Category Archives: Volunteering

Giving the Gift of Time

Posted on September 22, 2009 by cathy

Like many people, I sometimes complain about how social media can bring out the worst in people.  But social media also brings out the very best in us.  I’ve seen it Danny Brown‘s remarkable 12for12K campaign, in the two Twestivals … Continue reading →

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Not Your Typical Fish Story…

Posted on May 7, 2009 by cathy

Vancouver (and social media) have been very good to me.  In less than four months I’ve met wonderful people, and attended amazing Tweetups, meetups, conferences and fundraising events that have enriched my experience here. Last night, I was privileged to … Continue reading →

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MentalHealthCamp 09 – Life-Changing!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by cathy

It’s not quite a week since I attended Vancouver’s (and probably the world’s) first-ever MentalHealthCamp.  It was a breakthrough event, for so many reasons. First, it’s paved the way for other cities around the world to gather together and examine, … Continue reading →

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I’m Back…and Working for a Good Cause

Posted on April 24, 2009 by cathy

Hi everyone, Sorry it’s been awhile.  Many things have been happening – lots of them good.  And I’ll be catching you up over the next several days or so. I’m sorry that the busy-ness has taken me away from this … Continue reading →

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