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If You Can't Write A Check, Write A Blog! BLOG FOR A CAUSE!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with DFW Living TREC# 0553912

Many of you know that I am all about having fun here at ActiveRain. I learn here and I laugh here. Take a look around and you're likely to find me in the middle of the latest blog hijacking.  It's all in good fun and it's a break from the serious side of life.

I DO have a serious side, too. I'm serious about Family...I'm serious about Real Estate...and I am serious about Giving Back to the Community.

Last week, I started a Group Blog For A Cause and I am challenging all 77,505 103,857 Members of ActiveRain to choose a Cause, Blog it and Post it to the Group. 

WHY BLOG FOR A CAUSE?

Because you can. Everybody knows that in most markets, times are tough and money isn't flowing as freely as it used to.  I get it.  We're all working harder for less these days but it doesn't mean we can't do SOMETHING to help.  No matter your situation, somebody somewhere is worse off. I promise.  From volunteering time, donating gently used clothing or just getting the word out, anything we do helps.

Take charge.  Find a cause.  Write a blog! Bring a higher level of awareness to a need in your community and make your blog work for others.  

YES!  You can make a difference.  NO!  There are no excuses!

                           

Pat Kennedy Blogs in Support of an Organization that Trains Dogs to Locate Landmines.  Pat's Cause Saves Lives and yes, the dogs are safe!

 

 

 

  

 

Inna Hardin Blogs in Support of The Arts.  Inna's Cause Enriches Lives!

 

 

 

 

 

 Jason Crouch is Blogging For His Beloved Friend, David.  Jason's Cause is an Inspiration to us ALL to cherish life!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Melissa Grant is Blogging For Jason's Friend as well! Melissa's Cause proves the Community Spirit here at ActiveRain is Alive and Well!

 

 

 

 

 

Me?  I Blog For Blood. Blood is the river of life!

What are you blogging?  What IS your cause? 

BLOG IT!

 

 

Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Amanda, I think this is going to turn into my favorite group!  and I feel a blog post coming on!
Mar 15, 2008 03:19 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas
Pat, Glad you like it!  Looking forward to more of your spectacular blogs for a cause!
Mar 15, 2008 03:40 AM
Craig W. Barrett
RE/MAX 100 - Hughesville, MD
Hughesville MD Real Estate

Amanda, thanks for doing this. I got here via Pat Kennedy. I run marathons with Team Semper Fi, we raise money for injured Marines and their families.

Mar 16, 2008 12:14 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas
Craig, I am thrilled that Pat sent you to the group! We have to do all that we can to take care of the soldiers and their families who truly have sacrificed all for us.  I'm headed over to your blog!  Thank you!
Mar 16, 2008 02:28 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Amanda, I will have one done for you this week and posted in here. This is a great idea.
Mar 16, 2008 04:12 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas
Welcome to Blog For A Cause, Danny!  Looking forward to your Cause!
Mar 16, 2008 05:00 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Amanda, I have posted mine and hope that you have a Kleenex when you read it.
Mar 18, 2008 03:53 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Amanda, Great post and an important cause to be sure. For years I've donated to the Red Cross. I can no longer give due to traveling to certain parts of Mexico, but I can volunteer at blood drives and of course, write that check. I'm working on my Blog for a Cause. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mar 19, 2008 07:29 AM
Denise Shockey
RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate
Amanda-Great post, very thought provoking!  Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration!
Mar 19, 2008 12:42 PM
Douglas Garbe
Real Living Real Estate Solutions - Orlando, FL
Real Living Real Estate Solutions
I blog so that the psycho's have a place to meet and discuss strategies.
Mar 19, 2008 01:01 PM
Judy Greenberg
Compass - Long Grove, IL
Compass- Long Grove -Buffalo Grove
What a great idea...  I will definately do this!
Mar 22, 2008 04:40 PM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Hey Gang!  Sorry for the delay in responding.  My mother isn't doing well and has been in the hospital all week.

Danny--I read it and loved it!  Pass the Kleenex! Feel free to link it from here.

Debbie--The travel restricitions have been relaxed somewhat and you might be surprised.  Regardless, the blood drives and the volunteer of time is priceless!  GOOD FOR YOU!  The Red Cross has many needs to be filled and it sounds like you are all over it.

Denise--You're welcome and thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you Blog For A Cause soon!

Douglas--You are a nut!

Judy--See!  It's not just all play in the Rain!  We make a difference in the Rain, too!  Looking forward to your post soon.  When you post it, please come back and post the link.  The more exposure the better, right!

Mar 23, 2008 05:27 AM
Sharon Yeary
Sharcom Realty - Southlake, TX
You'll Be SOLD on us!

Amanda you are AMAZING! I wish you would come and work with me. I'm sorry to hear about your mom.  My cause..I would like to form an organization for single parents who are finding a hard time looking for a job due to day care costs for their children.  I would like to be able to provide a week or two of day care for them in order to look for a job.

2nd is people suffering from full blown panic attacks.  I went through several years of these and couldn't even leave my home.  My grandmother had to come and live with me and go to the grocery store to get food.  You think you are having a heart attack.  I got through this and now look at me!  I'm still a bit shy....HA!!!!!! but I would love to help people that suffer from this.

Let's have a BIG GIVE in the Real Estate Industry.  You and I can be team members and challenge teams in other parts of the US. 

Let's meet soon!

Sharon Yeary

Sharcomn Realty

Mar 27, 2008 08:07 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas
Sharon, I love your ideas!  Blog your cause and post it here!  Yes, let's do meet up soon!  I have been swamped lately with getting the Broker's license, caring for my mother and selling real estate like crazy over the last few weeks!  When I catch my breath, I'll be ready to get together!
Mar 27, 2008 08:15 AM
Sharon Yeary
Sharcom Realty - Southlake, TX
You'll Be SOLD on us!

Amanda, I'm here if you need me for anything.  Just call or email. I am glad you are so busy!

Sharon

Mar 27, 2008 08:33 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Great idea!!! I just joined and will be posting soon.

Thank you - did I tell you I thought this was a great idea?  IT IS!!!

Apr 03, 2008 08:30 AM
Steve Homer
The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate) - Round Rock, TX
This is a great idea Amanda!  When I have a few moments in the next few days I have some things to contribute here.  Thanks! Steve
Apr 04, 2008 01:08 AM
Ross Quintana
Real E Smarter - Spokane, WA
Real E Smarter Real Estate Coach - 509-362-1966
Helping Realtors in Need Yes, great post, I always say the worst thing you can do is nothing. I started a group Realtors in need of help to help realtors facing hard times. I hope it will grow as time goes on. I will join your group and post in there also c'mon people this is networking and this is a netweorking site. we should be able to round up 1000 plus members to do a little each and help people at least our own.
Apr 04, 2008 07:49 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

APRIL -- I look forward to reading about your cause soon!

STEVE --  Very good, I'll be watching for it.

ROSS -- 1000 plus would be great!   

Apr 06, 2008 09:28 AM
Tanya Venable
Orlando, FL
SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant
Amanda, thanks for starting this group! I was searching because if there wasn't one I was going to start one. I love it!
Apr 15, 2008 02:15 AM