When I heard about Timeraiser Vancouver last week on Miss604′s blog I thought it sounded like an awesome idea. It’s an art auction but instead of bidding in dollars you bid your time (volunteer hours) for local charities and non-profits. I was sad that I wouldn’t be able to participate since I no longer live [...]
I’ve been remiss in awarding the prize for my Trek 2008 fundraising draw. Ten people were eligible for the prize – each having donated $25 or more before the end of July. Congratulations to Jen Gluck, who is the lucky winner of four hours of tech support from me, should she so wish! I’m offering [...]
One of my former Vancouver Masters Synchro teammates has been working in Bolivia for the past few years and in her free time there she started a synchronized swimming club! It’s the first ever synchro club in Bolivia and she’s running it on a completely volunteer basis. And that’s not easy. Check out her blog [...]
I’ve always wanted to do a multi-day bicycle trip but I’m not big on carrying all my own gear for such a trip. And even if I wasn’t so wimpy, not many of my friends are big enough cycling nuts to join me in such a venture. So I was incredibly excited when I picked [...]