I started blogging back in 2003 and, thinking back on it now, there weren’t many people in my real life who knew or understood why in the heck I would even consider sharing personal stories, “on the internet”.
Flash-forward 10 years: nearly everyone I know is “on the internet” (including my own father, hey Apu!) doing pretty much the same thing — connecting with each other and sharing information through social media channels like Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest — not to mention, sharing stuff about their kids.
My kids have grown accustomed to hearing me go on…and on…and on…really, I could go on…fuh-evuh…about using their social media powers for good.
Aaaaaand, then my middle girl (she’s 17) tells me her classmates are organizing an evening blood drive at a local community church over spring break and, well, how cool would it be if we help serve the folks donating blood breakfast for dinner (or brinner)?!?
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9 responses to “Social Media for Good: Blood, Sweat & Brinner!”
this is awesome! Great partnership!
What an awesome way to parlay your association with Kellogg’s into doing something good for the Red Cross. I used to give blood sort of regularly — but they won’t take mine now on account of having spent too much time in the UK during the mad cow years. We’re trying to figure out if Megan will be allowed to donate, as she was just a baby during the questionable years.
Yeah, it was truly an awesome experience and I was very happy to be able to share it with you, Amy 🙂
As much as they hated doing it, the NYBC had to defer a few folks for low iron count. Also, a couple that were over the age of 76: requires a doctor’s note. I think it’s awesome that Megan is willing to donate 🙂
This is great. Such a great idea, and such a great example of doing good things in the community. Yay for you and Heather! (and the other teens who were involved!)
Felt really awesome to be able to help, even if just a little — thanks, Melisa!
Wow, I loved the idea; you are such an inspiration. I read this blog post to my son tonight, who’s in grade 3, not to copycat but to plant that little inspirational seed in his mind for future ideas or projects.
thanks for the inspiration
stephen
Love the idea of using all that social media for something other than blah, blah blah on the internet. Will have to keep this in mind for the future!
Blah, blah, blah is good; using blah, blah, blah powers for good is even better 😉