When I created a profile page on mySpace I was excited. But the first person I told about my new adventure replied, "mySpace is where kids and pedophiles hang out." I’m glad I didn’t listen to that person because I have built many great relationships with some wonderful people through online social sites. The depth…
Do Kids Suffer From Arthritis?
Juvenile arthritis currently affects 300,000 kids in the United States. Arthritis does not just inflict the elderly. Over the last three years I’ve become friends with several children and young people who have juvenile arthritis. Daily tasks and activities that we take for granted are difficult or even impossible for them to do. I will…
What Is Living With Arthritis Like?
Take a moment and imagine your joints continually in pain. Buttoning your shirt is difficult. Removing the lid from a jar is painful. Sleep doesn’t come easy. Now imagine that this pain has been a part of your life for many years. My wife Kim lives the life you have just imagined. She suffers from…
Reserve Aid Benefits from James Dondero Contribution
Truly successful people express their gratitude by helping to make the world a better place. James Dondero is one of these truly successful people. He is the Managing Partner and President of Highland Capital Management. His investment firm manages approximately $38 billion in assets. But James Dondero’s impact is not only defined by his work…
What Would You Give To A Mugger?
"I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It’s as simple as it gets in this complicated world." This is a quote from Julio Diaz. Julio was recently mugged in the subway at New York City. He not only gave his wallet, but since the…
Tips For Successful Fundraising Events: The Giving Carnival for March 2008
Welcome to the March 2008 issue of the Giving Carnival. The Giving Carnival provides you with the best blog posts on the topic of Giving. The theme for March 2008 is: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events. Check out each of the blog posts listed below. Apply one or more of the tips to make your…
Will Your Mission Statement Send People To The Moon?
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy used a short speech to motivate an entire nation to "put a man on the Moon and return him safely by the end of the decade." His goal was turned into a reality on July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong put his footprints onto the Moon. What…
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Yes. But not in the way you are thinking about it. In the WebMD article Unselfish Spending Boosts Happiness, Miranda Hitti reports on a study that examined the connection between money and happiness. What was the bottom line? Money increased happiness when it was given to others. It didn’t matter how much the person earned…
March Giving Carnival (2 Days Left)
There are only 2 days left to get your blog post submitted for the March issue of the Giving Carnival. The topic for March is: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events Write a blog post about one or more of your favorite tips to make a fundraising event successful. Send me the link to your blog…
Warning, Fundraiser Ahead
You probably know that I am a board member and volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter. One of my volunteer roles is to to perform as the chair of the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk. This year the event is scheduled on Saturday, May 3rd. I am going to be doing my personal fundraising for the…