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IHOP Free Pancakes February 23

IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has announced plans to serve millions of free pancakes on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Planned as a celebration of friends, family and community, IHOP hopes the program will raise $1.75 million for Children’s Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals, and other … [Read more...]

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Penny Experiment Project 2/15

Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions "What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?" He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food banks and The Penny Experiment was born. Jeffrey can't do it alone but his own inspiration is inspiring … [Read more...]

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Play to Raise Money for Haiti

Teaching children the importance of giving back and helping others is a fundamental lesson, especially when those in need are children just like them.  In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Youth HandsOn Network and Hasbro, Inc. have joined together to create a nationwide fundraising initiative for kids – PLAYATHON for Haiti. This effort will benefit SOS … [Read more...]

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Offer Extended-Blank $25 Checks for Charity

(Update:  We posted this awhile ago but we have just received word that this offer has been extended through 2/10 due to a great response!) A few months ago Mindy and I reviewed a Hana Professional Flat Iron and Hair Dryer. They have just contacted us and passed along some great news. They want to get you in the charitable mood. They will send you a blank check for $25 that you can use for … [Read more...]

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Penny Experiment Project 2/1

Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions "What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?" He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food banks and The Penny Experiment was born. Jeffrey can't do it alone but his own inspiration is inspiring … [Read more...]