I met 7-year-old Maggie on the warm sands of Doheny State Beach in California’s Orange County. She arrived with her lovely family and upon our introduction, she hid her face behind her mom for a very long time. This tiny, beautiful, shy and frightened little girl did not look happy to be there. Despite a long struggle of pleading from her family and big warm smiles from me, she was not having any part of this Best Day Foundation playdate at the beach. Her amazingly encouraging big brother, Sam, … [Read more...] about Be Part of Someone’s Best Day
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Health Benefits of Volunteering
The first time I learned the word “volunteer” was in second grade. We were reading about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and the selfless work she undertook to enhance the situation of others. At the young age of seven, Mrs. Roosevelt’s inspiring efforts had an impact on me – ultimately instilling a desire to serve. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to build a career around service and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities that span a spectrum of causes. To be quite honest, the … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Volunteering
Benefits of Volunteering with a Local Non-Profit
There is never a shortage of opportunities in Flagstaff to reach out and volunteer at one of the many local non-profit agencies. Doing so is a chance to give back to the community and is also a chance to gain personal experience you may carry with you throughout your career or personal development. In Flagstaff, members of the community have opportunities to help clean and maintain local trails, while other organizations may involve medical care or work with children. Luckily for Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Benefits of Volunteering with a Local Non-Profit
