WHAT IS NAAFA?
Founded in 1969, the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support.
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Win a Fabulous Week in Hawaii!
Only $25.00 buys you a chance to win a week in a bungalow at a fabulous Wyndham Resort in Hawaii and raises much needed funds for the work NAAFA is doing to end discrimination against people of size. This prize is a one week stay for the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week in an Hawaiian timeshare.
Unwind during your island retreat at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, designed in the style of an 1880’s Hawaiian village. Palm thatched roofs, rustic bungalows and paths lie amidst flower and fruit bearing trees, palms and tropical vegetation. The resort lies on 30 acres overlooking Kahului Bay and is two blocks from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean
The two-bedroom bungalow features a king size bed in each bedroom, sleeper sofa in the living room, two private baths, whirlpool tub in the master bath, full kitchen, washer/dryer and lanai. Maximum occupancy is 6. Private sleeping area sleeps 4. Wyndham will provide our winner with a ground level, accessible bungalow.
Other amenities include two outdoor pools, two outdoor hot tubs (with steps entering pools and hot tubs), a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a putting green and a children’s activities program.
It's an easy walk or drive to Kailua-Kona Village, with ocean activities and exciting night life. Also minutes away are Hulihee Palace, University of Hawaii, Onizuka Space Center and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park. Fly into Kona International Airport, approximately 15 minutes away.
This vacation package is scheduled for Thanksgiving week 2009, with check in at 4:00PM, November 22, 2009 and check out at 10:00AM, November 29, 2009. Any request for change in date or location would be subject to charges by the Wyndham Resorts of approximately $200.00. Daily housekeeping is available by special request only and additional charges apply. This vacation raffle does not include airfare.
Tickets may be purchased through the NAAFA website and will also be available for sale at the 2009 convention. Each chance to win this one week island getaway valued at over $3000 will cost you only $25.00 per chance and best of all, you need not be present at time of drawing to win! These are much better odds than any lottery and a much better cause! Buy your tickets today!
WHAT DOES NAAFA DO?
The purpose of NAAFA is to:
- Work toward providing equal opportunity for fat people wherever obstacles and/or discrimination exist.
- Disseminate information about the sociological, psychological, legal, medical, and physiological aspects of being fat.
- Advocate and sponsor responsible research about the various aspects of being fat.
- Empower the large number of people regarded by the medical profession as "obese" to accept themselves, to live more fulfilling lives, and to promote acceptance of fat people within society.
- Serve as a forum where issues affecting fat people can be discussed in an unbiased setting.