Author: Sandra

Toronto Alzheimer Society

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
Toronto Alzheimer SocietyThe Toronto Alzheimer Society (or, Alzheimer Society Toronto) is making a joyfully compassionate difference: “I came here to die, but now I’m here to live” – Mrs. Jacobs. As quoted by her son two weeks after moving into One Kenton Place. Continue reading "Toronto Alzheimer Society" →

Motorcycle Renegades, Rallies, and Getting Results

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
Motorcycle madness was not on our minds when my husband and I opted to Motorcycle 2take his mom on a road trip one August. When we head out on a trek, we don't make a plan. We pick a direction, point the nose of our car that direction, and just see where the road takes us. Turning the corner off a dusty Wyoming road one hot summer we were surprised to find ourselves surrounded by hundreds of motorbikes and their devoted riders! Continue reading "Motorcycle Renegades, Rallies, and Getting Results" →

Arthritis Society: Treatment, Caring Support, Advocacy

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
The Arthritis Society is one of our charities, and at the time of this Arthritis Societywriting we have several donations in the works for them. As you set to Spring cleaning, in addition to cleaning out the closets you may need to tackle the garage? Consider the Arthritis Society in that clean sweep! Continue reading "Arthritis Society: Treatment, Caring Support, Advocacy" →

The ALS Society Vehicle Donation Nets Over $10, 000.00

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One Calgary man's donation on behalf of the ALS Society will make a strong ALS Societyimpact. His BMW netted $10544.75 on sale day! Our donation outcomes in the thousands of dollars do put a bounce in our step.   We are equally grateful for every steady-on recycle-ready vehicle that rolls through our program! Despite continuing instability in the metal industry, our agents continue to pay the highest prices they can, ensuring that your charities of choice see incremental gifts each month. Continue reading "The ALS Society Vehicle Donation Nets Over $10, 000.00" →

Money Stress Impacts Canadian Donors and Charities

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
We hear it in your voice, and we see it in your donor notes. Money stress is impacting how you go about giving. You want to make the biggest impact possible, both for your charity, and on your income taxes. Continue reading "Money Stress Impacts Canadian Donors and Charities" →

Weather Network | Top 10 Stories From 2016

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, You and Your Health
Have you checked in at the Weather Network recently? 'Ever heard of an ice disc? Searching for reassurance that last (non)winter really did happen, this Alberta gal went looking for some perspective on the unrelenting (where are our Chinooks?!) chill of our winter, so far. The WN does not disappoint! Continue reading "Weather Network | Top 10 Stories From 2016" →