Gambling for the Gulf Presented by Ecofficiency.org

Last week, Ecofficiency.org presented a unique fundraiser in response to the massive oil spill in the Gulf.

Verbatim Ecofficiency.org:
"The well that spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf Coast may have finally been plugged, but the clean-up and relief efforts needed have only just begun. Moreover, the long-term social and environmental consequences from this disaster are far from known. In response, Ecofficiency.org is funding a field research project for Kristen Gamble, a UC Irvine PhD student, who studies the impacts of environmental disasters, and the relief efforts that follow. We will be coordinating this project with the New Orleans based Gulf Restoration Network to ensure access to important contacts, data, and impacted areas. All proceeds from the event will go towards these efforts."

The event was sponsored by Andrei's Conscious Cuisine in Irvine.




And funds were raised via gambling.




Raffle tickets were given in exchange for the chips won at the end of the night.



And I was personally coveting the surfboard and beach cruiser. But no such luck my way that night.



Thank you Ecofficiency.org for your work towards a sustainable future!

For businesses interested in receiving consultations to 'green' their business practices, please contact Jesse Baker at Ecofficiency.org.