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The power of $25! Your contribution can make a significant impact. With just $25, we can provide essential support to a warrior in need—whether it's helping cover transportation costs to treatment, offering emotional support resources, or contributing to vital medical supplies. Every donation counts, and together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those battling cancer. https://ow.ly/eikq50QqqIw #DonateToday #MakeADifference #Support #PinkWarriorAngels

5 Days left and any donation helps! There is still time to purchase tickets! How your donation helps: Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened in 1962. And we won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands of children. Join us! Together we can help St. Jude change the world.

The power of $25! Your contribution can make a significant impact. With just $25, we can provide essential support to a warrior in need—whether it's helping cover transportation costs to treatment, offering emotional support resources, or contributing to vital medical supplies. Every donation counts, and together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those battling cancer. https://ow.ly/eikq50QqqIw #DonateToday #MakeADifference #Support #PinkWarriorAngels

That’s a high deductible to be met but if we all contribute anything, her deductible will be fully covered.

I'm excited to partner with Official LWSA Gators Swimming to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand in the fight against childhood cancer! Did you know.... 🌎400,000+ children are diagnosed worldwide each year. ♥️ #1 cause of death by disease in children in the US. 👨🏽👩🏽👧🏽 17,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S each year. 🩺10 is the average age at diagnosis with childhood cancer. 🍋Children who've had chemo are 15% more likely to suffer congestive heart failure later in life. 🎗️500,000+ survivors in the U.S. 🍋 95% of survivors experience a significant side effect by the time they are 45 years old. Together, ALSF is making a difference for kids with cancer: 🔬1,000+ Medical Research Grants at 150 institutions. 🧪240+ ongoing clinical trials funded each year. Sources: National institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization, CAC2 Fact Library

🌟 Making a Difference: Support the Fight Against Blood Cancers! 🌟 Dear LinkedIn Community, I hope this post finds you well. Today, I want to shed light on a cause that holds a special place in my heart – the fight against blood cancers. As we navigate the complexities of life, it's essential to remember the power of collective action and the impact each one of us can make. Let's talk about the incredible work being done by the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and why your support can be a beacon of hope for many. 🩸 The Silent Battle: Blood Cancers Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are silent battles fought by many, affecting individuals of all ages, races, and backgrounds. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is at the forefront, tirelessly working to fund research, provide patient support, and advocate for policies that ensure access to lifesaving treatments. 🤝 Why Donate? Your donations play a pivotal role in driving progress. Every dollar contributes to groundbreaking research, supports patients and their families, and aids in raising awareness about these diseases. It's not just about monetary support; it's about showing solidarity and telling those affected that they are not alone in their journey. 🌐 Building a Community of Support Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity and change. By supporting LLS, you become a part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Your generosity fuels the hope that drives researchers, comforts families, and inspires individuals to keep fighting. 💙 How to Get Involved Whether it's a small contribution or sharing information about LLS within your network, every action counts. Attend events, volunteer your time, or simply spread awareness on social media. Let's harness the power of our collective network to amplify the impact. 🙏 Gratitude in Advance I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported or plans to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Your kindness is a beacon of light in the lives of those facing blood cancers. 🌈 Let's Make a Difference Together! Join me in supporting LLS – a beacon of hope for those facing blood cancers. Together, we can make strides towards a future where these diseases are a thing of the past. Share this post, donate, and let's be a force for good. #LeukemiaAndLymphomaSociety #FightBloodCancers #SupportResearch #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact #HopeForTheFuture Thank you for your time and consideration. Let's make a positive impact together! 🌟If you are able, please consider donating using the Link below in Reed Friend's post.

Can you help me and my team? The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer is less than a month away. My legs are still not ready, so I think I might have to convince Mujteba Haidri, Scott Long, Pete Deichler, PMP, & joseph gillikin that we should put in a 50 mile training ride this weekend. That said, I'm ~$300 shy of taking the #2 spot for Top Fundraisers. Our team is currently sitting at #2 already but I'm not sure we can overtake the Biker Chicks. This speaks to the importance of building a bigger team for the 2025 ride since they've got at least 5 more on their team than we do. Since I'm reading Anthony Lee's book, Race for Greatness, I'm reading that he used to put in some strong 60 mile rides on his bike back in the day. Maybe we'll have to recruit him for the 2025 Victory Ride? I'm sure there are others in LinkedIn world who wanna join us too. (Just let me know.) If you are able to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts, I would be grateful. One hundred percent of your gift goes directly to cancer researchers. Every year, I hear stories about how someone affiliated with the Victory Ride has a family member who benefited from the research that the V-Foundation funds. Every dollar helps. You can make a secure donation at the link in the comments section. #VictoryOverCancer #CancerSucks #VictoryRide

Interesting statistics as we quickly approach the back half of 2024: - 12% of all nonprofit giving happens within the last few days of the year - 28% of nonprofits raise up to 50% of their annual donations during year-end campaigns - 30% of all nonprofit donations happen during the month of December How do you support your preferred charities? If you participate in Giving Tuesday, what is your motivation? My motivation is the great organizations I get to support through donating to charity teams like Imerman Angels. This year I'm starting Giving Tuesday early by kicking off fundraising for the 2024 Chicago Marathon via Team Imerman. Their mission is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvor, and caregivers through a personalized one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. Imerman Angels envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience.

Over the last four years, I've donated my hair twice to support cancer patients. Each time, I’ve been reminded of the power of small actions in making a significant impact. Why I Do It: Restoring Confidence:A wig can truly help someone feel like themselves again during a challenging time. Building Community:It’s about connecting with those who are fighting cancer and showing them they are not alone. If you’re considering donating, I encourage you to take the plunge! Your hair could bring hope and joy to someone in need. Let’s spread awareness and inspire others to join this meaningful cause. Together, we can make a difference—one haircut at a time. #HairDonation #CancerSupport #CommunityImpact #MakeADifference

ONE OF MY TOP 3 -Best Business 2024 A construction company who withholds the challenges of supply chain issues, rising costs to build and continually shows up as a contributor to the wider community in a meaningful way. Why is it that builders are going under yet the Better Living Group can withhold those external forces and still find $100k to donate to Children's Cancer Charity and support Housing All Australians to house those in need? Put simply they care. They put people before profit. They stand for something greater than the bottom line which elevates them above industry standard. This is life-centric business strategy in action that I have been talking about for sometime. The Better Living Group are a glowing standard of operating according to their company values. Values that resonate in a meaningful way with the community, that gets them more business not because of what they do but because of WHO THEY ARE. You could not buy publicity like this for your company. It is not what they are seeking yet it is what they getting for being a beacon of hope in an industry that is falling apart at the seams. This is what draws the market closer to you when you make the decision to do what is right over what is self serving. It opens the door to opportunities, partnerships, collaborations that bring in more business -not through Ai tools, sponsored ads or writing meaningless content but by SHOWING their generosity of spirit, their craftsmanship in ways their competitors would only dream of. It's about being involved in the lives of your market in WAYS THAT MATTER. You don't see them post on construction finished or standing with an award as that is not relevant in today's market. That sort of thinking puts you in a sea of sameness. Congratulations Silvio Mazzei to the continuing work you do for us all here in Melbourne we appreciate you. A lot of other businesses could take a leaf out of your book. Take note Qantas, Coles, Woolworths. #businessstrategy #businesssuccess #construction