The Intersection of Philanthropy and Social Media

June 23, 2010

According to recent data, there are over 1 million public charities and private foundations registered in the United States. Each needs to find a way to generate support and donations. And each must learn to set itself apart. Larger organizations such as the American Cancer Society are often supplemented by smaller organizations that focus on [...]

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Happy Father’s Day, Dad

June 20, 2010

Today marks 7 weeks since my mom’s passing and we are all still trying to navigate this new reality. My dad is learning how to be on his own for the first time in 41 years, and I can hear in his voice how much he misses my mom. I am so grateful that my [...]

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Blogshelf: Divorced Before 30

June 17, 2010

Sometimes in life you need an escape from the stresses of the day to day. As I have grown up, one of my favorite escapes has been to grab a good book – or these days find a great blog – and read. I love that reading has the ability to take you to new [...]

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Charity Spotlight Updates

June 16, 2010

Be The Match As of this writing, we are in 3rd place in the Pepsi Refresh / NASCAR / Be The Match initiative and definitely need your votes! I mentioned that all three causes are so worthy of the funding, and I believe that any organization that receives the grant will have an amazing impact [...]

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Charity Spotlight: Families of SMA

June 11, 2010

What charity is close to your heart? I’m always interested to learn about the organizations my friends support. Sometimes the reasons are personal – they know someone affected. And sometimes the reasons are motivational – I myself participated in the AVON 3-Day walk back in ’02 to honor family members who had breast cancer but [...]

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Pepsi, NASCAR and Be The Match

June 7, 2010

During my senior year in high school, I learned that I had a malignant melanoma on my back and that surgery would be required. At the time, both of my parents were working at jobs outside of the home. After my operation, I ended up with over 60 stitches in my back and I relied [...]

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After the After

May 17, 2010

Just 15 days ago, on Sunday May 2nd, my mom Suzie passed away at home in Loudon, TN. My father and brother were with her when she passed – I was en route. My mom battled myelofibrosis, complications from a stem cell transplant and COPD for many years. She was officially diagnosed in the fall [...]

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