Blog posts, tweets, status messages and emails are all great ways to let others know about your fundraising efforts while online. But my experience is that these methods are typically responded to by those you have a personal relationship with. Those you have a connection with. Those you have built trust with. This year is…
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Free Links and Chance to Win for the Next Two Weeks
In just under two weeks, the Arthritis Walk will take place at the Kings Dominion Amusement Park. As chair of the event, I have spent my time preparing for the walk. Unfortunately, that hasn’t left much time for personal fundraising. I need your help. My goal for this charity walk is to personally raise $1,000…
Arthritis Research at Duke University
The Arthritis Foundation provides funding for a number of arthritis-related research projects. I had the privilege of seeing several of those on-going projects that are happening at Duke University. I was able to meet many of the researchers behind these important projects and ask questions about their work. I am excited about what I experienced….
On Your Mark, Get Set, Raffle!
I am passionate about fighting arthritis. I experience it’s devastating impact every day. No, I don’t feel the physical pain because I don’t have it. However, my wife suffers from multiple forms of arthritis and it constantly takes a severe toll physically, emotionally and mentally. I have supported the Arthritis Foundation for several years in…
Living a Life with Arthritis
Arthritis doesn’t just touch the elderly. It reaches out and affects our youth as well. Rather than me telling you about juvenile arthritis, I want you to hear it directly from someone who lives it every day. There is no one better to discuss the impact of juvenile arthritis than my friend Margo Deihl. She…
How to Raise Funds for a Charity Walk
One of my 2011 goals is to personally raise more than $1,000 in support of the Richmond Arthritis Walk. This money will be used by the Arthritis Foundation to help over 50 million people, including my wife, who suffer from arthritis. In preparation of my fundraising activities, I sent out a message asking for some…
Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Featured at the Charity Mile Blog
Image by rogercarr via Flickr I had the privilege of being chosen as a guest blogger for the Charity Mile Blog. My first blog post is a description of the 2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk that took place in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Several Everyday Giving Blog readers made donations during my personal fundraising efforts in support of…
2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
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The Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk is almost here. I am only $155 short of my personal fundraising goal to raise $1,000. for the Arthritis Foundation. If you have made a donation – thank you. If you haven’t yet contributed, let me give you a new incentive. Last night I finished writing a book on living a…
Wanted: Online Relationships
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…