Anthony Hudson, Founder of Forgotten Dogs Foundation
Entrepreneur and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) artist Maya Hamad is making sure her NFT art collections are contributing to the greater good. For her latest collection, the Chicago-based Founder of Emoteyes Inc., digital magazine blakINwite and online store Paws & Fashion has joined forces with the Forgotten Dogs Foundation (FDF). She is on a shared mission with the non-profit organisation, which works tirelessly to find dogs in need safe havens and end any mistreatment and killing in overpopulated dog shelters.
To help the dog charity, Hamad, who excelled in digital marketing, media relations and brand management roles while kick-starting her Marketing and Communications career in the UAE, has come up with “Forgotten Dogs.” As well as the NFT art collection, which is available on her Paws & Fashion virtual store, Hamad is behind “This T-shirt Saves Dogs” initiative. Dedicated to helping the FDF further fulfill their mission, the project sees 50 percent of the funds raised from the collection going towards the foundation.
Maya Hamad
“I believe that something of such great value should be used for the greater good, besides achieving financial success through such investments of course. There are thousands of courses, charities, and projects that could use a percentage of profits made from these digital assets to make positive impacts globally,” Hamad, a former employee at several multi-nationals, said. “For years, I’ve believed in the power of expression through visuals and words, and today I’m filled with great enthusiasm and determination to make my artistic talent of use to others.”
The collection by the go-getter who has a passion for connecting with people from different parts of the world consists of a total of 13 cards. Each card holds the letter from the words ‘Forgotten Dogs’ and a digital drawing of different dog breeds, portraying the international varieties that need the help of humans.
“At the FDF, we plan to fulfill our mission by using all monies raised and donated to find homes for orphaned dogs in overpopulated shelters, and to improve their overall welfare,” FDF Founder Anthony Hudson said. “We do this by working with those who are dedicated to saving dogs, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this new partnership.”
While striving to make a positive impact in society and bringing change to where it is needed ,Hamad has also released two other NFT art collections. “Modern Compositions” and “Faces of Earth” “support blakINwite’s mission to make an impact on the female community by supporting women-owned businesses and talents from around the world.
Maya Hamad, Founder of Emoteyes
About Non-Fungible Tokens
Since 2014, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been one of the most valuable crypto assets to invest in. According to nonfungible.com, the boost in NFT sales began in 2017, starting at 100 NFT sales per week to an average of 15,000 per week. Towards the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, NFT sales skyrocketed between 30,000 to 80,000 per week. The first half of 2021 showed a whopping $2.5 billion worth of NFT sales.
NFT creators trade their NFT assets for as low as a few hundred dollars, up to a few million dollars. In 2021, the most expensive NFT sold went for $69 million. The art piece named “Everydays: the First 5000 Days” was created by NFT artist Beeple.
