Online Bidding Now Open in The BitGive Foundation’s 2nd Anniversary Auction
Bidding for the BitGive 2nd Anniversary Online Auction in support of the BitGive Foundation is now open and will run until the July 22nd. All funds raised through the auction will support the US-registered Bitcoin charity in its efforts to facilitate the generous spirit of the Bitcoin community and to demonstrate the social impact of bitcoin and blockchain technology.
The Foundation, in partnership with Better World Collective, has collected a variety of items and services from generous donors in the bitcoin community, including Overstock.com.
“In addition to striving to improve the quality of life in developing nations, we at Overstock also strongly believe in the empowering nature of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin,” said Overstock CEO Patrick M. Byrne.
“It’s satisfying to be supporting both at the same time by working with the BitGive Foundation.”
Bitcoin PR agency Bitcoin PR Buzz has also donated a Bitcoin press release to BitGive for the purposes of the auction, and to support the important work Bitcoin charities engage in.
People can bid on a wide selection of items like Casascius coins (donated by C4), jewelry (donated by Overstock and independent designers), crypto artwork, autographed Bitcoin books (donated by Zapchain and Purse) and music albums. Services like fundraising consultation, marketing packages, and design work are featured, as well as memberships to the Digital Chamber of Commerce, an exciting getaway in Maui, and other great experiences.
Winning bidders have the option to pay for their items in bitcoin as well as by traditional payment methods.
To participate in the BitGive 2nd Anniversary Auction, visit the auction website at https://bitgive.betterworldcollective.com/auction or follow the campaign on Twitter at #BitGiveAuction and @BitGiveOrg.
About the BitGive Foundation
Established in 2013, the BitGive Foundation is the first 501(c)(3) Bitcoin nonprofit charitable foundation representing the Bitcoin community. Its mission is to leverage the power of the Bitcoin community to improve public health and the environment worldwide. BitGive focuses on charitable giving and demonstrating Bitcoin’s social impact on a global scale through supporting charitable organizations with fundraising campaigns, education, and partnerships. Several of its charity partners include Save The Children, The Water Project, Medic Mobile, and more.
BitGive Foundation
http://bitgivefoundation.org/
About Better World Collective
Better World Collective is a gathering of talent and passion, inspired by the belief that, if we come together, we can change the world for good. Our platform enables nonprofits to raise money and engage donors; businesses to attract and retain customers; and individuals to give, save, and do more good in the world.
Better World Collective
https://betterworldcollective.com/
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