Helen Tradusa "Helenka" Adamowska-Pantaleoni (November 22, 1900 - January 5, 1987) was an American silent film actress and humanitarian who was the founding director of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF, a role that she held for 25 years. Pantaleoni was the daughter of Polish musicians Jozef and Antonina (Antoinette) Adamowski, who with Jozef’s brother Tymoteusz (Timothee) Adamowski made up the Adamowski Trio. Helenka's mother was also the sister of Helena (Helene), the second wife of Polish pianist and diplomat Ignacy Paderewski.
After serving in the fund-raising arm of Polish War Relief, Helenka Pantaleoni helped found the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in 1947, and served as the organization’s president from 1953 until her retirement in 1978. Her service as president of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF was unpaid. The Executive Director of UNICEF, James P. Grant, wrote in 1994:
“For 26 years, from 1953 through 1978, Helenka Pantaleoni served as volunteer president of the U.S. Committee. While she headed the Committee more than $113 million was turned over to UNICEF in the name of the American people. . .”
Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helenka_Pantaleoni
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Bullying and Harassment Prevention Comic Book
AVAILABLE NOW: Bullying and Harassment Prevention Comic BookPrice: $2.99
To order your copy, click “Add To Cart” below and follow the instructions thereafter:
With the rise of Bullying and Harassment among teens and adolescents and the suicides that have claimed those bullied, Lifeforce comics addresses the issue in this special comic book.
Five super-powered teenagers - Lightning Bolt, fearless leader and possessor of electricity, Firestone - dynamic fiery warrior, Counterstrike - crimefighter with ability to reverse any attack, Reactor - armor-clad powerhouse and Lightspeed - energy-powered super-speedster - must stop Agent: Bully from terrorizing today’s youth and using his power to influence others to do the same.
Will the Lifeforce team succeed? And who among them was once a victim of Agent: Bully as a child?
This edition is magazine size with color cover and 16 b/w interior pages; $3.00. It features Bullying and Harassment Prevention contact information and sources on the backcover.
Drug Abuse Prevention Comic Book
Lifeforce: Drug Abuse Prevention Comic Book
Price: $2.99
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND HELP – LIFEFORCE COMIC BOOK
In the latest Lifeforce comic book, the adventure continues as five super-powered teenagers - Lightning Bolt, fearless leader and possessor of electricity, Firestone - dynamic fiery warrior, Counterstrike - crimefighter with ability to reverse any attack, Reactor - armor-clad powerhouse and Lightspeed - energy-powered super-speedster - must stop the plague of Agent Drug Abuse and put an end to his reign of terror before another life falls victim to his grip. - 16 pages; magazine size; $3.00
This edition is magazine size with color cover and 16 b/w interior pages. It features Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation contact information and sources on the backcover.
Information and Donations
Lifeforce Comics and Publishing is a publishing company specializing in community awareness materials for pre-adolescents, teens and young adults. Among our most popular publications is the Lifeforce Comic Book Series.
Lifeforce is a comic book series that feature stories based on community and social awareness issues. It is the story of a team of teen superheroes who combat social issues in the form of villains. They are given special powers and abilities to do so and with their knowledge, (all of which are provided by a character called Captain Life) they deliver a message of prevention and information to readers. The heroic characters are designed to show the fundamentals of hope and respect for others. They are given diverse backgrounds to help readers relate to their character. The antagonist characters of Lifeforce are made up of characters based on social issues. Villains such as Agent Drug Abuse, Agent AIDS and Agent Bully are designed simply to make identification easier and comparison between other non-community awareness literature or comics distinct.
Our Goals
Money raised will be put toward the cost of production, printing and distribution of our books, and will help us print a larger quantity. (Printing comics is much more affordable per copy with large print runs!) In addition to sharing a great story, our goal is to get copies of the book into the hands of young people through youth centers, health agencies, and teachers' groups. Printing the book in a large print run will help us distribute free copies of the book to people who need to hear its message.
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To donate any amount to Lifeforce Publishing and receive a FREE Thank You Gift, click the “Donate” button below:
We do offer those who donate to us a variety of Thank You Gifts per amount donated:
For a donation of $10 - $49 : We offer:
1 copy of a Lifeforce Comic Book of your choice - signed by artists and writers
For a donation of $50 - $99 : We offer:
Copy of a Lifeforce Comic Book of your choice - signed by artists and writers
11x17 Lifeforce team poster
For a donation of $100 - $199.00 : We offer:
Copy the Lifeforce Presents: Awareness and Prevention Topics 4-DVD Set
Lifeforce Comic Book of your choice - signed by artists and writers
(2) 11x17 Lifeforce team and topic posters
Ad Space on our site for community agency, school, etc. of your choice
For a donation of $200 - $299 : We offer:
20 Copies of Lifeforce Comics to be distributed to school, agency, etc. of your choice,
Lifeforce Presents: Awareness and Prevention Topics 4-DVD Set
Lifeforce Comic Book of your choice - signed by artists and writers
(5) 11x17 Lifeforce team and topic posters
Ad Space on our site for community agency, school, etc. of your choice
For a donation of $300 - $499 : We offer:
Educational 3-book reference set,
25 Copies of Lifeforce Comics to be distributed to school, agency, etc. of your choice
The Lifeforce Presents: Awareness and Prevention Topics 4-DVD Set
The Lifeforce Comic Book Series 4-pk Set - signed by artists and writers
(10) 11x17 Lifeforce team and topic posters
Ad Space on our site for community agency, school, etc. of your choice
To view comic books, publications, news and updates, go to:
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Originally this series was published by NC Graphics between 1991-1994 with funding from provided by The Chicago Board of Education. The Board approved the printing of 15,000 copies of Lifeforce #1-3, 5,000 of each issue to be distributed to Chicagoland area schools in 1994. Since then, thousands of teens have read and/or read the series in public school health and counselors offices.
Lifeforce has been a source of reference and inspiration to its readers. The series was birthed in 1991 with the vision to help young readers and teens, through comic book art and characters, to remain aware of community and social topics as a means of prevention. Lifeforce Publishing is a collective body of artists and writers that have utilized their talent and time to continue this vision because of its importance to the inner city and its youth. The creators know first hand the struggles teens can go through in school. Most of which, grew up in the inner city and were faced consistently community issues. Our hope is that the Lifeforce Publishing Company and its publications can continue to inspire the youth of today to learn and to set an example of excellence for others to follow.
We rely on the support of readers, schools and community agencies and any donation is welcome.
Thank you
From The Artists and Writers of Lifeforce Comics
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Friday, May 06, 2011
Gangs and Crime Prevention Comic Book
Lifeforce: Gangs and Crime Prevention Comic Book
Price: $2.99
To order your copy, click “Add To Cart” below and follow the instructions thereafter:
STOP THE VIOLENCE! Lifeforce Comics: Gang and Crime Prevention Comic Book
In the latest Lifeforce comic book, the adventure continues as five super-powered teenagers - Lightning Bolt, fearless leader and possessor of electricity, Firestone - dynamic fiery warrior, Counterstrike - crimefighter with ability to reverse any attack, Reactor - armor-clad powerhouse and Lightspeed - energy-powered super-speedster - must stop the plague of violence and the threat of Agent Gangster, a villain who recruits teens to do his violent bidding. - 16 pages; magazine size; $2.99
The Lifeforce: Gang and Crime Prevention comic book edition is magazine size with color cover and 16 b/w interior pages. It features Gang and Crime Prevention contact information and sources on the backcover.
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