I am a supporter of the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk. The walk is an annual fundraising event that takes place during the month of May in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. The Fredericksburg event is one of hundreds of Arthritis Walk events nationwide, that raise needed…
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Pumpkin Festival Sets Record and Raises Funding for Charity
What does pumpkin carving, Guinness World Record-breaking and raising funds for charity have in common? They were all done at the Life is good: Pumpkin Festival this year. On October 21, Life is good: Pumpkin Festivals took place across the country. Over 100,000 people carved pumpkins at the Boston Commons festival site and 30,128 pumpkins…
The Caring Institute Names Most Caring People in America for 2006
Seven adults and six youths were named the 2006 inductees to the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans by the Caring Institute. You will probably recognize some of the names. The accomplishments of those chosen will certainly inspire you. If you don’t believe kids can make a difference, think again. Some of the award winners…
Martin Sabel Interview with Roger Carr
Martin Sabel interviewed me about why I started Everyday Giving, what it means to be a philanthropist, and some of the many ways a person or company can give to make a difference. Go to http://www.EverydayGiving.com/martin_sabel.mp3 to listen to the interview.
A Great Way to Make a Difference on Halloween
When I was growing up, it was fun dressing up in costumes and going "trick-or-treating" door to door in my neighborhood on Halloween. Can you remember how fun it was doing that? Unfortunately, a scare started one of those years because somewhere candy was handed out that was tampered with. After that time, we still…
The Holiday Season is Almost Here
I couldn’t believe it. I was doing some shopping this past weekend and discovered that many of the stores are already putting Christmas items on their shelves! The traditional holiday season is just around the corner. Have you considered who you are going to give to this season? Have you considered what you are going…
Discover How Baby Boomers Can Make an Impact
Baby boomers are an interesting group. You are a baby boomer if you were born between the years of 1946 and 1964. What is one of the things that makes this group so interesting? Currently, the first baby boomers are at the traditional age of retirement. The later baby boomers, which I am a part…
Give Back to Kids Going Back to School
Vacations, late nights, sleeping in, and hours of playing video games each day are about to end for many children. These events will soon be replaced with meeting new and old friends, a daily schedule, sports and homework. It happens every year for many kids when school starts. Some children look forward to the new…
Did You Miss Your Lawn and Landscaping Service on Monday?
Hundreds of lawn care and landscape professionals, industry suppliers and manufacturers swarmed the Arlington National Cemetery and the Historic Congressional Cemetery for a day. It was not an organized protest in Washington DC. They donated their time to improve the grounds of these National landmarks! Check out the details regarding this act of giving at…
Want to Meet James Blunt in Person?
James Blunt is raising funds for charity by auctioning himself off on his North American tour. Read about it at http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=190112386&p=y9xyy3x9z. Auctioning off personal dates or meetings has been a way some celebrities have been raising a significant amount of money for worthwhile causes. Hmm…I wonder how much I could raise for a lunch meeting?…