Recently I had the great good fortune to learn about the Dr. Susan Love Army of Women Program. Wowsy bowsy. It’s really amazing and I am so excited to share it with you! The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation is all about research (hence the name…DUH). They believe that the way to eradicate FBC (f-bomb… Continue reading Giving: Army of Women
Breast Cancer Giving, Charities & Philanthropy
Giving: TOMS Shoes
Giving: Pediatric Palliative Care
As you may recall, I used to be a pediatric hospice nurse and social worker. What does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that I cared for children and their families facing a potentially life-threatening illness. Many people ask: How (many times with an f-bomb expletive thrown in) on earth could you do that? My response was/is always… Continue reading Giving: Pediatric Palliative Care
Giving: A.B.C.
While I was in Chicago recently, I had the great good fortune of meeting Liam Krehbiel, founder of the new nonprofit, A Better Chicago. A Better Chicago uses a venture capital approach to help low-income youth, adults and families to get the education and skills they need to stand on their own two feet. I… Continue reading Giving: A.B.C.
Photography and Philanthropy – Nick Brandt – Big Life Foundation
I have recently come across the stunning photography of Nick Brandt. His exquisite images are simultaneously inspiring and haunting. Jane Goodale aptly describes his iconic photography when she says: Nick’s photographs arouse deep emotions. They inspire a sense of awe at the beauty of creation and the sacredness of life. It’s almost impossible to look… Continue reading Photography and Philanthropy – Nick Brandt – Big Life Foundation
Shopping for a Cause!
Today, Tuesday, I am super excited to co-host a trunk show for one of my favorite designers, Lyn Devon. Lyn is widely heralded as the fresh new voice of American luxury sportswear and recognized as a chicster (I can only imagine what being a chicster feels like!). Lyn is not only talented, but incredibly generous… Continue reading Shopping for a Cause!
Livestrong Community Impact Project
Last summer, the HOTY (a/k/a Husband of the Year) and I had the great and wonderful opportunity to talk with the extraordinary men who make LIVESTRONG tick: founder Lance Armstrong and President & CEO Doug Ulman. What a Silver Lined day that was! Now, I always knew that LIVESTRONG is incredibly, more like outrageously inspiring, but until… Continue reading Livestrong Community Impact Project
St. Jude Children's Research Center
Throughout my treatment for FBC, time and time (and time!) again, I expressed gratitude for the fact that it was I who was diagnosed and not our daughter, a/k/a Sweetly Six. I don’t think that there is anything worse than seeing your child sick and in pain. In the event that a cancer diagnosis does… Continue reading St. Jude Children's Research Center
SL Giving: God's We Love Deliver
I recently heard a great, goose bump story of generosity. A friend attended a birthday party at which many speeches were given. In gratitude for the kind sentiments bestowed on her, the birthday girl stood up and said that for every person who made a speech, she would make a contribution to the charity of… Continue reading SL Giving: God's We Love Deliver
Adventure + Giving = Meadowood + Share our Strength
Over the holidays, the HOTY and I had the most exquisite dining/fundraising experience at The Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena in the Napa Valley (resulting in a couple of those pesky pounds that I have picked up, I’m sure!). Meadowood, by the way, is one of our all-time fave spots for rest, relaxation and… Continue reading Adventure + Giving = Meadowood + Share our Strength