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Do Something is a national not-for-profit internet organization that believes young people have the power to make a difference by inspiring, supporting and celebrating a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done and take action. HISTORY The organization was founded in 1993 by Andrew Shue , an actor famous from his role on Melrose Place , and his childhood friend Michael Sanchez . The New Jersey natives had a dream: what if making a difference in a community became just as cool and important and second nature to teens as athletics or other activities? Kids would develop not only their minds and bodies, but their souls, too. ABOUT Do Something is the 'one-stop shop' for teens changing the world and the creator of the BRICK® Awards {Link without Title} , called "the Oscars for young people in service" by CNN in 1998. It will be televised on The CW on April 12, 2007 and will be America's first televsied award show about changing the world. The show is being produced by Alex Coletti and is sponsored by Saturn, Pepsi and JPMChase--affording it a limited commercial interruption format. This is the first award show with limited commercial interruption. Do Something's monthly causes, sponsored by companies like Fresh Express , Pepsi and Del Monte , address issues that concern teenagers, including healthy eating, caring for pets and recycling. The youth-led, web-based organization has over 120,000 members on its website. It is estimated that through media and marketing, the organization reaches over 4 million young people annually. Do Something is also the publisher of BUILD, the magazine for young people changing the world. It reaches over 400,000 teenagers in 500 schools throughout the United States and Canada. LEADERSHIP The not-for-profit organization's CEO is Nancy Lublin , who founded Dress For Success in 1996. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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