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…
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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…
Make Your Vacation Memorable This Year
Voluntourism is a great way to create a memorable vacation and make a difference in people’s lives at the same time. Voluntourism is a term describing the combination of travel and volunteer service. Guest blogger Scott Couchenour and his family recently embarked on a mission trip to Jamaica. They did construction work and led Bible…
2007 Walkathon for Hope Video
In a previous post I discussed my experiences while participating in the 2007 Walkathon for Hope. This special event was organized by the Students Helping Honduras organization. You can now get a glimpse of what occurred at the event. Enjoy this new video that shows some of the ways the Students Helping Honduras organization was…
Mission work is doable
Roger has asked me to post on my family’s recent mission trip to Jamaica. "Jamaica!?", you ask, "Isn’t that where newlyweds go to sit on the beach and self indulge at one of those all-inclusive resorts?" Well, that’s only part of the island. We have a friend, Karen, who has discovered God’s call on her…
Fighting Arthritis in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Are you aware… 46 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with arthritis or chronic joint pain 300,000 children in America have some form of arthritis or rheumatic disease Arthritis costs the U.S. economy $86.2 billion annually Arthritis is the nation’s #1 cause of disability Arthritis affects all of us. There is a group…
Doctors, Engineers, Magicians and Clowns Without Borders
Without Borders is a popular name for organizations doing good globally. Volunteers with these organizations typically share a common profession, skill or interest. They all share a passion to make a difference in the world. You might have heard about Doctors Without Borders or Builders Without Borders. However, there are many organizations that share the…
Discover Your Ideal Volunteering Opportunity
Volunteering has many rewards. It benefits both the recipient and you. If you are curious about how volunteering can benefit you, read the article 18 Reasons to Volunteer Your Time at http://www.everydaygiving.com/volunteer.htm. This month I was reminded of how easy it is to locate a great volunteering opportunity and how valuable volunteering can be. I…
The Greatest Productivity Secret Of Them All
Kivi Leroux Miller at Nonprofit Communications tagged me to discuss my best productivity secret. I don’t consider myself a productivity expert. However, in the past week a couple of people told me they don’t know how I accomplish all that I do. I guess I must be doing something right and I would be glad…
Destination Joy: Where Kid’s Dreams Really Do Come True
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Destination Joy presented by LAY’S® is the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s campaign to inspire and empower Americans to share their much-needed time, talents and resources to grant the wishes of the 100,000 children who will…