To launch her new business, Geben Communication, my socially aware, brilliant and generous daughter, Heather Whaling, introduced Geben Gives. She acccepted nominations of non-profit organizations, used various social media outlets to publicize and to solicit votes, and the winner would get to choose a PR, Marketing, or Social Media package with Heather’s time and expertise donated.
I felt very strongly about two of the nominees but could only vote for one. I vowed that if one of my favorites won Geben Gives, I would write about the other. That’s how I got to today’s post. It’s very exciting that after thousands of votes, Camps for Kids won Geben Gives with a landslide 75%. That means I’m writing about CaringBridge, my other favorite nominee. The organization came in second with a respectable 24% of the votes.
According to the CaringBridge website,
CaringBridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free websites that connect family and friends during a serious health event, care and recovery.
A CaringBridge website is personal, private and available 24/7. It helps ease the burden of keeping family and friends informed. The websites are easy to create and use. Authors add health updates and photos to share their story while visitors leave messages of love and support in the guestbook.
Most of us have experienced a family member, perhaps far away, going through some kind of serious health challenge. We wonder how they are doing. We want updates on test results, surgery outcomes, recovery progress. CaringBridge provides a free and easy way for families to communicate via the web. Messages can be read or added 24/7 anywhere around the world, so family members have news as quickly as it can be added.
How can you help?
–>Share the CaringBridge website with your friends and family. Raise awareness before the service is needed.
–>Donate to help keep this free service available to the millions of families that need it.
You can also follow @CaringBridge on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. CaringBridge fills an important communication need at a critical time for families. I hope you’ll support their efforts.
PS: I might be a bit biased, but I would encourage you to connect with Heather. Follow @PRtini on Twitter, visit prTini.com or say hello to Geben Communication.
