continued support.

Contact us
If you have any ideas on how to raise money for our designated charity, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are eager to hear your suggestions.

What is the designated charity for JemCon 2010?

VSA arts, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing arts in Washington, DC, is an international organization which works to assure equal access to the to arts for everybody and to provide ways for people with disabilities to learn through, participate in and enjoy creative experiences. VSA arts of New Hampshire, part of the network of organizations across the U.S. and around the world, is focused on the role of the arts in learning for students with disabilities and for their typical peers. To this end our primary activity is training, consulting and mentoring of educators, families and community organizations who want support to make the arts part of the lives of their children. You can learn more about VSA arts at www.vsarts.org and about VSA arts of New Hampshire at www.vsaartsnh.org. We'd love you to learn more about us!

If you have a bit of spare time on your hands, you might also consider helping JemCon by volunteering. Please visit our volunteer page for more information.

DESIGNATED CHARITY :: PREVIOUS JEMCON CHARITIES

Please see below for details of previous JemCon charities and the money we raised for them.

• JemCon 2009 Designated Charity
• JemCon 2008 Designated Charity
• JemCon 2007 Designated Charity