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Archive for the ‘Pay it Forward’ Category

April 18th, 2008

Walk for MS

This weekend marks the first of two San Diego walks to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease with no known cause or cure. It is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, characterized by mild symptoms such as numbness in the limbs, or severe symptoms that can include […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

April 16th, 2008

Help a Fairy Godmother

Before the prom, teenage girls have some large challenges ahead of them. Not only do they have to acquire that all-important invitation from the “right guy,” they next have to find the “right dress” and accessories for the big night.
Add to that mounting end-of-year schoolwork, a few stray hormones, college applications, and a lack […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 6 comments

April 9th, 2008

Wine Festival for Make-A-Wish

The 2nd Annual California Wine Festival will feature hundreds of California wines, regional craft brews and gourmet foods from local chefs.
Thousands of wine lovers will gather to celebrate fine wine and food at the Embarcadero Marina Park North on San Diego Bay, while enjoying blues and jazz music and other live entertainment. 
Ten dollars from […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

March 30th, 2008

World Famous Primatologist Coming to San Diego

Tomorrow (March 31) world-renowned primatologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall will provide the keynote address at the 45th International Conference on Fundraising, after which she will be signing her book Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey, at the San Diego Convention Center.
On Tuesday (April 1), Dr. Goodall will visit the University […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

March 28th, 2008

Time for a New Do

If you’re due for a haircut, this weekend is the time! Not only can you enjoy a new look for spring, but your haircut can benefit a worthy cause.
Cut-a-thon
Phillip Edwards Salon is celebrating its one year anniversary on Saturday by hosting a Cut-A-Thon. All salon service profits will be donated to the National Breast Cancer […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

February 20th, 2008

Golf for Easter Seals

The Easter Seals of Southern California present the 3rd Annual Churchill’s Pub & Grille Charity Golf Tournament this Saturday, February 23.
At this event, Tournament participants will spend the day having fun with friends while helping a great cause.  On the program is a four-man scramble, A, B, C, D class, as well as […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

January 31st, 2008

Freecycle Network Paying it Forward

Do you have a garage full of old junk to get rid of? Knick knacks gathering dust? Closets full of clothes that no longer fit, toys that your kids won’t play with, old board games? Are there leftover bricks, tiles, wood, or other remnants of a home improvement project?
If you answered yes to any […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 4 comments

January 28th, 2008

Fight Against Breast Cancer in San Diego

Have you seen the Breast Cancer 3-Day commercials on TV lately? You may be wondering when San Diego will be participating. Well, our turn comes very late in the year - November 21-23 this year, but it’s not too early to register and begin your fundraising efforts.

What is the Breast Cancer 3-Day?

Thousands of women […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

May 11th, 2007

San Diegans Putting Faith into Action

Across the country, churches are closing their doors on Sunday mornings in order to serve their communities through a campaign called Faith in Action.  Parishioners at Oak Hills Church in Vista recently took up this calling.  Their motto:
BE the church!

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By Carole A. Lane -- 2 comments

May 2nd, 2007

Eat Ice Cream for the Firefighters

I know it’s a little early to be doing another ice cream story so soon, but I couldn’t resist.  After all, how often can eating ice cream actually benefit firefighters?
Tonight, from 5 to 10 p.m., Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream scoops for 31 cents each, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).  Baskin-Robbins will make […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments