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Good give, Soccer guy, time is definitely one of the best gives-- after all, we all only have so much time, unlike money we can't 'make' more time, so the only way to get more is as a gift! and your future students will benefit too!
Yes it is! You made some wonderful gives! Have a happy day today!
Welcome to the giving challenge. Very helpful and needed gifts!!
Love this! Such a gift from the heart!
DAY TWO OF 29
This was an easy day to do something good.....the week before one of the guy's on my soccer team told me that his wife was suffering from vertigo and they had it all cheked out at the hospital and there was no serious condition causi...
Welcome! Great give. LOVE the Rockettes! I hope you find what you are looking for through all of this.
Okay , so today I begin....and the first gift I give is tickets to a Radio City Hall Christmas Extravaganza that is playing here in town ....I got the tickets as a gift for volunteering and now I was deciding to turn it around give them away again...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Saw the founder Cami on the Today show and know quite a few people with MS and I think it's a really good idea ....
and a good way to round out what has been kind of a crappy year all around for me and most people i know with the recession and worries over the economy ....but people should see that just by extending some kindness and gifts towards others some good can karma should come back ...
- What I'd most like to receive:
- I found 2009 to be such a year of "rudeness" and coldness from so many people worried about the economy and hope that by extending the idea of gifting to people that some good will come out of it and rub off on others....
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- the Today show
- About me:
- Work in the media and loves soccer ....
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- Yes
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DAY 11 OF 29
Today I was watching the Today show and all this week they have had a segment on about the St. Jude Children's hospital and they have a regular donation drive every year around the American Thanksgiving called "Thanks and Giving ." This is a hospital that does such great work in the field of children's cancers and I am amazed and impressed at the great research and facilities they have ....This hospital was started by Danny Thomas and his daughter Marlo carries on the tradition of being the Nati… Continue
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 5:25pm — 1 Comment
DAY 10 OF 29
Today I gave of my time .....I am going to teach a course at a community college next semester and went out to the college today and observed what the students are doing this semester and where their skill levels are ...this was totally on my time and I was not paid for this ....I ended up helping out two of the other instructors since one of the other instructors was away today and they were run off their feet a bit since it is a three hour tv production lab ....
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Posted on November 25, 2009 at 6:58pm — 1 Comment
DAY NINE OF 29
Today was a rather frantic and busy day but I did succeed in giving a gift - again I gave a ride to one of my colleagues since we live very close by each other and were both going to the same work meeting ....so I suggested giving her a ride to and from the meeting.
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 6:55pm —
DAY EIGHT OF 29
Today I gave left over lasagna to two friends of mine . They had just gotten back from a long weekend away and she ran a 50 mile ultramarathon ! I figured they might not have done any grocery shopping so offered to give them the lasagna for dinner . Dropped it off and they gave me an espresso maker that they were given but had no need for.
When you give , sometimes you get back. That's what I'm seeing . But also seeing how rude some people can be still and I guess when you are in an extra giving… Continue
When you give , sometimes you get back. That's what I'm seeing . But also seeing how rude some people can be still and I guess when you are in an extra giving… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 7:45am —
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- At 7:42am on November 18, 2009,
Carla Sofia said…
- Welcome to the site and to the Challenge! I am also new to this site, I'm on Day 3 of 29. Love your gives so far, very thoughtful, especially driving your friend's wife and her kids. I agree with your comment that 2009 has been a very "rude" year, for lack of a better word. Hopefully we will be able to turn that around at least in our little corners of the world! Good luck with your 29 days:)
- At 7:31pm on November 16, 2009,
Allie Andersen said…
- One way to get the word out of what you are doing is to print out the little papers on here that show the website and explain what you are doing! A great way to add to our family :) .
- At 8:05am on November 15, 2009,
Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead said…
- Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!
Happy giving!
Mary
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 7:40am on November 15, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- Good morning and welcome to the challenge. Here's hoping the world will get kinder and loving towards each other as you join us in the challenge!
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This is day 0 because I just signed up and I have to be at work in the morning! I dont know yet what to give tomm! I want to learn how to focus less on my problems at the moment and to learn to be a better example to my daughter. Because I truly b...
My thoughts and actions no longer revolve around me, me, me. I wake up each day, open my eyes and go out there looking for opportunities. And for that I am Thankful!
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This is a great site to stumble upon. Thank you for posting it. : )
What a great holiday!!
My gift today was to my mother in law, whose house we went to today to celebrate Thanksgiving. I gave her a cute little bookmark that said "Worrying does not erase tomorrow of it's troubles, but robs today of it strength." ...
Oops! Today was actually Day 5, not 4. Doh! LOL. Wouldn't hurt to give an extra day, now would it? Update on the give - my friends were thrilled with the candles & potpourri. Their favorite scent! I also gave a calendar/daily planner to my friend ...
Dear Cristina,
Good luck with your new start. You'll do great! Today is my Day #1 too...:)
Quite an impact! Beautiful!
Wow, a beautiful and generous story and give! And a great example for your granddaughter!
Happy Thanksgiving to all you givers out there!
Last night I called my cousin and aunt to check on my uncle who is 90 and had to have emergency surgery. He is doing well and I believe they appreciated it.
Yesterday at the store I took my own groceries out so the guy didn't have to make the wal...
I have tried to do the 29 days of giving before, but I never made it to the end.
Now, I'm committed to it! Let the giving begin!
My neurologist that I haven't visited in almost 2 years helped me out with my new medical insurance, by writing a le...
Great idea for your students and all the recipients of the notes!
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