In June 1990, the Susan G. Komen foundation started to do something which would change the face of charitable gift giving. They started to hand out pink ribbons at their annual race in Washington, DC to promote awareness for the scourge of breast cancer. The next year, they handed out pink ribbons to all participants […]
Entries from September 30th, 2009
Big Bundle for Charity – Get some Great Deals and help the American Cancer Society
September 27th, 2009 · No Comments · American Cancer Society, Cancer
Run, don’t walk to www.thebigbundle.com. Here’s a great idea which supports a fantastic cause. While it sounds “too good to be true”, it’s 100% legitimate and supported by some of the world’s best retailers and companies, from The Gap to 1-800-Flowers.com to Snapfish to Petco and many more. Here’s how it works: give a donation […]
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The cutest dog toy you'll ever see
September 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes
I have to admit, from time to time I come across the cutest toys in the world, only to discover upon further reading that it’s a dog toy. The Puppy Pinata Treat-Stuffed Plush Dog Toy is no exception. It comes in pink and blue and is so adorable you’ll want to keep it for yourself instead of giving […]
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Sealed with a Kiss – Your Kiss on a Postage Stamp
September 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Zazzle
This is one of those ideas that when you hear it, you’ll think is either the cleverest idea you’ve ever heard, the strangest, or both! Sealed with a Kiss offers postage stamps with a difference. Through Zazzle.Com, you can add your own lip print to a stamp (they provide you instructions), and they’ll turn it into […]
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Family Dinner Box of Questions – A great way to bring the family together and help a great cause
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The Family Dinner Box of Questions is a great way to get fun and meaningful conversation going at your family dinner table. Instead of a quiet dinner table, family members pick cards to answer questions like Where is the coziest spot in your home? What is your favorite time of the day? The cards come in […]
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Firefighting Game for Wii
September 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Seems that videogames are running out of villains for you to beat up. I mean, how many times can you beat up boxers, street fighters, ninjas, and Nazi Zombies? This is where Real Heroes: Firefighter comes in. The villain you’re fighting is fire. Specifically, it’s a game where you simulate life as a real firefighter. […]
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Discounted Disney World Tickets and Help a Great Cause
September 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Children's Charities
The Walt Disney Pavillion at the Florida Hospital for Children is a wonderful place for kids who are going through less-than-wonderful things in their lives. It’s a top children’s hospital staffed with pediatric specialists, and because one of its sponsors is Disney, the good folks at Disney have worked their magic to turn the otherwise […]
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Massage for a Cure
September 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Breast Cancer
On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, MassageEnvy locations around the country (there are 810 locations in all across 40 states) will be giving one-hour massages at a great price of $35. Best thing about it is that $10 of every massage will be donated to a local chapter of Susan G. Komen For the Cure, a […]
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Nature Christmas Cards 2009 from the National Wildlife Federation
September 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Children's Charities, Conservation, National Wildlife Federation, Toys for Tots
Update: 2010 Christmas Cards are now available! Each year, The National Wildlife Federation puts out some of the most beautiful Christmas and holiday cards you can find, with stunning images of wildlife and nature. This year is no exception. This year’s cards feature the usual assortment of beautifully illustrated cards and stunning nature photography. They […]
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Flower Cupcakes plus FREE Cupcake E-Cards!
September 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Cancer
Okay, how cute are these things? These are cupcakes that are made out of fresh flowers (no, it’s not edible), available from 1-800-Flowers.com. If you recall, 1-800-Flowers.com had a very successful product line called the Birthday Flower Cake which was made of fresh flowers. This is the same idea, but instead of a full-sized cake […]
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