TweetsGiving 2009
So what are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? For many of us it has been a tough year (relatively speaking of course, we still have things better here in the US than most other people) but there is still much to be grateful for. In my case, I have a great family, work with some fantastic people and have had a chance to make a difference in people’s lives since I met the great people involved in 12for12k. I’m really looking forward to... [Read More...]
Big 12for12k bash – Live in Lowell
For the December “Homeless” theme, the New England 12for12k team would love to invite you to Live in Lowell! – a special 12for12k event. Live in Lowell! takes place on Thursday, December 10th and will be an evening of music, networking and fun in support of MA Coalition for the Homeless. There will be live music all night with some of the coolest local musicians as well as raffles and auctions. All in all, a great opportunity to meet with other... [Read More...]
12for12k Live!
Getting 12for12k out of our computers and right to real people – my friend Rich Marti organized a great live music event at The Rock Cafe in Rocky Hill, CT. This was all in support of Musicians on call – the 12for12k charity for October. If you missed the event, you can check out my slideshow of images with the soundtrack coming from the live band. Musicians on Call is a group of great people making life better for unwell people. Please... [Read More...]
Totally Incorrect Video-cast! 12for12k
If you read Totally Incorrect, or hang out with me at Twitter, you’ll know that I support the charity movement 12for12k For a while, I’ve wanted to put a video-cast of my thoughts together and finally got around to it. To get more information, here are some links: 12for12k.org website Follow Danny Brown on Twitter Follow Henie Reisinger on Twitter Musicians on Call Doctors Without Borders The brilliant bluesy theme music is by Lee Douglas Want... [Read More...]
12for12k Musicians on Call
Music is incredibly powerful and can be enjoyed by everyone. We are really pleased to be supporting Musicians on Call – a unique group of musicians bring the healing power of music to bedsides in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. Currently Musicians on Call has chapters in New York, Philadelphia, Nashville and Miami and provides services in... [Read More...]
UniqueDay Events – Caren Interview
My interview with Caren Holliday – done for 12for12k Doctors Without Borders Event Read More →
I Love Barbara Talisman!
When I was heading out to the office this morning, I glanced at the 12for12k Twitter stream and saw a response from Danny Brown to a blog post that had been written by someone called Barbara Talisman. Knowing that there is nothing like a good fight to start the day, I felt compelled to read the posts by both parties – Ms. Talisman first. To say I was surprised was an understatement. You can read her contribution to American literature here.... [Read More...]
12for12k Global Event #GG24
I’ve already written about the program that the 12for12k team has been putting together to support our September charity, Doctors Without Borders, The month has started really well with the Music as Medicine events proving to be a huge success and going a long way to meeting our goals. It is going to be up to the social media community to take over and finish the month on a high note. 12for12k is planning a gala Go Global 24 hour event that... [Read More...]
12for12k – Doctors Without Borders
September promises to be a fantastic month for The 12for12k Challenge. It is going to bring together three powerful ideas: 12for12k: The idea that regular people can use social media to get together and make the World better Global Patriot: Mark Lovett’s vision that patriotism needed be confined by national or regional boundaries – which I subscribe to 100% Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières using the same philosophy to... [Read More...]
Totally Incorrect Podcast – August 09
This months podcast is very much a social media one. You can hear me ramble on about Twitter/Facebook/FriendFeed. The Twitter outage, Facebook buying out FriendFeed etc. Also, an update with what’s going on with 12for12k right now as well as my #FollowFriday and Fool of the Week features. You can listen in the little media player you should see below. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download... [Read More...]
