April the "Month of the Military Child". It is sponsored by Operation Military Kids. Monday, April 15 is Purple Up for Military Kids in several states. States that are officially participating in the OMK: Purple Up for Military Kids event: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Montana New Hampshire … Continue reading Purple Up for Military Kids
Thank You
My cousin posted this on FB and I had to share. It as a great message. Pay attention to the current solider and vet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKJ-kfsDMPY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Both the solider and the vet served in the unpopular wars. They way Vietnam veterans were treated upon return to the country was shameful. While many volunteer even more were … Continue reading Thank You
Another Word on Bullying
October is Bullying Prevention Month and in honor of that I want to share a video by my cousin's students. Oh, yeah they were winners of the 2012 The Great American No Bull Challenge The Formula written and directed by Austin Barker, Copperas Cove High School
A Word To Bullies
News WKBT Anchor Jennifer Livingston takes on a comment from a viewer. Actually, she takes the guy down on her news show. Livingston also uses it as springboard to promote the National Anti-Bullying Month and encourage viewers. As someone who was bullied unmercifully from 4th grade until I graduate from high school I'm glad that … Continue reading A Word To Bullies
Go Purple
Friday September 21st is "Go Purple to End Alzheimer's". September is World Alzheimer's Month. Worldwide, 35 million people and their families are affected by dementia. Join us by raising awareness, reducing stigma and sharing your story. Together, we can help end Alzheimer's. Chances are that someone in your family or someone you know has been … Continue reading Go Purple
Indiana and Kentucky Tornadoes: How You Can Help
Last week a string of tornadoes ripped through the Midwest and Southeastern U. S. Several towns have been devastated by these storms. How you can help: American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief Samaritan's Purse: Emergency Relief Southeastern Indiana Baptist Association World Vision http://imbresources.org/index.cfm?fa=product.detail&prodID=3352&cid=imbel
Operation Christmas Child 2011
It's time to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Franklin Graham's organization Samaritan's Purse that seeks to provide the neediest children with a simple gift. This may be the only gift that many have ever received. How You Can Get Involved: Pack a shoe box. Take box … Continue reading Operation Christmas Child 2011
