Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting and down right Positive Stuff
Posted in Charity, Heroes, Inspirational, Video on Jun 14th, 2007
A friend of mine is moving over to work with the International Justice Mission. Over coffee he proceeded to tell me about this organization and I was floored at what they are doing and the impact that they are having.
What is the International Justice Mission? It is a human rights organization that rescues victims of […]
Posted in Charity, Inspirational on Mar 19th, 2007
It’s not often you hear of one of the other guys at Microsoft in the world of charity. However, just because we don’t hear that much about them doesn’t mean that they aren’t active.
Steve and Connie Ballmer recently donated $10 million to Partners for Our Children. It is a collaborative effort among the state Department […]
Posted in Charity, Health, Heroes, Inspirational on Mar 19th, 2007
Wow - this is such a COOL thing.
Dr. Hale was riding in a cab one day when (in conversation with the cab driver) she was struck by his remark that “Drug companies have all the money”.
Long story short, she quit her job at the pharmaceutical company and started One World Health.
She starts reviewing expired patents […]
Posted in Charity, Inspirational on Mar 16th, 2007
In 1989, Reach Out and Read was founded at Boston City Hospital (now Boston Medical Center) through a collaboration between pediatricians and early childhood educators. Basically, they give out a book to children ages 6 months to 5-years-old.
Since 1989, ROR has grown significantly and provides a national center to for training as well […]
Here’s a video that Sarah McLachlan did that would have cost $150,000. Instead, it cost $15 with the rest of the money going to this list. Check out her site “Sarah McLachlan - World on Fire“.
Beautiful music - worthy effort! Sarah has made my Hero list. Thanks Ellie!
Posted in Charity, Inspirational on Mar 5th, 2007
OK, so what’s the deal and what does Microsoft get out of this.
First, the deal:
Each of the causes above will receive at a minimum $100,000 in the first year. There is no maximum! The more IMs you send and receive the more money will be donated to the cause you select.
Since not everyone has the […]