$150,000 has been raised for a cancer foundation, thanks to a 10-year boy’s determination to help others. Mario Carpino has inoperable brain tumors himself, but his persistence in campaigning for other families who are affected by cancer is truly remarkable. It was discovered that Mario had inoperable brain tumors in December 2007 at the age of […]
Are you fascinated by all that the Houston Museum of Natural Science has to offer? Well, now know you can be apart of helping others fall in love with the museum as well, with volunteer opportunities being available for adults ages 18 years and older! Being a docent at the HMNS is an exciting volunteer […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZbKwoBONEY Are you ready for another fun event to raise money for charity this summer? Houston will be hosting an upcoming color 5k to raise money for a foundation in our great city. Run or Dye is a popular, annual color 5k run which hosts events all over the county, with Houston’s run will taking […]
For most people, setting a goal is easy. Reaching it can be difficult, as the possibility of becoming unmotivated is common. This is where Giveit100 comes in, giving you the opportunity to capture moments every day as your work toward an accomplishment. Giveit100 co-founder, 26-year old Karen Cheng became a YouTube sensation with more than 3 million […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVBKyfpaSi8 The lives of our youth and elders couldn’t be more different; however there is something to be gained from each other. According to PBS, approximately 15% of senior Americans live below the poverty line and struggle with affordable housing, and one “intentional inter-generational community” in Oregon has found a way to aid seniors while […]
The Friends of Make A Wish are inviting you to come out on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 7:00pm for a wine tasting benefiting a great cause! While enjoying 30 different wines from around the world and incredible appetizers, you’ll be helping to grant wishes to children with life-threatening conditions. These wishes are critical as […]
Do you have a soft spot for dolphins, whales, and quirky marine mammals? If you live in Galveston, or surrounding areas, and are looking for ways to help your community, consider volunteering for the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network or TMMSN. This marine mammal conservation group aids through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. Founded in […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEiTSCzQDGA Firefighters have a very difficult job, that often leads them into high stress situations. However, it’s great to see some of the light-hearted tools they use to ease their younger rescues! When four-year-old Kaelyn, her mother, and baby brother got stuck in a Massachusetts elevator, firefighters John Keough and Scott Myette lowered down a ladder […]
The long awaited road to Wrestlemania is usually the most exciting time of the year for World Wrestling Entertainment, but a great deed is taking the spotlight. The night before Wrestmania 30, Chief Brand Officer and daughter of WWE owner, Stephanie McMahon, joined community partner Susan G. Komen New Orleans at their Grantee Reception to […]
Join Keller Williams Memorial for a night of chance, and hopefully some luck, at their Charity Poker and Bingo Tournament! There’s a $40 buy-in for poker, with $25 re-buys, and it’s only $5 for one bingo card or $20 for five. The proceeds will go to two different causes: the Fisher House Foundation and Kelly’s […]
