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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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women.
In 2009, an estimated 22,700 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer. On average, that is about 437 women diagnosed every week.

An estimated 5,400 women and 50 men will die from breast cancer in Canada.

One in nine (11%) Canadian women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime (this means by age 90).

But with early detection, women diagnosed with breast cancer have a 95% chance of surviving. That's right, 95%. The key to early detection is being "breast aware", and there are 5 easy steps to follow:

1. Know how your breasts normally look and feel.
2. Know what changes to look for.
3. Look and feel for changes.
4. Report any changes to a doctor.
5. Go for a free mammogram. By finding breast abnormalities in the early stages, mammograms can save lives. Women at the appropriate age can get a free mammogram through their regional breast screening program.

Check out Elizabeth Hurley's "breast aware" advice here.

Learn more at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Let's make Breast Cancer history - how you can help:

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Through fundraising (annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure) special events and donations, the CBCF has raised millions of dollars for research, programs and services.

By choosing to support the Foundation, you can help invest in all their great programs that improve and save the lives of those who have been touched by breast cancer, and those at risk of developing the disease. You can donate, participate or volunteer!

In fact, supporting breast cancer research can be as easy as shopping! There's are tons of stores and companies offer special PINK edition products this month, with a large percentage of the proceeds going to breast cancer research. Products range from jewelery to clothing to Kitchen Aid supplies! Check out some of these fabulous products - treat yourself and support the cause!

Breast Cancer Foundation Shopping

The Pink Ribbon Shop

CIBC's Pink Products

Cancer Awareness Jewelery

The Breast Cancer Site
Posted by Get Involved GANG at 6:23 PM
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