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(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 12, 2012 ) Chicago, Illinois -- To Kendall E. Coleman, the exciting hustle and bustle of Chicago poses a silent and deadly threat; carbon emissions from trucks which stand to send cancer rates soaring, air quality to new lows, and a natural environment that cannot thrive in the pollution.
Calling on his degree in electrical engineering and his spirit for entrepreneurial flair, Coleman decided to do something about it. “It’s an unlikely source, but trucks are one of the biggest contributors of carbon emissions in big-city areas” says Coleman, a self-declared activist for renewable energy, the environment, and community development.
He continues, “However, we can do something about it. We need to research and develop clean energy devices which can be fitted to trucks to increase their fuel efficiency and decrease their exhaust fumes.”
With this in mind, Coleman is delighted to officially announce the launch of the Kendall Clean Energy Fundraising Drive, which aims to generate upwards of $2.5M before Christmas day of this year. However, as Coleman explains, traditional fundraising sources were unwilling to contribute.
“The amount of red tape surrounding traditional fundraising is unbelievable. Since the development of clean energy devices will directly affect the lives and wellbeing of everyday people, I am now calling upon the general public to band together and put up the funds” he adds.
Coleman has set up a website to act as an online donation center, giving people an opportunity to donate money at any time of the day or night, wherever they are located.
Aside from the primary goal of developing clean energy devices, the fund will benefit the greater Chicago community.
The money is poised to produce many engineering and professional jobs for people of diverse backgrounds. As a result of creating a highly skilled research and development team, the Chicago area will enjoy a much needed boost in its employment.
Wanting the effects of the project to advance on to future generations, Coleman took the highly-praised decision to use 5% of the funds to set up and maintain a Science and Entrepreneurship camp for at-risk youths in the city.
“The plan is to launch a project that is in itself sustainable. For too long, people have sat on the sidelines of life, watching the environment and community become ravished by pollution, toxins, illegal drugs, and hopelessness. Now is the time to take action and take a stand. We can do it”, Coleman explains.
Individuals or institutions interested in seeing Kendall E. Coleman reach his $2.5 million fund raising goal may donate through PayPal.
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Kendall E. Coleman boasts a diverse and impressive background.
He is a degreed electrical engineer, MBA student, and an entrepreneur with Fortune 500 experience at IBM and Seagate Technology.
Having served as the President of Woodlawn Software Corporation, Coleman uses his knack for hard work to the benefit of the greater community. As an active volunteer, Coleman assists in the feeding of homeless men through a local church. He also has an inspiring vision for the skill development of local at-risk youths.
The Kendall Clean Energy Fund will remain an important focus for the remainder of 2012, as Coleman urges as many people as possible to come forward in the pursuit of a cleaner and healthier tomorrow.
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