Category: Causes
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Dog Moms: Just Say “No” to Esurance
You can imagine my disappointment when I called Esurance for a homeowners quote and found out they won’t offer us insurance because Delta dog is on the list of breeds they don’t allow.
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SuperKids Capes
The MeFine Foundation is an NC non-profit that does a lot of good for children with serious illnesses. Check out how you can support this great program and their latest efforts below… The Foundation has recently launched the SuperKids Cape program for children with critical illnesses. According to board member and all around good guy…
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Raleigh Rotaract to Host Charity Beer Dinner
Raleigh people – I hope you’ll join me for a great beer dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11! The Rotaract Club of Raleigh has announced its inaugural Fall Charity Beer Dinner to take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., at Backyard Bistro restaurant in Raleigh, NC. The event features five…
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A charitable way to shop for the TV fan in your life!
This is pretty much the coolest online auction I’ve seen in a long time, if not ever. The gang over at Fox50.com is auctioning off a wide variety of television swag through Sunday, December 18. Here’s the neat thing, though – instead of paying for your auction wins in cash, if you win, you’ll be…
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Sometimes the easiest way to help is by just showing up
My colleague Kathy (@Raleighwood) told me about this event earlier, but the thought of exercising for two hours was a little more than I was mentally prepared to commit to on that day. I must have been tired at the time, because when I read her post about tomorrow’s event, I was totally re-energized to…
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Holiday Cheer from the RRAR Community Service Committee
(click to view video online) On the third Tuesday of every month, I have the pleasure of having lunch and planning some great community service projects with one of the most talented, giving, and energized group of professionals in the Triangle: The Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors Community Service Committee. If you are a local…
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Another Simple Holiday Wish List!
via email forwarded by Brandon (thanks, B!): Dear Santa: We’ve Been Good All Year While you are out doing your holiday shopping this year, please consider donating a gift to the dogs and cats at the Wake County Animal Center. This year, the animals are asking Santa for:–Pet shampoo and brushes–Cat litter–Puppy or kitten formula–Paper…
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Breakfast with Santa for FIVE Great Causes!
Dr. Tinney Railey sent me an email this week asking me to help spread the word about this Saturday’s fundraiser and how could I not with so many great organizations benefiting? The Third Annual Charity Breakfast Buffet with SantaSaturday – December 11, 2010, 8-11amat Spice Street Restaurant in Chapel Hill This event is organized by…
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Make a Difference this Holiday Season
Seriously y’all, it takes very little effort to do good things. And hey, you might even get to attend a party and see some folks you love in the process! Tonight – Thursday, December 2nd, 7:00pm (like head there in the next hour) 😉4th Annual Downtown Santa BallThe Downtowner Magazine is proud to sponsor our…
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Country for Kids Concert on Thursday Night!
Thursday night… be there! Only $25.00 – proceeds to visit this amazing place: http://www.ncchildrenshospital.org/ Buy tickets online at http://www.dpacnc.com/default.asp?dpac=19&objId=371. Details: Country for Kids concert at DPAC to benefit N.C. Children’s Hospital Curtis Media Group announced the addition of a charity concert, dubbed ’Country for Kids,” to the ninth annual N.C. Children’s Promise Radiothon/Telethon with proceeds…