Well, it turns out “Jack” wasn’t so nimble or quick … and I was able to regain control of my blog. (In case you didn’t know, this was part of an effort to help raise awareness about a really great cause, 12for12K — an excellent example of social media being used for social good.) A bunch of 12for12K supporters teamed up to help generate some buzz culminating in the May charity announcement.
Let me back up. Many of you reading this may not know what I’m talking about. Let me introduce you to 12for12K, the brainchild of Danny Brown (one of my favorite people on Twitter.) According to the web site:
The 12for12k Challenge is the combination of social media and fund-raising that aims to change the lives of millions worldwide. By harnessing the power of social media and its unparalleled networking tools, 12for12k looks to bring hope and optimism to those who need it most.
The premise of 12for12K is simple:
- 12 months
- 12 charities
- $12,000 per charity
Basically, they raise a lot of money for a different charity each month. The May charity is Hospice of Peel, located in Mississauga, Ontario. When illnesses can no longer be treated medically, the volunteers and trained professionals of the Hospice of Peel are the emotional response for those affected.
These are the types of services and help that donations to the hospice help to provide:
- $20 provides care to a family for a week
- $50 can help with special interactive “kits for kids” for children with terminal illness (Hospice of Peel helps all ages)
- $100 can sponsor home visits by volunteers to offer support for Hospice of Peel patients
- $130 provides transportation for day hospice patients for a whole month
- $200 can provide bereavement care for one year
- $520 provides professional 10-week training for volunteers
- $1,000 provides much-needed craft supplies for the Day Hospice for six months
So, how can you help? Consider making a small donation today. Thanks!!