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| September 9, 2011 | Website | Team Clay posted a news item about rescheduling of the National Inclusion Project gala from Oct. to Dec. due to a network television filming conflict for Clay. This is the ninth annual Champions Gala. | CS Recap | 2011 Champions of Change Gala - Raleigh, NC | / |
| December 31, 2010 | Facebook | After coming very close to a Top 10 finish and a $50,000 award from Pepsi Refresh in the previous couple of months, the National Inclusion Project pulled in enough votes to finish in the top spot in its category for December! That money is enough to fund five summer camps where children with and without disabilities can share experiences & fun together. Clay thanked all who voted in support of the Project in his blog at the Official fan Club. | fd recap | 2010 News | |
| November 12, 2010 | NIP Website | The National Inclusion Project posted a report on the 2010 Gala which was held on October 15th & 16th.. Over $370,000 was raised to support the activities of the Project! | fd recap | 2010 Champions of Change Gala - Raleigh | |
| September 3, 2010 | Charity Navigator | 'National Inclusion Project' Gets Top Rating 'Charity Navigator' evaluates charities based on how efficiently they utilize the funds that are raised. For the second consecutive year, the N.I.P. earned their top 'Four Star' rating. | FD Recap | | Charity Navigator site |
| March 1, 2010 | Ebay | Five special auction packages were posted on EBay to raise money for the National Inclusion Project. On March 12, 2010, Clay would be recording a television special slated to air later this year on PBS. The auctions were tied to the taping. Each of the five lucky winners would win: Attending the dress rehearsal in Raleigh on Thursday, March 11th. A guided tour of the backstage area following the dress rehearsal (hosted by Mary Brennan). An exclusive sit down Q&A with Clay following the dress rehearsal. 2 tickets to the live show on Friday, March 12th. A grand total of $36,500 was raised. | FD Recap | PBS Tried and True | |
| February 1, 2010 | Mirasol Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL | The third annual GFI for the National Inclusion project was held a Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Co-founders Clay & Diane Bubel were again joined by golf pro Wayne Player. Though rain drove the golfers off the course early, the rest of the day was a great success. Guests enjoyed a live auction of golf-related goodies and Clay-centric items and a lovely dinner. They were then treated to a mini-concert by Clay, including a couple of songs from his up-coming Decca release and requests made by donors to the foundation. A Florida children's camp run by the Lion's Club was the recipient of one of the 2010 grants. Other groups receiving grants will be announced later. | FD Recap | 2010 Golfing for Inclusion | |
| December 15, 2009 | | The National Inclusion Project announced an opportunity for young people to become more involved in the field of inclusion. They are participating in a national summit with the goal of "developing an advocacy campaign that builds awareness and support for the full social and educational inclusion of people with disabilities". 'The National Inclusion Summit' was being organized by the N.I.P in conjunction with its partners: The 'Including Samuel' Project', a program of University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability Imagination Stage & Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation | FD Recap | Including Samuel | |
| November 24, 2009 | The Beery Blog | The National Inclusion Project was the topic of two items. The http://examiner.com website noted the Christie Cookies charity contest win by the organization. The creator of the video used at the 2009 Gala in October posted a blog comment about their production. (The Beery Blog.) | Fd Recap | 2009 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| November 10, 2009 | National Inclusion Project website | The Champions Gala honored several people for their contributions to the inclusion movement. Cheerleaders Sarah Cronk & Sarah Herr created a non-profit organization called "The Sparkle Effect" which encourages high school students to include children with disabilities on cheerleading squads. At the suggestion of Louisville marching band director Dr. Greg Byrne, Patrick Henry Hughes plays in a marching band from his wheelchair pushed by his father, Patrick John Hughes. Mitsubishi Electric has invested more than $9 million in various programs to help young people with disabilities, their families and communities. | FD Recap | 2009 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 21, 2009 | News | Reuters News Agency picked up the National Inclusion Project's win in the Christie Cookies contest. CITGO's Facebook page featured an opportunity for charities to win a gas card to help with their expenses. The N.I.P. won that as well. While it wasn't a contest, Clay's name came up in an item about famous people who attended or worked with the YMCA in their past. | FD Recap | 2009 News | |
| October 18, 2009 | Christie Cookies Website | After voting over a period of weeks at the Christie Cookies website, 'The National inclusion Project' took first place and the $10,000 prize! Sue O'Donnell, representing the company, appeared at the 'National Inclusion Project' Gala on Oct 17th to award the prize to co-founders Diane Bubel & Clay. That amount will fund one complete inclusive summer camp where children with varying abilities can share activities and fun. | Fd Recap | Events - National Inclusion Project | |
| October 17, 2009 | Raleigh, NC | The National Inclusion Project held its first gala under the new name in Raleigh. Linda Loveland acted at MC again. Awards were given to some fine people who demonstrate inclusion in their daily lives. Diane Bubel gave an inspirational address. Clay spoke to the assembled guests and performed four songs. | Fd Recap | 2009 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 17, 2009 | Raleigh, NC | The Live Auction is always a fun part of the Gala, with Clay playing "Auctioneer's Assistant'. The gray jacket from the 2004 Independent Tour drew a large donation as did the 'Day with Clay'. Imagine having a tour of Raleigh with Clay as your guide!!! The 'one and only' copy of 'Back For More', a fan favorite from the Jukebox Tour, is a treasure for its new owner. many wonderful items were donated for the Silent Auction as well. He sure has some talented fans! | Fd Recap | 2009 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 17, 2009 | Raleigh, NC | The National Inclusion Project held its first gala under the new name in Raleigh. Linda Loveland acted at MC again. Awards were given to some fine people who demonstrate inclusion in their daily lives. Diane Bubel gave an inspirational address. Clay spoke to the assembled guests and performed four songs. | Fd Recap | 2009 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 8, 2009 | America's Giving Challenge Facebook page | America's Giving Challenge: The national Inclusion Project was the first daily winner of bonus money from this new charity fund raising effort. The top two charities daily will win bonus money and the Top 7 overall fund raisers will also win bonuses. Supporters from a wide variety of causes participated. | FD Recap | | |
| October 4, 2009 | National Inclusion Project Website | The 'National Inclusion Project' (formerly the 'Bubel/Aiken Foundation') posted some updated information about the 2009 Wrapping for Inclusion (also included is an item from Carolina Newswire about that) and announced the date for the 2010 'Golfing for Inclusion' event. The organization was given a coveted 4 star rating by 'Charity Navigator', a group which evaluates how well any charity uses the funds they raise to support their specific cause. The N.I.P. should be proud of its accomplishments! | FD Recap | | |
| September 20, 2009 | Newswire Today | Sept. 20, 2009: "National Inclusion Project' announcement. The change of name for Clay’s foundation was announced through Newswire. No longer known as ‘The Bubel/Aiken Foundation’, Clay chose ‘National Inclusion Project’ as it more clearly identifies the work and ideals of the foundation. | FD Recap | | |
| August 27, 2009 | Raleigh, NC | August 21/09: A local Raleigh media site mentioned the foundation name change. This gorgeous photo of co-founders Clay and Diane Bubel was posted on the "National Inclusion Project' website. | Fd Recap | | |
| August 5, 2009 | | National Inclusion Project awards grant for Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp program | | catskill mountain news.com | |
| August 5, 2009 | National Inclusion Project Website | Aug. 5/09: The BAF becomes "The National Inclusion Project"! The foundation created by Clay & Diane Bubel in 2003 morphed into its new incarnation on this date. On the next page, you can read the open letter written by the co-founders explaining why the change has come to be. edit Delete caption I like this | Fd Recap | TBAF - The Bubel Aiken Foundation | |
| July 30, 2009 | | July 30/09 The Bubel Aiken Foundation celebrated the sixth anniversary of its founding by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel. | FD Recap | National Inclusion Project | |
| July 1, 2009 | Cleveland Jewish News and Naperville Sun | Several summer comments referenced Clay's charity work. Myspacetv noted his work as a teacher and with the YMCA as well as the launch of the BAF in 2004. Two BAF inclusive summer camp projects were noted in Cleveland and Naperville. | FD Recap | Johns Hopkins University's National Center for Summer Learning | |
| June 8, 2009 | North Carolina | June 8/09 The director of a county-wide after-school program in North Carolina shared photos and information about a recent training session for her staff. They participated in a workshop in conjunction with the grant they got from the Bubel/Aiken Foundation through the "Let's All Play" inclusive summer camps initiative. Staff members tried out some typical children's summer camp activities, but with a twist. They used equipment that forced them to experience the activity as someone with a disability might do. Aron Hall of the BAF was commended for his excellent workshop with the staff, leaving them better prepared to interact with children of varying abilities. | Fd Recap | Let's ALL Play (Camp Gonzo) | |
| June 8, 2009 | Including Samuel Website | Bubel/Aiken Foundation 'Champions of Change' award winner Dan Habib has received funding from the foundation for the new resources section on his site "Including Samuel'. Working on behalf of his son and children everywhere, Dan is dedicated to the cause of inclusion. Check out his site at http://includingsamuel.com for information about his acclaimed documentary and much more! | Fd Recap | Including Samuel | |
| May 27, 2009 | Atlanta, GA | May 27/09 Golf Auction Dinner Winner's Report: The lucky fan who won the dinner with Clay at January's 'Golfing for Inclusion' auction posted a recap of her evening. It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time! | Fd Recap | 2009 Golfing For Inclusion | |
| April 28, 2009 | Clayonline website | Clay posted a link to a previously unreleased track called 'Just You'. He just asked that fans who downloaded it make a donation to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. (The song had been one of the new pieces tested out during the 2005 Jukebox Tour.) | FD Recap | 2009 News | |
| March 12, 2009 | | Fans found ways to support the Bubel/Aiken Foundation through charity fund raisers. Every donation helps to fund one of the summer "Let's ALL Play" camps or one of the BAF's other efforts to get out the message of inclusion. | Fd Recap | | |
| March 6, 2009 | | Mar. 6, 2009: The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation announced its newest inclusion project, a joint venture with the BAF and the national Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University. The partnership would expand access to high-quality, inclusive summer learning opportunities for young people by developing a curriculum to help summer camps fully include youth with disabilities. | Fd Recap | Johns Hopkins University's National Center for Summer Learning | |
| February 19, 2009 | Edupinion Website | The 'Edupinion' on-line site put the BAF in its celebrity educational activism spotlight. | Fd Recap | | |
| February 15, 2009 | BAF Website | The BAF posted a 'Golfing For Inclusion' report. Over $100,000 was raised during the event to support upcoming BAF initiatives in 2009. | FD Recap | 2009 Golfing for Inclusion | |
| February 10, 2009 | The Californian | The Californian had an article about a grant in support of a Monterey County CA to introduce a 'Let's All Play' after-school program that will include children with and without disabilities. | FD Recap | | |
| January 31, 2009 | | Poker star Greg Raymer is a supporter of the BAF. he played in another celebrity golf tournament for charity and earned $5000 for the Foundation! | FD Recap | 2009 News | |
| January 29, 2009 | ICI website | BAF and ICI develop a curriculum for schools. The program is called Together We Make a Difference | FD Recap | K-12 Service Learning Curriculum | |
| January 29, 2009 | Miami Herald | The Miami Herald had a short item about the 'Golfing for Inclusion' event. | FD Recap | 2009 Golfing For Inclusion | |
| January 26, 2009 | Mirasol Country Club, Palm Beach, FL | Golfing for Inclusion | FD Recap | 2009 Golfing For Inclusion | |
| January 25, 2009 | Mirasol Country Club, Palm Beach, FL | As a prelude to the 'BAF Golfing For Inclusion' activities, Clay performed a min-concert for the members of the host country club, Mirasol. | FD Recap | Out and about | |
| January 15, 2009 | | BAF grant winner - Dancing Wheels - their performances include dancers with disabilities integrated with those without disabilities. | FD Recap | Grant Info | |
| December 30, 2008 | Look to the Stars website | 'Look to the Stars' has a page the features Clay's charity work and a separate page from the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. | FD Recap | Look to the Stars | Look to the Stars Website |
| December 27, 2008 | Geraldo at Large: The Waiting List | This show focused on the need for greater assistance for people with disabilities. Part of his show featured an interview with Clay about the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. | FD Recap | Fox News | |
| November 24, 2008 | Press Release | Clay Aiken's Bubel/Aiken Foundation Raises Over $500,000 to Benefit Children With Disabilities at Gala Honoring the 2008 'Champions Of Change' | | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | Clay Aiken's Bubel/Aiken Foundation Raises Over $500,000 to Benefit Children With Disabilities at Gala Honoring the 2008 'Champions Of Change' |
| November 8, 2008 | BAF Website | The BAF Gala Report was posted. | FD Recap | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 18, 2008 | BAF Gala Auction | This lovely shot was part of a collage that was raffled off at the BAF Gala. It d | FD Recap | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 18, 2008 | BAF Gala gift bag | BAF's Christmas stories book, Remember When, was given out to gala attendees | FD Recap | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 18, 2008 | Raleigh, NC | The Bubel Aiken Foundation held its annual Gala in Raleigh, NC. With raffles, video, auctions and a special performance by Clay | FD Recap | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| October 18, 2008 | BAF Gala Auction, Raleigh, NC | During the silent and open bidding auctions, money was raised to support programs of the BAF. | FD Recap | 2008 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| June 3, 2008 | BAF Website | TBAF Grants Posted | FD Recap | Grant Info | |
| April 21, 2008 | Gather website | Gather website hosted an interview that focused on his work with UNICEF and the Bubel Aiken Foundation | FD Recap | Videos and Webisodes | |
| March 27, 2008 | BAF Website | Update about their Golfing for Inclusion event | FD Recap | | 2008 Golfing for Inclusion |
| March 11, 2008 | Press Release by BAF | The Bubel/Aiken Foundation, co- founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announced over $500,000 in grants to support programs nationwide as part of the Foundation's Let's ALL Play program. | | Grant Info | The Bubel/Aiken Foundation Gives Grants over $500,000 to Programs across the Nation |
| January 7, 2008 | Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach, FL | TBAF held it's first Golfing for Inclusion event | FD Recap | Golfing for Inclusion | |
| November 12, 2007 | Greensboro, NC | Clay attended a conference on Exceptional Children. He was a surprise guest who spoke on behalf of TBAF. | FD Recap | | |
| November 1, 2007 | Are you smarter than a fifth Grader? | Clay appeared on "Are you smarter than a fifth Grader?" He competed on the first ever celebrity edition of the show and his goal was to earn money for The Bubel Aiken foundation. He earned 300,000 dollars...enough to fund 30 summer camps. | FD Recap | Are you smarter than a fifth grader? | |
| October 1, 2007 | BAF Website | BAF newsletter announced some upcoming events including Clay's appearance on "Are you smarter than a fifth grader?" and the Wrapping for Inclusion dates. | FD Recap | | |
| October 1, 2007 | BAF Website | BAF announces "Golfing for Inclusion" to take place on January 7, 2008. | FD Recap | 2008 Golfing for Inclusion | |
| August 31, 2007 | Are you smarter than a fifth grader? | Clay taped his appearance on "Are you smarter than a fifth grader?". He played for the Bubel Aiken Foundation | FD Recap | Are you smarter than a fifth grader? | |
| August 29, 2007 | Read on Wisconsin's online book club | "Our Friend Mikayla" was chosen as the featured book. | FD Recap | Our Friend Mikayla | |
| July 31, 2007 | UPI News Release | Alex Cukan wrote this article about Clay's work with BAF | | | Caregiving: Clay Aiken to expand camps |
| March 31, 2007 | Raleigh, NC | The Bubel Aiken Foundation held it's Champions of Change gala | FD Recap | 2007 Champions of Change - Raleigh | |
| December 11, 2006 | Lower Nazareth Elementary School | Clay visited the school to read "Our Friend Mikayla" to the students who wrote it. He also arranged for the students to ride in a limousine | FD Recap | Our Friend Mikayla | |
| May 20, 2006 | | TBAF sponsored it's first book, Our Friend Mikayla | FD Recap | Our Friend Mikayla | |
| March 23, 2006 | Hobart Family YMCA | Diane Bubel and Kristy Barnes of TBAF appeared at the Hobart Family YMCA in Hobart, Indiana, to announce an expansion of Camp Gonzo | | Let's ALL Play (Camp Gonzo) | Pilot program opens camp to all preschoolers |
| March 22, 2006 | KIT Conference | KIT stands for Kids Included Together, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in San Diego, California in 1997. The mission of Kids Included Together is to support recreational, child development, and youth development programs that include children with and without disabilities. | | | TBAF Awards Grant to Sponsor Kids Included Together Conference |
| July 31, 2005 | French Canadian magazine | There were some interesting pieces of print media including a piece about Camp Gonzo in a French Canadian magazine | Fd Recap | 2005 News | |
| April 16, 2005 | Ft. Lauderdale Florida. | The Bubel Aiken Foundation held a Voices for Change Gala | FD Recap | 2005 Voices for Change Gala - Ft. Lauderdale Florida | |
| April 16, 2005 | Broward Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale Florida | Clay was invited to be a guest speaker at the Fearless Caregiver Conference Clay was presented with the Robert M. Barg Memorial Achievement Award. | FD Recap | Fearless Caregiver Conference | |
| April 16, 2005 | Hollywood, Florida. | Clay took part in activities surrounding National Youth Service Day. This is an annual weekend event that features children and teens volunteering in their communities. Clay joined young people with intellectual disabilities and their Best Buddies in the planting of trees | FD Recap | Youth Service America | |
| April 11, 2005 | Miami Herald Newspaper | Florida Voices for Change Gala article | FD Recap | 2005 Voices for Change Gala - Ft. Lauderdale Florida | |
| February 28, 2005 | Honolulu, Hawaii | Clay was a guest speaker at the 2005 Pacific Rim Conference. | FD Recap | PAC RIM 2005 Conference | |
| February 25, 2005 | Honolulu, Hawaii | The Bubel Aiken Foundation held a Voices for Change gala in Hawaii in conjunction with the 21st Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities. | FD Recap | 2005 Voices for Change Gala - Hawaii | |
| November 20, 2004 | Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Clay and the Bubel Aiken foundation celebrated World Children's Day with an art event at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). | FD Recap | Ability First | |
| November 19, 2004 | Los Angeles, CA | The Bubel Aiken Foundation sponsored the Voices for Change gala benefit dinner. | FD Recap | 2004 Voices for Change - Los Angeles | |
| September 30, 2004 | Release Party for the Aladdin DVD | DisneyHand presented BAF with a check for 50,000. | FD Recap | Disney Hand | |
| September 22, 2004 | Catamaran Resort, San Diego, CA | September 22-24 - After the Bell Rings, A National Conference on Inclusion Catamaran Resort, San Diego, CA (858) 794-8154 8:30 a.m. –5:30 p.m. each day Come to beautiful San Diego and learn to create an organizational culture that welcomes children of all levels of ability in programs that take place in out-of-school time. From strategy, to implementation you will acquire the tools you need. This conference is hosted by Kids Included Together (KIT) and sponsored by the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. | | | Calendar of Events |
| September 20, 2004 | Solo Tour sponsorship | Buena Vista Home Entertainment also became the title sponsor of Clay's first tour. Disney also supported the Bubel Aiken Foundation, Make-A-Wish and Disney Hands charities at the concerts. edi | FD Recap | Disney Hand | |
| July 16, 2004 | North Concord, North Carolina | The Bubel Aiken Foundation raised enough money to pay for 10 weeks of camp combined in Concord, Raleigh, and Kansas City. | FD Recap | Camp Gonzo | |
| July 2, 2004 | | Clay lent his voice to the Arthur Celebrity Audiobook Stories for Heroes Series. | FD Recap | Events - Other charities | |
| June 5, 2004 | Dover, Delaware | Clay performed at a benefit for the Autism Society of Delaware and the Bubel Aiken Foundation. | FD Recap | Autism Society of Delaware | |
| May 28, 2004 | BAF website | Clay Aiken's Bubel/Aiken Foundation Announces Grant Winners | | Grant Info | |
| May 14, 2004 | Blades Magazine | On 5/14/04 Blades Magazine had an article about Clay's skating day for the Bubel Aiken Foundation | FD Recap | Blades | |
| April 18, 2004 | Washington, D.C. | The Bubel Aiken Foundation and Youth Service America gave 25 young people with disabilities Able to Serve awards. | FD Recap | Youth Service America | |
| April 15, 2004 | Hallmark's Kaleidoscope in Kansas City, MO | Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel joined Kansas City kids for a private art session at Hallmark's "Kaleidoscope". | FD Recap | Hallmark Kaleidoscope | |
| April 14, 2004 | Kansas City, MO | This was a benefit dinner in Kansas City, MO. Larry Moore, A Kansas City newscaster received the Champions of Change Award. | FD Recap | 2004 Champions of Change Benefit - Kansas City | |
| March 15, 2004 | Winston Salem, NC | After a sold out concert the previous night, Clay did an autograph session at a local Krispy Kreme donut shop in Winston-Salem. Sales during his visit went to the Bubel Aiken Foundation. | FD Recap | Krispy Kreme | |
| February 15, 2004 | Daily Times Paper | This February article is about a visit Clay paid to a manufacturing firm in connection with his Foundation. | FD Recap | 2004 News | |
| December 22, 2003 | Crabtree Mall | Clay appeared at the local Crabtree mall for WRAL's Welcome Home celebration. He brought Raleigh with him and showed her off to the crowd. | Fd Recap | Skate with Clay and Hurricane's Kids N Community Foundation | |
| December 22, 2003 | Raleigh, NC | The Carolina Hurricanes and the Bubel Aiken Foundation held a fundraiser | FD Recap | Skate with Clay and Hurricane's Kids N Community Foundation | |
| December 21, 2003 | RBC Center, Raleigh, NC | On 12/21/03 Clay and the Bubel Aiken foundation had a "Skate with Clay" day. This was part of the TBAF awareness and fundraising event with the Carolina Hurricanes. | FD Recap | Skate with Clay and Hurricane's Kids N Community Foundation | |
| August 6, 2003 | Raleigh, NC | During the Raleigh stop on the AI tour, Clay and his partner, Diane Bubel, participated in a press conference announcing the official start of the Bubel Aiken Foundation. They also accepted a check from a dedicated group of fans who had done fundraising for the organization. | FD Recap | Founding BAF | |
| July 28, 2003 | Rockefeller Center, New York, NY | Opened bank account at new Wachovia branch in NY | FD Recap | Founding BAF | |
