Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2008

Last December, Susan Reynolds , an artist and social media maven, was diagnosed with Breast cancer. She announced on her blog, " I use Twitter to fight Cancer " and without any formal blogger relations campaign, well-known and influential bloggers blogged about her situation and changed their avatars to include peas.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. Or do what Planned Parenthood did and partner with local tattoo artists who may have a connection to your cause to donate a portion of their bookings to your organization. 2019 Start-Date: July 28).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

They’re jocks, geeks, artists, musicians and cheerleaders…and we need their help. I wanted to turn this experience into something positive…so, basically, we released BlameDrewsCancer.com which allows you with a twitter hashtag, #blamedrewscancer , to blame anything you want on my cancer.” Doing good isn’t our job, it’s everyone’s.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a common question we hear time and time again. That’s why cancer research fundraisers that ask participants to shave their head are so viral. Maybe they’re artistic challenges. “What kind of fundraisng event should I run for my nonprofit?”. We’re talking the Ice Bucket Challenge, the Polar Plunge , No Shave November.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Then I'd say number five is how interesting and funny the media and general public are because so many people found the story so compelling and interesting that six months after I stopped it, I'm still talking about it regularly, and people are asking questions. laughs] I love that that is one of the most popular questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

I've been living with fourth-stage breast cancer (all through my bones, they say) since 2001, but these have been the best years of my life, as living so much on the edge of life does tend to invite one to be mindful and purposeful. I'm glad you asked the question. Can you tell me a story about you? Why are they compelling?

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