The 21st Century Citizen. How do we Get Involved Today?

For the past ten years my partner at qmedia solutions and I have been doing a lot of pro bono work for a number of not-for-profits and charities. We've really enjoyed it but we wanted to do more. First we wanted to tell stories about some of the amazing people who had inspired us. And so we started with TV storytelling and on October 26th Get Involved had it's World Premiere on TVO-- Ontario's premiere public broadcaster. So far we have produced 25 profiles of amazing innovators, social entrepreneurs and activists. Take a look at our stories. Tell us what you think. Tell us about people or organizations that inspire you. During our research we sensed a growing movement growing all around us-- people realizing their skills and their expertise can be used not only to bring them financial rewards but deeper connection and meaning in their lives. And so our next step was to concieve of a website that would transform the inspiration of the television profiles and help propell people into action and Getinvolved.ca was born. Join the conversation...

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Put on your sneakers and Walk for a Cure!


Canadians have a special connection to Cystic Fibrosis (the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians) as in 1989 it was Canadian researchers who discovered the gene responsible for CF, and since then research for a cure has continued on in leaps and bounds.

A multi-organ disease affecting primarily the lungs and the digestive system that causes severe breathing problems, in 1960 a child born with Cystic Fibrosis rarely lived beyond 4 years. Today half of all Canadians with CF are expected to live into their late-thirties and beyond. It’s a wonderful improvement – but so important to do even more!

In Ontario, the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) is encouraging us all to take part in the “Great Strides” campaign – one of CF’s biggest fundraising events of the year - this May 31st. There are walks scheduled all over the province with the goal this year of raising 2 million dollars.

Check out Great Strides to find a walk taking place near you and all the info you’ll need to register, collect pledges and take part! Put on your sneakers, call all your friends and join in with the walk to find a cure.


Posted by Get Involved GANG at 12:50 PM
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