Firstgiving interns

This past weekend, the dedicated Firstgiving interns made their way through the pouring rain and thunderclaps to the Bank of America Pavilion to hear State Radio and to promote Bikes Not Bombs and Firstgiving, simultaneously.

State Radio in conjunction with Bikes Not Bombs was endorsing alternative forms of transportation to promote a cleaner environment and alternative to war. That is why the band members as well as hundreds of fans rode their bikes to the Boston Harbor for the concert. The band actually planned to ride with their fans to their own concert! They acknowledged and rewarded those who took public transportation by handing out raffle tickets—prizes which included a new bike, meeting the band and an upgrade to front row seats. These guys are not just talented musicians, but activists as well.

We, the interns, came to the concert with backpacks loaded with promotional Firstgiving merchandise—Sharpies, Post-its, stickers and magnets. This helped us talk to fans about what State Radio was endorsing, why they had partnered with Bikes Not Bombs and how they could fundraise for causes they care about in the future. The Sharpies were a huge hit, everybody loves Sharpies. And the concert was amazing. Despite the weather, thousands of fans showed up and it’s safe to assume everybody had a fantastic time. Check out our myspace page or facebook for pictures and more!