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

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!

Posted by Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * on 03/13/2008 03:09 PM

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

MAR

2008

Amanda, it's a great thing you are doing!!! I hope people do find the time to blog for a cause. It may not get the business referrals you are all hoping for or any other immediate tangible benefit - but some things in life are priceless and passion is one of those. I am pretty convinced that a large portion of thses over 75K members are passionate about something!:-)

Amanda - Thanks for including these posts about David here. I think this is a great group idea!

LOVE IT! I wrote a blog for a walk I am doing in July for Breast Cancer. Kims Cancer Walk

Inna--I think it's a great thing Y O U are doing! Where the heck is Oprah?

Jason--thanks for posting it to the Group. It's obvious what David means to you and by you sharing the story, you remind us all to appreciate every day of strength that we have.

Kim--Way to Blog For a Cause! Post it to the Group and thanks for stopping by!

Well Amanda.... I told you I was trying to start a Non Profit Organization... I actually have 2 that I am trying to get started.

The First is Colon Cancer Alliance http://www.ccalliance.org/ . I am a Stage 2 Colon Cancer Survivor and I am trying to get the word out about Colon Cancer. I am the Voices Coordinator for Arkansas currently. I met with our local Mayor this week who is batteling Colon Cancer and he is giving me the support I need to get the ball rolling. CCA is a National Foundation but I am trying to start a non profit here in my own backyard to help uninsured people like myself who are at risk or have symptoms to get scoped. Colon Cancer is the easiest to detect yet it is the #2 killer, because people dont like to talk about it. It isnt quite as pretty as a womans breast for example! The organization I am starting will be similar to the Susan G. Komen Foundation but for Colon Cancer. I have not chosen a name for this organization yet but would love some help coming up with one!

The other Non Profit I am spearheading was born out of my own situation as well. It came to me one night, I believe from God, as my way of paying it forward. I bought the domain names right away so I could show first use. I am in the process of putting together the people I need to create a Board and filing the application for the 501c3. The name of this Organization is called~ The Dollar Difference Makers. My mission is to end up with 1,000,000+ members who donate $1 a month to help single parents who have hit hard times. Not just a free hand out, but to help them get their lives on track if needed, things such as Career Education, Interview Skills. Sometimes these people need a little help with a car repair, or a big utility bill, rent or mortgage payments, medical expense or some unexpected cost that they just dont forsee. This is an area of need that there isnt an "AGENCY" for. And it has been my experience that most people would be willing to give someone a dollar IF they knew it would make a difference, but most people would be embarrassed to only give one dollar. I have adopted one of my favorite quotes for our tagline~

"I would rather have 1 percent of the efforts of 100 people than 100 percent of my own effort." - John Paul Getty

TEAM= Together Everyone Achieves More!!

So... If you would like to get on the "list" to become a "Dollar Difference Maker"... please email me your information. What I need currently is help with the funds for the 501c3. If anyone is willing to donate to help get this started, please email me your information and how you might be willing to help. I will be setting up special incentives for those who help to get this organization off the ground.

I have BIG PLANS... and could use a little bit of help from a lot of generous people to make it work!

To your success,

Susan

MAR

2008

Amanda - THANK YOU for starting the Blog For A Cause group!

You can find my favorite cause here. FosterClub provides venues for these youth to do more than be survivors, they're thriver's.

Jackie

Great idea, I'll join right now! Thanks.

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Hi Chris!:-) You'll fit right in...

Amanda ~ Thank you for allowing me to link to my post here. This group is a great idea as I have done a few posts for local causes.

SUSAN - You are more than a survivor. You are a fighter. Way to make your blessings count for others!

JACKIE - Thanks for helping spread the word about the Group. I see that you are hard at work pointing people in the right direction for what I am hoping will be added exposure. Your cause is crucial for the children!

CHRIS - Very timely cause to raise awareness that pets aren't Easter eggs and they do require a commitment!

KATHY - I am glad you found the group! Linking to your worthy cause is my pleasure! I hope you'll post all of your causes to the group and continue to link from here.

I am featuring all of the Causes in our Group that have been posted so far. I hope to see a few causes Featured by the AR Gods as well!

MAR

2008

Amanda, I think this is going to turn into my favorite group! and I feel a blog post coming on!

Pat, Glad you like it! Looking forward to more of your spectacular blogs for a cause!

MAR

2008

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.

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!

Amanda, I will have one done for you this week and posted in here. This is a great idea.

Welcome to Blog For A Cause, Danny! Looking forward to your Cause!

MAR

2008

Amanda, I have posted mine and hope that you have a Kleenex when you read it.

MAR

2008

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!

Amanda-Great post, very thought provoking! Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration!

I blog so that the psycho's have a place to meet and discuss strategies.

MAR

2008

What a great idea... I will definately do this!

MAR

2008

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

2008

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

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!

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

Sharon

APR

2008

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

2008

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

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

2008

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

2008

Amanda, thanks for starting this group! I was searching because if there wasn't one I was going to start one. I love it!

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