Doctors Without Borders * Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Danit Aronson has been working on raising funds for this organization since the recent tragedy in Haiti ~ here are the reasons why she is July’s Rebel With A Cause:

Q. WHO are you fighting for?

A. The Haitian People.

Q. WHAT motivated you to get involved?

A. My family comes from Haiti and I still have many relatives living there.  I hear firsthand stories of the struggles in Haiti on a regular basis and want to contribute in whatever way I can.  Haiti is a very corrupt country and monetary contributions- although thoughtful- do not end up helping the Haitian people as often as we’d like.  I would prefer to support doctors who can go to Haiti and directly impact the well being of Haitian people in need help.  My family in Haiti has repeatedly told me of the good work done by Doctors Without Borders, who have been on the ground in Haiti for many years-  so I have chosen to support them in their endeavors.

Q. WHEN did you begin to take initiative?

A. January ~ after the catastrophic earthquake.

Q. WHERE can people go to make a contribution?

A. You can make a donation by visiting DANIT HAITI on FIRST GIVING.

Q. HOW will you continue to raise awareness in the future?

A. Beyond events- i am also selling t-shirts designed by artists from around the world with a variety of  support messages for Haiti.  T-shirts are a great way to perpetuate awareness around a cause and keep a message alive.  If you would like to buy a t-shirt please visit MulteePurpose and search “I Heart Haiti.”

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Great music, good vibes, crazy talent, and a relaxed atmosphere is the mission of the new and improved Rebel Spirit Music, which recently kicked off it’s latest series at Flux Studios in the Lower East Side.  Complete with live recordings of the artists (courtesy of Modern Vintage Records), beer and wine flowing, and an exclusive guest list that gains you entry to not only the party, but also to the fabulous rooftop where the music is streamed for your total listening pleasure, Rebel Spirit has created a hip scene that’s reminiscent of your favorite house party jam session.

Last night was a killer line-up that included the gorgeous and talented Rachel Platten, dazzling the crowd with some of her newest hits, the ever-classic Casey Shea, songwriting guru Wes Hutchinson, and well-seasoned performer Jon Solo.  Audience members mingled between the rooftop, lounge area, and main stage as New York’s finest sang their hearts out, and even exchanged clever banter- particularly between friends and former band mates Shea and Hutchinson.  The room maintained a healthy balance of laughter and silence as people gathered close, sat barefoot on the floor with friends, and enjoyed the private oasis Flux Studios offers.

To be kept in the know about this and future events, be sure to check the website regularly and get yourself on that guest list for the next show.  Follow us @rebeltweets to you be the first to know when select songs and footage from the IN sessions are posted for your [boob tube] viewing pleasure when you subscribe to rebelsONdemand!