When news of the tragic earthquake in Haiti spread across the globe last week, millions of people asked, “What can I do to help?” No more than a few hours after the disaster, The American Red Cross answered with, “You can send us a text”... and hundreds of thousands of people reached for their phones to donate.
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Michael Gadsby beat Keith Scandone by decision after 3 rounds of a grueling match of Blind Boxing at North Bowl. The match, still under protest, ties up the competition between the two, with 3 events left to play. The campaign, See O3 Run, is being run to raise money and raise awareness for Back on My Feet, the non-profit organization that promotes self sufficiency for the homeless, through running, to build confidence, strength and self esteem.
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When was the last time you had the chance to wear a pair of kicks with your suit/dress? Probably not at work... hopefully not prom... or your wedding day... unless you are European, then it was probably yesterday... Either way, next month there is a great opportunity to dust off your cool kicks and sport them at work, with a great cause attached to it- Back on My Feet’s Sneaker Day. Back on My Feet, a Philadelphia non profit who uses running to promote self-sufficiency in the homeless population, is celebrating its two year anniversary with a two week long celebration that includes multiple events along with Sneaker Day. Here’s how it works - You donate $5 online through the Sneaker Day Donation Page and bring your sneakers to work on June 19th and you are all set (Make sure your company has teamed up with Back on My Feet for Sneaker Day- we do not want you to get in trouble)! Help Back on My Feet reach their goal of $100,000 while at the same time being comfortable in your kicks.
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We are proud to announce the partnership between O3 and Back on my Feet, the non-profit organization that promotes a healthier lifestyle for the homeless. We will be working with BOMF to re-develop their website, including integrating a new E Commerce platform, in conjunction with the announcement for the roll out of their 3rd city on June 19th, 2009. Already in Philadelphia and Baltimore, founder Anne Mahlum has grown the organization rapidly since its inception 19 months ago. Mahlum, recognized by CNN as one of their 50 International Heroes recently, now has 112 members and 450 volunteers (Numbers that increase significantly each month). They also offer job training, educational scholarships, and housing assistance for those of us who are less fortunate.