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2014 Fundraising Season
It’s time again to start participating in raising funds for great charities and nonprofit organizations this year! While it’s still a few months away, I wanted to post my fundraising link for...
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ShoreRun 2013 Finish
It’s in the books! Feel very good and I hope I made my goal time. :)
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A reason why donating to cancer research is important
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-cancer–a-cure-just-got-closer-thanks-to-a-tiny-british-company–and-the-result-could-change-lives-of-millions-8707590.html
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Obliteride 2013
I’m volunteering for Obliteride, a Fred Hutch fundraising bike ride in August in Seattle. If any of you would like to donate to fund cancer research, please follow the link below to my fundraising...
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Run with Heart 5k and Obliteride 2013
Today was a very busy day for me in helping raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer. First was the inaugural Run with Heart 5k in Everett, benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I...
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Skagit Flats Half-Marathon
As my training progresses, it was time to do a half-marathon. Luckily there was one that was both close and facilitated a philanthropic donation. The Skagit Flats Marathon and Half Marathon took place...
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From the Shadow of the Burj
One of the best ways to learn about how to improve your own neighborhood, city, or country, is by visiting, observing, learning from others, and then bringing the best ideas back to implement in and...
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Happy New Year!
2013 went by rather fast! It was one heck of an exciting year for me personally. I can’t wait to see what 2014 holds! Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2014!
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Brazil
This month I had the incredible fortune to visit Brazil during the biggest sporting event in the world, the World Cup in football (soccer). I have always wanted to visit Brazil and having been a fan of...
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Lake Stevens Planning Commission
I wish to thank the Lake Stevens Planning Commission, and Mayor Vern Little, for appointing me to the city’s Planning Commission this month. It is an honor to be selected to serve one’s city and I hope...
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Obliteride 2014
As you may know, I participated as a volunteer in the inaugural Obliteride fundraising bike ride last year. This year is no different. Cancer doesn’t sleep, and neither should we! The proceeds of this...
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United Way Day of Caring
I had the wonderful opportunity to serve alongside my colleagues for the United Way Day of Caring today. We helped with the landscaping for El Centro De La Raza in Seattle. According to their statement...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
It is always good to take some time to reflect on the year that was and identify all the things one should be thankful for. I have been blessed with another year full of new friends, experiences, and...
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Happy 2015!
As the sun sets on another year, I wish you all a happy 2015. Peace and blessings!
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Obliteride 2015
Dear Friends, This is my third consecutive year participating in the fundraising and volunteering for the event Obliteride, a three-day bike ride benefitting the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center. 100%...
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33rd Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 2015
I’m participating in the 33rd Annual Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes because I know that my fundraising efforts will help improve the lives of millions of people living with type 1 diabetes...
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Planting Trees with Adopt-A-Stream Foundation
As the warm weather slowly starts to come back, a lot of fun outdoor volunteer events are happening around the Pacific Northwest, and in our own back yard in Lake Stevens! I had the pleasure today to...
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Hungry Hearts Foundation
You may have noticed a lack of updates here since April and there is a big reason why. For the last ten months, I have been working with a group of amazing people to continue, enhance, and grow the...
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Lake Stevens Rotary Club Donates to Hungry Hearts Foundation
I was very grateful to be invited by the Lake Stevens Rotary Club to accept, on behalf of the Hungry Hearts Foundation, their generous donation to our organization. It was wonderful to see and speak in...
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Mirza Avdic Joins Lake Stevens Food Bank Board
I am honored to be accepted by the Lake Stevens Food Bank as its newest board member, and thank the directors for accepting me to the board. I am very excited to get started on doing my part to help...
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