HKH

The Sons of Ben for 4 years (I believe) have raised money and collected food through the event Help Kick Hunger (HKH). This fundraiser is to help raise money for the Bernadine Center in Chester, PA whose stated goal is “provide a helping hand to low-income Chester residents by distributing emergency or supplemental food and supplies. We also offer educational, spiritual and advocacy programs to help clients build better lives for themselves, their families and communities.” This year they are holding a Stache Bash to help raise money through the carnival they will be hosting at the home opener and through t-shirt sales of the best t-shirt ever! So excited to participate and this and I hope you all will too! For more information you can go to http://www.brotherlygame.com/2011/2/14/1992447/the-brotherly-game-and-the-sons-of-ben-introduce-the-stache-bash
I hope to see you all March 26 at the home opener. DOOP!

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Free Egypt

So I'm not really a political person but every where you turn from the internet, tv, radio, newspapers, the top stories have been about Egypt and how the people want their President Mubarak ousted. From what I heard, which could be very one sided, I hope he does flee and these people gain their freedom back. For the government to go so far as cutting off their communication, that's very sad. But to find a silver lining to this very dark cloud over Egypt, a media site posted posters/signs from those protesting all over the world. I thought they were very creative. Below are just a few I liked. To view the rest go to http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-best-egypt-protest-signs-from-around-the-world?awesm=awe.sm_5FzY0&utm_content=awesm-tweet-button-horizontal&utm_medium=awe.sm-twitter&utm_source=facebook.com

Translation: "Leave already my arm is hurting"

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A Senseless Act

On the Elvis Duran and the Morning show this morning, they took time out from their crazy/funny/ridiculous topics to touch upon a sad topic that is happening across the country. Already in 2011 there have been 10 officers killed by gunfire in the line of duty. "In the past several days, police and U.S. marshals have been shot in the line of duty in St. Petersburg and Miami, Fla.; Detroit; Indianapolis; and Lincoln City, Ore.; in addition to Sunday's shooting in Port Orchard, Kitsap County. With the recent spate of shootings targeting law enforcement — eight on Sunday alone — "it's been a tough new year after a tough 2010,"said Steve Groeninger, a spokesman for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The nonprofit organization, in Washington, D.C., tracks fatalities." - (The Seattle Times) To read more go to http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2014028407_copshootings25.html

It is a shame that these officers are losing their lives while serving warrants or doing "routine" traffic stops. It is a shame. As Elvis Duran said this morning, the next time you are pulled over for speeding, no headlights, going through a stop sign, etc., just remember that every time the officer gets out of their car, they are unsure what will happen, that moment could be their last. Take the time to thank them for what they do. They might be surprised but it would be a small gesture on your part.

If you would like more information or to make a donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund you can go to their Facebook page under the same name or to their website http://www.nleomf.org/

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TWLOHA

So for about a couple years I've supported a non-profit called To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA). This organization is wonderful.  TWLOHA has really helped me. I owe them a lot. Here is a bit of information about them.
Taken from the FB page:
To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

You can go to their FB page to view their company overview. You can show support by making donations, spreading the word, or even buying their awesome merchandise. Here are a few of my favorite.

 

 

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Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure - Mother's Day

So this year I want to take part in the Race for the Cure that is always on Mother's Day in Philly. I kind of want to run in it too. Now running is definitely not something I do....ever. So this should be interesting. So starting today I will start to get ready for this. Already started with the food (however yesterday didn't go well so now I'm starting today). Anyone else interested? Let me know. We can register now at http://race.komenphiladelphia.org/

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