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 31, 2010

Cancer is Hard, Walking Isn't.



The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancer is a 60 km or 40 mile walk over 2 days to raise money for research, clinical enhancements and survivorship.

During one amazing weekend, September 11-12, 2010, thousands will join together to walk in the battle against all women’s cancers. It’s a massive undertaking, and that’s why your

participation is more critical than ever. The Weekend was built upon the courageous efforts of people just like you, transforming a small grassroots effort into one of Canada’s biggest difference-making endeavours for all women.

Your support will fund the critical work of Princess Margaret Hospital and their efforts to end breast and gynecologic cancers, diseases that one in seven Canadian women will be diagnosed with in her lifetime.

CP24's Wear it PINK campaign even invited viewers and supporters alike to join them down at the studios for a BBQ fundraiser last Thursday (May 27th), which raised more then $9,000! CP24 has created their own walking team for the event and are looking for more walkers! The first 40 people who sign up for our team and raise a minimum of $1,250 for the one-day walk or $2,000 for the two-day walk will get a special-edition pair of shoes from the Lace up for the Cure collection ($140 value). Fundraisers will also be eligible for a series of other prizes, and will benefit from fundraising assistance at a series of Team CP24 events. They will also be privy to our weekly training tips to help prepare for the big event. SIGN UP now!


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