A little over a week ago I convinced Chris Brogan to shave his head for charity. We decided that we wanted to donate laptops to kids (not OLPC because Chris donated to them last year). To date we have raised $6,400 from nearly 150 contributors (thank you!). But, we’re still under our goal of $10,000 by May 24th. So, I’m asking that you give up just a couple lattes to help some kids that need these laptops way more than any of us need to visit a coffee shop a couple days this week.
So far we’ve had corporate donations from:
Citrix Online (disclosure: client)
Radian6 (disclosure: conference sponsor)
Crocs (with 200+ pairs of shoes)
…if you’re interested a corporate donation, please let me know and I’ll be in touch.
As Chris recently asked: Can you help us prove that social media can help causes like this?
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I always try to look for the salad or wrap when I’m running through the terminal rather than the quick cookie or chips.
Skip the soda on your flights and save the calories. I pack Tazo tea bags and ask for hot water when the beverage cart comes through.
Love the site!
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If you know you’re going to be traveling or working away from home, make yourself a veggie sandwich, pack some snacks, throw a couple apples and oranges in your bag (I’m assuming you’ve got a bag for your laptop, books etc) and you can skip the restaurants at the cafe, airport etc.
Love the go outside tip. I try to work outside at least for a few hours during the week. Great chance to get some fresh air plus it helps build inspiration seeing all the movement going on around you.
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Great tips!
Me I go with "eat before leaving home" – choose fruit when possible – apples/bananas in most little coffee shop/food kiosks – a grande misto non-fat with sugar free vanilla syrup is as decadent as a vanilla latte – but at only 60 calories.
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Packing tea is a great idea and one I hadn’t thought of before! I agree, I always try to find a salad or wrap (whole wheat) place at the airport. That’s why I enjoy that so many airports are putting in actually nice restaurants. It increases the likelihood of being able to find something more healthy.
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