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Austin non-profit offers free yoga for cancer survivors

Connection Cafe

But, instead, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an Austin-area organization that is making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. The Austin chapter, headed by Holly Krenek, is working with Sundara Yoga to offer unlimited free classes to cancer survivors.

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

Tech Soup

" Armed with this vision, Carr secured a private grant and launched Legacy of Hope Austin (LOH) in 2010. Two years ago, Cisco Systems engineering manager Roland Holloway nearly reached the point of needing hospice care due to complications from cancer. " Next Steps for Legacy of Hope Austin. spanhidden.

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Destined to ring bells

Judi Sohn

Back in 2007, the Colorectal Cancer Coalition rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. At this point, Gene Austin, CEO of Convio asked the clients in attendance to come up one at a time to have their photos taken with him and Vinay Bhagat, Co-Founder. Very touristy.

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What Does the Mobile Market Look Like for Nonprofits?

NetWits

description : The American Cancer Society Relay for Life application is a great tool to track your fundraising progress, and to keep current on all Relay for Life news! Users will also find current news about each park, access and visitor information, and directions to park visitor centers. 4) name: Relay For Life App. link : [link] #.

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Congrats to David Neff: Nonprofit Marketer of the Year

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Neff is the Director of Web, Film and Interactive Strategy for the American Cancer Society's High Plains division ( www.cancer.org ) and is also the Executive Director of Lights. C-Tools was the first PDA software tool for the prevention of cancer developed by the American Cancer Society, and SharingHope.TV

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Great reads from around the web on March 30th

Amy Sample Ward

Growing Virtual Roots – How our online efforts led to amazing offline results – A great case study in community organizing, on and offline, from Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. "From The festival will be held July 28-July 30 in Austin, Texas." It is free for all non-profits and causes to submit their film.

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Lights. Camera. Help. Opens Submissions for Nonprofit Film Festival with Pre-screening in Austin, Texas

Connection Cafe

opening night pre-screening here in Austin and was blown away by the powerful videos shared by the four nonprofit organizations screening their video entries. This festival is the first of its kind in the nation and reflects the spirit of Austin, a city with prominent non-profit, grassroots and activism communities.

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