Category Archives: Charities
Giving the Gift of Time
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
Blogathon Vancouver – 24 Hours, Many Heroes
Yesterday, at the ungodly hour of 6am, several of my Vancouver friends plunged into 24 straight hours of blogging for charity. Blogathon Vancouver has helped support the efforts of some 20 local charities – from the BC Cancer Foundation and … Continue reading
Not Your Typical Fish Story…
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
I’m Back…and Working for a Good Cause
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
Angels in the Twitterverse
One of the things I love about social media, and Twitter in particular, is its capacity for good. I’ve seen it in the continued support I get from people I don’t know, and the countless retweets spreading the word about … Continue reading