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I started this entry with a quote, and I will finish with one as well (this of John Bunyan, a 17th century writer). So always remember to take a step back, be thankful for all that you have (health, wealth, happiness) and think about others who might be in "need". Lives have been saved as a result of Jen's mission, maybe even someone that you know. In its decade of existence, has raised more than $81m and funded more than 100 clinical trials and research studies. This amazing event started about 10 years ago by Jen Goodman Linn, a friend of Rob and his wife Alicia, who bravely battled cancer for the remainder of her life. A friend of mine named Rob Fioretti has been involved with a cycling fundraiser called Cycle for Survival. On top of these events in which I was able to raise close to $10,000 due to generous donations from family, friends, and colleagues, there were many other charity events in which my company and industry enabled me to participate.īut what sparked my memory, was a recent fund raising event I attended. I broke my arm three weeks before the competition, but still managed to come in first place in my age group. and ready to take on our next charity mission. : One thing I like on Mastodon is Tech News Bot which gives a. I should have rescheduled this event and had time to rest with all the travel I have been doing. My colleagues still kid me about that event. : Has anyone been using Quill to long form post to Micro.blog and. This was an event that took place about five years ago where 100% of all proceeds went to support the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center. So we really have to start sharing and giving all we have to others. No man can do it by himself or certainly not by being the only one. You need as many skilled people possible to mobilize mental and financial emancipation especially in this country. A second event was the Wall Street Decathlon which I participated. The idea of being the only one really has to evaporate. My firm, Hiscox, organized our involvement in this event and well over twenty employees made the painful ride (ever biked 100 miles? Your derriere does not feel well at the end) to raise funds for As most know, they are a non-profit foundation that focuses its efforts on raising awareness of cancer prevention, risk reduction, as well as supporting those fighting cancer. One was a 100-mile bike ride in California on behalf of the Livestrong Foundation. And a few events that I overlooked were fundraisers that I participated in. #NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN POOR BY GIVING QUITERSS LIKE PROFESSIONAL#Because with the busy lives we all have involving our professional careers, our family life, and if we're lucky enough to get some personal time for ourselves, giving our valuable time is so greatly appreciated by others.Īs I mentioned in my first blog entry, I was reflecting on all that I accomplished over the past decade while at my current company, Hiscox. But I feel the greatest of all is the gift of your time. You can give money of course, you can give advice, or you can give emotional support. And it's a mantra everyone should follow. #NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN POOR BY GIVING QUITERSS LIKE FREE#< /p> < /div> < !- SC_ON -> submitted byI_smell_awesomeĪfter: /static/icon.png?v=1453492737.81//r/noadmins/.rss?limit=1 admins, anything goes.The last bastion of Free Speech/u/I_smell_awesome to your fate.If you haven't heard this quote before, it comes from the great Anne Frank. last bastion of Free Speech new Reddit CTO is now permanently banned, 23:27:57 +0000< !- SC_OFF -> < div class=" md" > < p> Welcome to your fate. Before: The last bastion of Free Speech admins, anything goes. ![]()
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