Wounded Warrior Project
April 2012
In April, Binary Tree’s donation went to the Wounded Warrior Project. The project’s purpose is to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members. And also to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. More more information please visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

DonorsChoose.org
Classroom in Need for Students with Autism and Learning Disabilities
March 2012
Our donation in March went to the development of an all-in-one storytelling center in Newton Bateman Elementary School in Chicago. The storytelling center will provide tactile, visual, and auditory stimulation for students with autism and other learning disabilities. More information on this classroom in need is available online.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training
February 2012
The February donation was made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training on behalf of Samir Ghosh, a friend and partner at Advaiya. Samir will be participating in the South Maui Olympic-distance Triathlon on June 10th to raise valuable funds to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) mission. For more information, please visit Samir's fundraising page.

The 2012 EIF/Revlon Run/Walk for Women
January 2012
In January, a donation was made to the Revlon Run/Walk for Women to support the fight against cancer. This donation was made on behalf of Diana Bronnberg, a family friend of Binary Tree’s CEO Steven Pivnik. Diana lost her mother to cancer in 2008 and the fight, determination and hope her mother possessed up until her last day motivates Diana to help support this cause. Read more about the Revlon Run/Walk Charity online.

The 18th Annual Puget Sound Race for the Cure
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure
May 2011
The May 2011 donation was made on behalf of the wife of one of our employees, Rob Watts. His wife Teresa will be participating in two very special events in the fight against breast cancer this summer. On June 5th she will be participating in the 18th Annual Puget Sound Race for the Cure which is a 5k run/walk and will also be walking 60 miles over the course of three days in September as a participant for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®. Teresa will be walking with thousands of others who have made the same courageous commitment: to help raise awareness and funding for this devastating disease. Walking 60 miles is no easy feat and she will sleep in tents, shower in trucks, and push herself far beyond what she ever thought she was capable of doing. Binary Tree is honored to support her as she takes part in this special event. You can read more about the The Susan Komen 3 day For The Cure cause here: www.the3day.org

Revlon Run/Walk for Women
The Annual 2011 AIDS Walk in NYC
April 2011
Two donations were made for the month of April 2011. The first donation was made to the Revlon Run/Walk for Women to support the fight against cancer. This donation was made on behalf of Diana Bronnberg, a family friend of Binary Tree’s Co-CEO Steven Pivnik. Diana lost her mother to cancer in 2008 and the fight, determination and hope her mother possessed up until her last day motivates Diana to help support this cause. To read more about the Revlon Run/Walk Charity and to read Diana's personal story, please visit this link: http://do.eifoundation.org/goto/mysunshine

We also sponsored Binary Tree’s Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Katie Silva, who walked in the Annual 2011 AIDS Walk in NYC on May 15th.  Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $116 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area and has grown in the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world.
In 2010 alone, 45,000 participants – many of whom were members of 3,100 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of over $5.6 million for GMHC and 39 other local AIDS service organizations. To read more about AIDS Walk New York, please visit their website: www.aidswalk.net/newyork

The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
March 2011
We were all devastated to hear and read about the lives lost and the significant damage bought on by the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan recently. Binary Tree’s donation for March 2011 went to the American Red Cross who will put our donation to work in the communities affected by this tragedy. To read more about the Red Cross and their efforts to help those in Japan, please visit their website: www.redcross.org.

The Earthquake in New Zealand
February 2011
The city of Christchurch in New Zealand was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on February 22nd, causing widespread devastation to the city. The quake caused significant loss of life and injury, as well as severely damaging buildings, infrastructure and services. Binary Tree’s February 2011 donation was made to the New Zealand Red Cross and will be used towards the devastation occurred during the recent earthquake. To read more about The Red Cross and their efforts to help those in New Zealand, please visit their website: www.redcross.org.nz.

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)
January 2011
Our donation in January 2011 was made to 'Stand up to Cancer' in memory of Joyce Maglior, mother of one of Binary Tree’s employees, Mike Maglior. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a new initiative created to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SU2C's goal is to bring together the best and the brightest in the cancer community, encouraging collaboration instead of competition. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort. To read more, please visit: www.standup2cancer.org.

96’ Michigan Travelers
December 2010
Perry Hiltz, a long-term key Binary Tree employee, has been with us for over 10 years. Perry is an avid Ice Hockey enthusiast and his son’s team - The ’96 Michigan Travelers’ has been hosting a variety of fund raisers for the team including golf outings and football pools to help offset the very significant monthly costs for ice time. With Michigan being in a very depressed economic state, this is hard on the team's family members. Binary Tree is pleased to lend a hand with the December 2010 donation!

Ready or Not Foundation
November 2010
The ‘Ready Or Not Foundation’ was inspired by a little girl called Jackie who, at the age of 6, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Soon thereafter, the doctors had discovered it was a high grade (grade 3) anaplastic astrocytoma, and the treatments included surgeries, radiation therapy, and extended chemotherapy. Today, Jackie is in remission after the last thirty six (36) months of her living with the most lethal of diseases for children. The Binary Tree November 2010 donation went towards the Ready Or Not Foundation who raise money towards pediatric brain cancer research. Please visit the Ready Or Not Foundation’s website to read more about their efforts: www.readyornotfoundation.org/ourstory.html.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF)
October 2010
The October 2010 donation was made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the largest worldwide organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. In a typical year, over 80% of every dollar raised goes directly to diabetes research education. To read more about JDRF, please visit: www.jdrf.org.

The Humane Society
September 2010
We are huge animal lovers here at Binary Tree! It gives us great pleasure to donate funds to help our furry friends in need. In September 2010, we made a donation to the Humane Society of New York City. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. Our financial aid will help to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws, investigating animal cruelty, conducting animal rescue and emergency response and providing direct care for thousands of animals at the Humane Society’s sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics. Read more about the Humane Society and the important work they do, here: www.humanesociety.org/about/.

The Robin Hood Fund & The Lustgarten Foundation
August 2010
We made two donations in August 2010. The first was a sponsorship for a Binary Tree friend - Ira Bell – who ran the New York Marathon in November 2010. His fund raising efforts will go towards the Robin Hood fund, which targets poverty in New York. You can read more about the Robin Hood Fund here: www.robinhood.org.

The second donation was made to two additional New York City Marathon runners who were raising money for the Lustgarten Foundation in honor of a family friend who passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in early 2010. The Lustgarten Foundation focuses on increasing funding and support of research into the biological mechanisms and clinical strategies related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pancreatic cancer. To read more about the Lustgarten Foundation, please visit their website: www.lustgarten.org.

Relay For Life
July 2010
One of our long-term employees, Chuck Lindgren, completed the 'Relay for Life' event held at the Northern Essex Community College track in Haverhill MA on Friday, June 11. The event raised a whopping $113,258.50 for the American Cancer Society and we are thrilled to have helped them reach their goal! You can read more about the event: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=23386.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation
June 2010
A Binary Tree friend, Steve Sterka, participated in a 24 hour cycling event for the Lance Armstrong Foundation in June 2010. He took part in this event in memory of his father and step mother who recently lost their battles to cancer. In addition, he rode to support his daughter's 4th grade teacher and his co-worker's courageous battles against cancer. You can read more about Steve's event here: www.24hoursofbooty.org.

The Girls Soccer League of Old Bridge, NJ
May 2010
Those of you who have called our Support Department may have spoken with one of our long-term employees, Scott Russo. Scott is a referee for his daughters’ Soccer League - The Girls Soccer League of Old Bridge, NJ. This association fosters and promotes the game of soccer among the girls of the Township of Old Bridge, NJ and its surrounding communities and we are delighted to help them offset some of their costs by donating towards the cause! Check out the Soccer League’s website here: www.gslob.com.

The Revlon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer
April 2010
The April 2010 Charity Donation went towards fighting Breast Cancer and specifically to sponsor two people who participated in two separate events: the first person is called Luba, a friend of our CEO Steven Pivnik who participated in the 13th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 1 2010. The second person is Sue Scott, a friend of Binary Tree’s Pre-Sales & Enablement Manager, Rob Phillips. Sue participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Boston on May 15th and 16th. Since 1994, the funds raised in the EIF Revlon Run/Walks in LA and New York have together distributed over $60 million for cancer research, treatment, counseling and outreach programs. Thanks in part to these funds, new treatments are being developed, lives are being saved, and hope is gaining ground. For more information, visit http://do.eifoundation.org.

Seas IT
March 2010
Seas IT is a non-profit organization that promotes recovery through recreation for cancer patients who seek to recapture positive thinking and to regain control over their lives. Seas IT was founded by Amanda McGovern whose husband, Todd McGovern at the age of 30 was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. With no explanation, the doctors stated that he had been dealt a tough hand and that he had six months to two years to live. That was 7 years ago!

Cancer is a disease that at times makes its sufferers feel powerless and Seas It aims to help patients regain control over their lives so that they may fight the battle against cancer on their own terms. Binary Tree is honored to help Seas IT in their efforts! To read more about Seas IT, please visit their website: www.seasit.org.

Humane Society of New York City
February 2010
The February charity donation went to the Humane Society of New York City who do a fantastic job helping disadvantaged animals. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. Our financial aid will help to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws, investigating animal cruelty, conducting animal rescue and emergency response, and providing direct care for thousands of animals at the Humane Society’s sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics. Read more about the Humane Society and the important work they do, here: www.humanesociety.org/about/.

The Earthquake in Haiti
January 2010
On Tuesday, January 12th an earthquake with a catastrophic magnitude of 7.0 hit Haiti. By January 24, at least 52 aftershocks had been recorded. The loss of life and devastation was enormous. Binary Tree donated funds to the Haitian earthquake fund organized by The Red Cross, who continue to help hundreds of thousands of Haitians recover from the earthquake.
*Update January 2011: By the one-year anniversary of the earthquake, the American Red Cross expects to have spent and signed agreements to spend $245 million to meet the most pressing needs of earthquake survivors. Our financial aid teamed with the aid of Millions worldwide have helped Haitians receive immediate relief and longer-term support and training to help them recover and rebuild.

Rainforest Action Network
December 2009
Rainforest Action Network (RAN) believes that a sustainable world can be created in our lifetime, and that aggressive action must be taken immediately to leave a safe and secure world for our children. Binary Tree is pleased to contribute to this very worthwhile organization who actively campaign for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. To read more about RAN, please visit their website here: http://ran.org/.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America
November 2009
For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. It all started in 1904, when a young New York City court clerk named Ernest Coulter was seeing more and more boys come through his courtroom. He recognized that caring adults could help many of these kids stay out of trouble, and he set out to find volunteers. That marked the beginning of the Big Brothers movement.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America help children realize their potential and build their futures and Binary Tree is thrilled to be able to help! The November 2009 donation went to this very worthwhile cause. To read more about the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America program, please visit their website:
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962335/k.BE16/Home.htm.

Guidedog Foundation for the Blind
October 2009
Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence. They are supported entirely by donations from organizations like Binary Tree, individuals and foundations, and receive no government funding.
This year, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind became the first assistance dog school in the world to be certified by the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. It is the only assistance dog school in the United States to receive dual accreditation by these two international bodies. Please visit the Guidedog Foundation for the Blind’s website and see how you can help! www.guidedog.org.

National MS Society
September 2009
This month, Binary Tree has donated funds towards the sponsorship of Steve Sterka, a Binary Tree friend and customer, who will be participating in the 2009 National MS Ride on Oct 3-4. So far, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of his colleagues, friends and family, Steve has raised over $1,200 toward defeating multiple sclerosis! This is a wonderful feat and we are proud to be able to help support his efforts! Read more about the National MS Society here: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/racemap.aspx.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation
August 2009
Many of us know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, and the Binary Tree August donation has been made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The mission of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes to breast cancer research and awareness programs. To read more about the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, please visit their website: http://www.bcrfcure.org.

Seas IT
July 2009
This month, Binary Tree’s donation went to an organization called Seas IT, recommended by Binary Tree’s Director of Sales, Carl Baumann. A very close friend of Carl’s called Todd McGovern has been fighting Stage 4 Colon Cancer. At the time of his diagnosis (on his honeymoon during the Summer 2004) doctors found 30 tumors throughput his body. He was given 3-6 months to live.

The doctors were perplexed as Todd did not fit the atypical mold for someone with colon cancer. He was active and athletic; he was young and had no history of colon cancer within his family. After getting over the initial shock, Todd had a decision to make: he could start dying or he could find start living. Todd is a fighter and he decided to start living. When the initial shock finally past, Todd and his wife Amanda founded their own non-profit organization called Seas-It (www.seasit.org) which promotes recovery through recreation for cancer patients who seek to recapture positive thinking and to regain control over their lives. Binary Tree is honored to help Seas IT with their endeavors. If you know someone fighting Cancer, please visit the Seat IT org website to read more about this very worthwhile organization and see how they may be able to help: www.seasit.org.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
June 2009
The June donation went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They are the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay.

The support of individuals and organizations helps ensure that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will continue its lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children. It costs $1.6 million a day to operate St. Jude, and public donations provide more than 70 percent of their funding. But the most important reason is, in the words of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas: "No child should die in the dawn of life."
http://www.stjude.org

Friends of the Earth
May 2009
We are big environmentalists here at Binary Tree and realize the importance of reducing our carbon footprint. This month, we are pleased to support Friends of the Earth, who fight to defend the environment and create a healthier and just world. Their progressive environmental advocates pull no punches and speak sometimes uncomfortable truths to power. However, this is an approach that for four decades has yielded victories protecting our planet and its people. Friends of the Earth are part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of grassroots groups working in 76 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.
http://www.foe.org.

Melanoma Foundation of New England
April 2009
On Monday April 20th, the brother and sister in law of one of Binary Tree’s Solution Architects, Perry Hiltz - took to the hills, and streets of Boston to run in the 2009 Boston Marathon. (This was his sister in law Mary Theresa's second running while his brother in law Randy's, first). Mary Theresa qualified to run this marathon by completing a marathon run in Canada and Randy qualified by raising funds on behalf of the Melanoma Foundation of New England.

In order to qualify for the race, Randy had to raise at least $3,000, however at the time of the race he had raised more than $4,700. Unfortunately Randy pulled a muscle in his calf during the race but that did not deter him and he completed the race! Well done Randy and Mary Theresa – Binary Tree is thrilled to donate towards the Melanoma Foundation of New England’s cause! To read more about this organization, please visit their website here: http://www.melanomafoundationne.org.

Wildlife Conservation Society
March 2009
We’re big advocates of wildlife conservation at Binary Tree and we are honored to donate the March funds towards the Wildlife Conservation Society, who’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places across the globe.

Their story began in the early 1900’s when they successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains. Today, they protect many of the world’s iconic creatures here and abroad, including gorillas in the Congo, tigers in India, wolverines in the Yellowstone Rockies, and ocean giants in our world’s amazing seascapes.

During their 115 years, they have forged the power of their global conservation work and the management of their five parks in New York City to create the world’s most comprehensive conservation organization. They currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries; and educate millions of visitors at their five living institutions in New York City on important issues affecting our planet. Their parks include: the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.
With a commitment to protect 25 percent of the world’s biodiversity, they address four of the biggest issues facing wildlife and wild places: climate change; natural resource exploitation; the connection between wildlife health and human health; and the sustainable development of human livelihoods. While taking on these issues, they manage more than 200 million acres of protected lands around the world, with more than 200 scientists on staff. To read more and to help the Wildlife Conservation Society with their very worthwhile cause, please visit their website here: http://www.wcs.org.

Tix for Tots
February 2009
Some experiences in childhood are unforgettable. Remember the first time you went to a ballpark and heard the crack of the bat in response to the opening pitch? How about sitting raptly in the audience in the dark, hushed and waiting fo r the curtain to rise on your first viewing of A Christmas Carol? Some fans recall the roots of a lifelong passion beginning with the squeaking shoes and hustling on the hardwood floors of a college basketball arena.

Whatever your passion, it started somewhere and being able to experience new things through cultural events opened your mind, made you think, got you in shape or helped you join a team – or maybe just let you escape for a few hours.

Tix for Tots is a new way to help kids in the Minneapolis - St. Paul area who would otherwise not have the chance to experience those events. It is simply a network - a relationship that allows unused seats for sporting events or cultural events be donated to mentoring organizations and distributed, so that kids get a chance to escape, or learn, or develop a passion. The February 2009 charity donation went to this very worthwhile cause. Whether you have tickets you can donate to Tix for Tots or would like to help fund their endeavors, please visit their website to find out more: http://www.tixfortots.org.

The Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary
January 2009
The Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Montana rescues and shelters disabled animals. Every animal that arrives at the Rolling Dog Ranch gets another chance to have a safe and loving home. Their residents include blind dogs and cats and animals with orthopedic and neurological disabilities. Binary Tree is thrilled to donate the January funds to the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary who work tirelessly helping these disadvantaged animals. To learn more, please visit their website: http://www.rollingdogranch.org.