Frequently, I get comments like "You're everywhere on the Web" and "I was searching on the Internet and your websites kept appearing in the results."This doesn't happen by accident. It is also much less frustrating and less time-consuming if you have a world-class mentor who can guide you through the steps you need to take.Two of my mentors are David Perdew and Mark Hendricks. They are world-class Internet marketers and mentors. They are also available to mentor you in person, and David is al... Read Full Story

The Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk was held on May 2, 2009. It was a fun time. This year we added a dog walk and contest. There were also many prizes given out to participants at the walk. If you couldn’t attend the walk, watch the video to see what you missed. Be sure to get involved in the walk next year. Go to LetsMoveTogether.org to learn more. Read Full Story

If you were not able to attend the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk this year, check out the below slideshow. Charity walks can be fun and provide support to your cause. If you are not involved in a charity walk, go to... Read Full Story

Video is a great medium to use for bringing attention to an important cause. You don't need to be a professional videographer or use expensive equipment to create and distribute effective videos. Would you like to have some fun while creating videos that can make a difference? The following are a couple of current video contests night you should consider participating in: Show Us Your Moves The Show Us Your Moves video contest is encouraging physical activity. It is a part of the Arthriti... Read Full Story

Will Ferrell is an internationally known actor and comedian. His outrageous behavior has resulted in millions of smiles and laughs around the world. It also resulted in a celebrity status that can be leveraged for good. Since his college days, Will Ferrell has been a strong supporter of the nonprofit organization Cancer for College. Cancer for College provides college scholarships to cancer survivors and amputees. What is Will Ferrell’s latest method of support? Sunscreen! Will Ferrell Sunsc... Read Full Story

As you probably know, my wife Kim suffers from arthritis. Before that time, I thought arthritis was something that only afflicted elderly people and could be dealt with by taking a simple pain killer. I was wrong! Arthritis impacts us all Today, 46 million people (one in five) suffer from the pain of arthritis in the United States alone. There are also 300,000 children who are affected by arthritis. It is likely you know people who suffer from arthritis. Arthritis also imposes a major burden ... Read Full Story

Students Helping Honduras is busy this Spring holding fundraising events across the country. I was able to attend one of the events this past weekend at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The fundraising event was a volleyball tournament. The funds raised through the event are going to be used to build a library at the village of Villa Soleada in El Progreso, Honduras. The facility, designed by engineers and architects from the Building Goodness Foundation, will gi... Read Full Story

Are you a nonprofit board member or considering serving as a nonprofit board member in the future? That is great! Actively participating on a nonprofit board is a great way to make a difference.Christopher Scott from the Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, and Change blog recently interviewed me regarding my board experience. Christopher asked some great questions to uncover reasons to be a board member and how your participation on a nonprofit board can be most effective. Click here to check o... Read Full Story

Today is Spread the Word to End the Word day. I learned about this event from Laura at the 25 Days to Make a Difference blog. What is Spread the Word to End the Word day? It is a National Awareness Day, established by Special Olympics, to raise awareness of the hurtful effects of the "R-word" and encourage people to pledge to stop using it. Today, young people across the country are leading efforts to raise awareness and raise funds from peers and the community to vow not to use the... Read Full Story

December 31, 2008 marked the beginning of an exciting group of people worldwide. Inspired by the small random act of kindness by Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church in Chicago, the group was formed on Facebook. Soon 100's were joining to become a part of a community who pledged to do at least one act of kindness every day for the entire year. Today, it reaches over 11,000 members across the globe. The group is active. This means members haven't simply joined just ... Read Full Story