Name:
Wonder Woman DayStarted by:
Andy MangelsWhat Do They Do?:
Wonder Woman Day is a charity event celebrated in Fleming, New Jersey and Portland, Oregon where money is raised to help bring awareness to domestic violence and give support to domestic violence shelters that provide critical help to those in need.Location:
Wonder Woman Day is celebrated at two locations:Excalibur Comics
2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon
Comics Fusion
42 Main St.
Flemington, New Jersey
Contact Info:
Phone503-228-6935 (noon-10pm PST)
Email
AmangelsSW@aol.com
Website:
www.WonderWomanMuseum.comHow You Can Help:
There are many ways one can help with Wonder Woman Day. The obvious would be to donate money directly or bid on their auction items for the event. You don’t need to be located in Portland, Oregon, or Flemington, New Jersey to bid on the items as you can find details on the main site for Wonder Woman Day - www.WonderWomanMuseum.comNeed Help?:
If you are a victim of domestic violence, seek help! You can call a hotline for domestic violence, seek a shelter in your area, or education yourself about domestic violence issues at – The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.History:
Started in 2005, Wonder Woman Day is an event that has grown to be hosted at two locations and has raised over $69,000 dollars in total for local shelters and domestic violence related charities. Started by comic writer, novelist, and DVD documentary producer/writer Andy Mangels, who says, "Especially in today’s political and economic climate, we need a symbol of peace, strength, equality, and honesty,” Mangels says, “and Wonder Woman embodies those qualities. For over sixtyfive years, her mission to promote those ideals has been detailed in comic books, novels, and television shows. The Wonder Woman Day events give fans and the general public an opportunity to celebrate the character and the people who create her adventures today, as well as to see and buy some incredible artwork — from generous and talented comic book and animation artists all over the world — showcasing the 'Amazing Amazon,' all while raising money for four incredibly important charitable organizations."The event showcases two day-long events where fans can visit two comic shops and meet comic book artists, take pictures with costumed heroes, partake in a raffle, and bid on some fantastic comic book art. All of this is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, which Jessica Elkin, director of the Raphael House in Portland, Oregon says, “This event also raises awareness that is critical to prevention and education, the key to ending domestic violence."
The event continues to grow each year and through has continued to see success in helping those in need. Portland Mayor Tom Potter decreed October 26th the official “Wonder Woman Day.” This all coincides with the month of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
