Last week, I asked a neighbor far a ride to Blackstone Bicycle Works to deliver a used bicycle abandoned nearby. The Blackstone Bicycle Works was
Read moreMcDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade
This morning I left home about 3:35 AM to volunteer for the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This past Tuesday was my birthday, but I registered
Read moreMesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog
I was recently contacted by David Haas a blogger at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog about guest posts on my website. This is from David
Read moreHot Chocolate 15K/5K – Chicago
This weekend I volunteered for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5k Chicago. This is just one of several runs and triathlons organized by RAM Racing annually. It
Read moreMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer
This morning the American Cancer Society held it’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Montrose Harbor. It was a non-competitive 3 mile walk that
Read moreDonate Life Illinois – I Am. Are You?
Last Spring Donate Life Illinois started a campaign to raise awareness for the organ/tissue donor registry. After visiting their website I learned that they were
Read moreIt Gets Better – Bear in Chicago
In the fall of 2010 Dan Savage and his partner Terry posted a video on YouTube to inspire gay teens and young men facing harassment
Read moreChicago Marathon 2011
This morning my bus was detoured over mile before I arrived at the South Loop Hotel to report for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Read moreCenter for Economic Progress
This morning I volunteered at the Center for Economic Progress. The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) helps hard-working, low-income families move from financial uncertainty to
Read moreAmerican Red Cross – Donate Blood
This afternoon I went to the De Paul Center down town to donate during their blood drive. The motto of the American Red Cross is
Read moreLight the Night Walk
Tonight I helped at the Chicago Light The Night Walk the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraising walk to pay tribute, and bring hope to people
Read moreHyde Park Jazz Festival
This afternoon I volunteered for the Hyde Park Jazz Festival as a bus stop manager. It was interesting and I rode a free bus shuttling
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