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Monday, February 28, 2011
Protein markers found in spinal fluid of CFS/ME patients offers hope of new treatment options.
I'm currently nearly homebound with this devastating illness, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. And thank you to CBS news for this excellent report.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
British filmmaker Susan Douglas' documentary about the disabling disease CFS/ME...
whataboutme_website I have suffered from CFS/ME for 26 years now. All of us in the CFS/ME community are grateful that this film has been made to help spread awareness/education.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
For a little inspiration: Tammi Deville's book "Changing The World On A Tuesday Night".
OnaTuesdayNight.com What happens when busy people give a couple of hours a week to volunteer for a worthy cause. When we all try to do our little bit, we can truly change the world!
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Gifts that give back: Buy a CD from Playing for Change Foundation..their mission is to ensure that anyone with the desire to receive a music education would have the opportunity to do so
Playing For Change | Connecting The World Through Music I first saw Playing for Change's version of "One Love" on You Tube (type "Playing for Change One Love" in the search engine, trust me, you'll be blown away!). Make a donation, buy CD's, DVD's, apparel, or collectibles to support the foundation.
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Research into a cure for the debilitating neuro-immune disease CFS/ME remains poorly underfunded, despite the fact that it affects 1-4 million Americans..
Government Research Funding « ME/CFS Worldwide Patient Alliance I am currently nearly homebound with CFS/ME..more research dollars are needed!
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Need a gift for a Valentine yet? No problem! Send an e-card that actually saves lives..they have e-cards for any occasion..
Honor Friends or Family with an E-Card that Helps Homeless Kids - Covenant House Make a donation to Covenant House, and an e-card will be sent in a loved one's honor. Covenant House provides warm beds, hot meals, and a chance at a future for homeless kids.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Gifts that give back: FurReal Friends Zambi the Baby Elephant
Amazon.com: FurReal Friends Zambi the Baby Elephant: Toys & Games Purchase Zambi, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Project Zambi, helping children orphaned by AIDS. A great way to teach kids about giving back. I've seen Zambi, okay, I own a Zambi as I'm a big kid myself, and the pictures don't do her justice, she's gorgeous! For more information visit http://www.projectzambi.org
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Mia Farrrow, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, working tirelessly for Africa's children..
Mia Farrow's Writings, Photos and Information on the Growing Crisis in Darfur (Sudan), Chad and Central African Republic (CAR) Mia once said, "It is crucial that everybody bands together to help, because as human beings we have responsibility for each other." Mia doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk on the ground in Africa with news, stunning photography. While she could be living in the lap of luxury, she gives her life to serve others, and what an inspiration she is!
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Ten Together..Empowering children orphaned by AIDS in Zimbabwe and Zambia
Ten Together Through partnerships with local churches in these countries, we can accomplish more together than we ever could individually.
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What you can do: Petition..stop budget cuts to millions of the world's hungriest people.
Take Action | World Food Program USA
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Because of them, there may be a cure for my illness..
Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease I suffer from CFS/ME, which is a devastating illness that has left me nearly homebound. These good people may one day be able to find a cure and I have faith in them! Please find out more about them and how to help...
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Amy Ernst of COPERMA
the king effect Amy is a frequent guest blogger on Nicholas Kristof's "On the Ground" blog..she works helping rape victims in the Congo, and she's an awesome woman!
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My hero, Rev. Jim Wallis
God's Politics Blog Issues of poverty and social justice from a Christian perspective, although all faiths are welcome. Jim and Co. have a way of speaking wisdom, peace, and truth concerning both world events and issues here at home in the US. This site is my daily refuge!
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Do one nice thing..Become a "niceaholic"
Welcome to Do One Nice Thing™ Debbie Tenzer started doing one nice thing every Monday to cope with the Monday blues, and it turned into a worldwide movement!
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Democracy Now!
A daily TV/radio news program, hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, airing on over 900 stations, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the United States. They take no corporate funding, and report on a lot of environmental, human rights, and social justice issues that you may not hear anywhere else. It's just good, solid investigative journalism. Plus Amy Goodman is one awesome woman!
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Amnesty International, protecting human rights around the world
Amnesty International | Working to Protect Human Rights Become aware of human rights abuses around the world. You can make a donation, or sign up for e-mail updates. They do send online petitions, so a way to give back if you can't give money.
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Nicholas Kristof, what an inspiration!
Nicholas D. Kristof's Columns Mr. Kristof's column and blog "On The Ground"..I read everything he writes. A good way to stay informed about the world's trouble spots and charities that are trying to make a difference in countries that have no social safety net. Plus some pretty inspirational stories about some inspirational people.
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World Vision, a charity close to my heart..
Sponsor a Child < Home | World Vision - Child Sponsorship Sponsor a child, or get a gift for a loved one from their gift catalog.
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Nicole Bouchard-Boles blog
Philanthropy for the rest of us Nicole Bouchard-Boles, author of "How To Be An Everyday Philanthropist"..THE book if you're interested in practical ways to give back.
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Purpose of This Blog
When I was a child, my mother used to visit an elderly shut-in whose family rarely visited her. When you're seven, the last place you want to be is visiting an elderly shut-in. "Mom, why do we have to visit Mrs. Murphy again?" Her answer, "Well, if I visit a lonely elderly person now, when I'm older God will make sure somebody's there to take care of me." Mom was right (as she was about so many things, just don't tell her I said that!). What you give comes back to you. As I got older, and became ill, I got a taste of what it was like to need help myself, to be treated as one of "the least of these" as it says in the Bible. Jesus said, "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers (or sisters), you do to me." I've found that very few individuals, even many Christians, live by that verse. And I became determined I would no longer look away when I saw someone in need of help. Of course, like most, I hold no celebrity status, no position of power or influence, and have barely enough money to get by myself. But I've found that I could make small donations, sign petitions, buy gifts for bithdays and special occasions where part or all of the proceeds went to a good cause. It became a hobby, a passion. It also lifted my spirits, as nothing is more depressing than sitting around and thinking about yourself and your own problems. If you're interested in finding low-cost or free ways to give back yourself, a great guidebook is Nicole Bouchard-Boles "How To Be An Everyday Philanthropist". I will link to her blog on here..she's really the professor here, and I'm just the student. I will try not to repeat any of the information in her book, but link to products, charities, online petitions that I believe in. Signing an online petition is free, and takes only a couple of minutes. Petitions are sent to and read by our Congressmembers and Senators here in America, so they do make a difference. I hope also to link with others with the same interest. I will also be linking to other websites, news stories, and blogs that I find of interest and related to issues of poverty, human rights, and social justice. As I said, I am very ill, and my illness will prevent me from blogging as much as I'd like, but I do hope you find any information that I provide helpful. Thank you for visiting! :)
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