Day 21 of #30DaysOfCaring is all about Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. This foundation is a nonprofit fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Alexandra "Alex" Scott was born on January 18, 1996. She was the second of four kids in her family. When she was just a baby, she...
For Day 20 of #30DaysOfCaring, it's all about Locks of Love. This public non-profit organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Mission Statement: To return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children...
For Day 19 of #30DaysOfCaring, the focus is on Mended Little Hearts, a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing hope, help and healing to heart patients and their families since 1951. Mended Little Hearts relies on the support of individuals, corporations and foundations to help provide hope and support to thousands of children...
For day 17 of #30DaysOfCaring, the focus is on Girls On The Run. This organization inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. They teach life...
Day 16 of #30DaysOfCaring is highlighting Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, a non-profit putting its money back into helping those who served and sacrificed for our country. Dog Tag Bakery is an entrepreneurial program focused on education and employment for veterans with disabilities and their spouses. Their goal is to build a bridge to...
For Day 15 of #30DaysOfCaring, today is all about Giving Tuesday! We've already experienced Black Friday and Cyber Monday trying to grab incredible deals, now it's time to focus on giving back! On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one...
We have all watched videos of returning soldiers reunited with their pets. These videos always bring a tear to my eye and a smile to my heart. Now I want you to imagine a soldier being deployed but not having someone to look after his or her fur baby OR a...
For Day 11 of #30DaysOfCaring, I want to shine a spotlight on Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Not only can you adopt a loving "fur-ever" friend here but Pet Alliance offers affordable pet care. Most importantly, they never euthanize animals due to time or space! MISSION Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando educates, shelters,...