Sports and academics aren’t the only areas college students compete. Starting October 2007, college students in Illinois will have a unique challenge. The purpose of this “I Am. Are You?” Campus Challenge is not to win a trophy or earn a better grade. It will save lives! The challenge is a statewide organ/tissue donor registration…
Month: August 2007
National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week
I have described my life as a roller coaster ride many times. Why? My wife, Kim, suffers from chronic illnesses including lupus and osteoarthritis. One day she can be feeling great and the next day she can be in a significant amount of pain and not able to get out of bed. It was interesting…
Interviewing On The Web Is Now Easier Than Ever
Interviews can be a great way to let others know about a cause you believe in. They can also be a great way to announce things like charitable events. Most people think they have to talk to a reporter who is taking notes for a newspaper article or stand in front of a camera for…
Changing The World One Day At A Time
How do you start your mornings? Julia Bailey dedicates a portion of her mornings to thinking about how she is going to change the world. Julia doesn’t do it for the mental exercise. She turns her thoughts into actions and makes a positive difference in the world. You can read about the generous deeds Julia…
Dare To Raise Money For Charity
Do you want to get your heart really pumping on your next adventure to raise funds for charity? Many generous people are doing just that. Welcome to extreme fundraising! You’ve watched and maybe participated in extreme makeovers and extreme sports. Extreme fundraising is also finding its place in the nonprofit world. Just like traditional fundraising…
One Bank Is Doing More Than Giving Away Toasters
If you are a baby boomer, you probably remember a time when customers were drawn to: Gas stations that gave away items the customer could hang from the car radio antenna that would flap in the breeze while driving around town Banks that gave way small appliances when new customers opened an account Today I…
Would You Like a Refill?
Already seated at one of my favorite Italian restaurants, I was ready to eat lunch. It was a hot day and I had put in quite a few miles on the road. I was even thirstier than I was hungry. The server was friendly, attentive and prompt. Every time my drink got down to the…