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Not Because You Have To, But Because You Can

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Paul and Kaylynn George are true boosters in supporting the National MS Society. They’ve made a generous donation to the MS Walk, sponsoring walker Elizabeth Key and assisting her to not just meet but exceed her fundraising goals more than a dozen times over! Now THAT’S going above and beyond! Way to go, Paul and Kaylynn, and thank you for truly embracing the CVI Power Foundation spirit to play (and pay) it forward!

From intrepid stroller for the cause Ms. Elizabeth Key herself:

Why I Walk

I’ve registered for Walk MS because I want to do something for the people who
have been diagnosed – and because I want to do everything to prevent more people
from learning what it means to live with this disease. Today, there is no cure
for multiple sclerosis, and with a diagnosis occurring most frequently between
the ages of 20 and 50, many individuals face a lifetime filled with
unpredictability. Each step I take helps move us on step closer to fulfilling
the mission of the National MS Society…to create a world free of MS.

To learn more about he great works performed by the National MS Society or to learn how you can make a difference toward combating this debilitating illness, please visit: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/walkMapRegion.aspx

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to the National MS Society on behalf of Paul and Kaylynn George.

READing between the lines

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Nicci Nesmith-Hammerel, our content consultant extraordinaire, has taken the time to make a generous contribution to Rural Education And Development (READ) to help fight global poverty by aiding with childhood development, education, women’s empowerment, enterprise seeding and community development.

READ (Rural Education and Development) Global believes that empowering rural communities is critical to alleviating global poverty.  We envision a world where individuals, families and entire communities have access to the knowledge, resources and opportunities necessary to build more prosperous futures.

To learn more for yourself about this organization and the works they do, please visit: http://readglobal.org/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to READ on behalf of Nicci Hammerel.

How Can Helping Yourself Help Others?

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You can help yourself and others at the same time by doing like Mike! In addition to what he has raised for outside sponsorship and donations, Mr. Finley has donated against his own participation running in the RTO with his proceeds going to help fight childrens cancer as a part of Team CVI. If giving were a candle he’d be burning it at both ends! Way to go Mike, and good luck with the run. Feel the burn!

The Reno Tahoe Odyssey (RTO) is a 178 mile relay race run on foot, beginning in Reno and working its way through the areas of Reno, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and historic Virginia City. The 36 individual legs of this run take runners from a starting altitude of 4490 feet above sea level to a dizzying upper limit of 7334 feet and, after several climbs and descents, brings participants right back to where they began in downtown Reno. RTO dedicates their proceeds to two local non-profits, the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) and the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway. I know everyone is pulling for Team CVI to tear up the course!

For more about he RTO, including how you can help with volunteering or donations, please visit: http://www.renotahoeodyssey.com/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to the Reno Tahoe Odyssey on behalf of Mike Finley.

Andrea VanWinkle tells breast cancer to take a hike

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“AVON calling” is not always the most welcome greeting on a daily basis, but Andi and her mom have made lemonade out of it by donating to the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer event in Chicago. See? AVON does more than help us to look our best, they help those suffering to feel their best too! The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is your chance to make a powerful difference. By walking up to 39 miles in 2 days, you’ll support critical research and help ensure that all breast cancer patients can get the care they need. Are you IN IT TO END IT? Join us for an unforgettable weekend!

For more details on how AVON is striving to make strides against breast cancer, along with how you can help, please visit: http://www.avonwalk.org/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to AVON’s Walk for Breast Cancer on behalf of Andi VanWinkle.

Charity Begins in the Home

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Sarah McMahan is not only donating to help fight children’s cancer herself, she’s even getting her little ones in on the action. Well beyond merely playing it forward, she’s developing the next generation of donors as her son Josiah even gets in on the action to supplement his mom’s giving! They paired up to support the Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation. The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation’s vision is to reach every family affected by childhood cancer in the Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra regions. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness.

To learn more for yourself about the light they bring to the lives and families of children fighting cancer, please visit: http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to the Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation on behalf of Sarah McMahan.

Nicci Hammer(el)s out a Helping Hand

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Nicci has opted to make her donations in a manner that generate new donations all on their own! Through the KIVA site, she has made a donation toward a loan used to help a small business owner in Uganda to build their ability to self-sustain. As these “loans” are paid back to the charity site by recipients, the returned proceeds may then be used to do the same thing again. Talk about maximizing ROI! Way to not only pay and play it forward, Nicci!

KIVA is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world

To learn more on how you can help folks be able to take better care of themselves with KIVA, please visit: http://www.kiva.org/?gclid=CJ-g-aC6nLACFYuc7QodTzfVWw

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to KIVA on behalf of Nicci Hammerel.

Put Up Your Dukes!

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Paul and Kaylynn George have dealt a powerful blow against the troubles many children face on a day to day basis by making a generous donation in support of Fight4Life Boxing Ministries. Fight 4Life uses the fitness and  boxing program to teach self discipline, self confidence and physical fitness  through programs such as Tutoring, Mentoring, Bible sessions, and Fellowship services.   Fight 4Life Fitness and Boxing ministry empowers young people to make wise  decisions that lead to success in life. Playing it forward? Paul is popping a sharp jab toward the obstacles these kids encounter. What a knockout of a way to give back!

If you’d like to know more about Fight4Life Boxing Ministries, please take a moment to visit them at: http://www.f4lfitnessboxingministry.org/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to Fight4Life Boxing Ministies on behalf of Paul and Kaylynn George.

 

Digging with the Blue Dogs

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Just like clockwork, our VP of Products, Lisa Cummings, has performed her monthly good deed and continues her support of the wonderful works they do at Blue Dog Rescue. She’s not only kind and caring, but also consistent! With 4 donations in 4 months, Lisa looks to be aiming at an even dozen donation to these folks alone by the Holiday season! Thank you Lisa for spreading that mixture of good vibes and kibble that Blue Dogs have come to appreciate so!

For more information about Blue Dog Rescue, what they do, and how you can help, please visit: http://www.bluedogrescue.com/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to Blue Dog Rescue on behalf of Lisa Cummings.

bow wow wow, yippee yo, yippee yay

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Lisa Cummings does indeed love her Blue Dogs! Again she makes her monthly show of generosity to help a few canine friends see their ways through the dog days of summer. Blue Dog really does great works saving homeless pets and placing them with loving families. Keep up the great work Blue Dog and Lisa!

For more information about what Blue Dog Rescue does and how you can help, please visit: http://www.bluedogrescue.com/

As a sign of our support and appreciation, Corporate Visions has made a matching donation to Blue Dog Rescue on behalf of Lisa Cummings.