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An Idea that Became a Christmas Tradition
There are many images that come to mind when thinking about Christmas, but Colonel Sanders isn't typically one of them.

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Dec 10, 20232 min read
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A Time For Thanks & Giving
Thanksgiving’s a time for thanks—what are you thankful for?

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Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Of Life, Death and Finding Purpose
Caught up with life and its inevitable surprises, I haven't had much of a chance to post anything of late. Life continues to happen with...

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Oct 29, 20233 min read
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It's a Wrap
It's been a while since I have had the opportunity to write a new post. Summer turned out to be a busy season for us as we planned and...

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Sep 24, 20233 min read
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No Time for Complacency
Does positive news induce us to be complacent? Our supporters would say otherwise.

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Aug 15, 20233 min read
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You're Graduating, What's Next?
What do you want to be doing? Where do you see yourself? Simple questions that strike fear in many graduates.

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Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Dear Dad
Father's Day is a great time to tell your dad (or father figure in you life) how much he means to you.

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Jun 13, 20232 min read
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Celebrating Children
In Japan, Children's Day, May 5, caps off Golden Week.

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May 7, 20232 min read
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From Us, With Love
In a world that's gone virtual, a handwritten letter is magical. When was the last time you sent a handwritten note to someone?

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Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Spring Forward Giving
Does Daylight Savings time change make us feel less in the mood to give? Research indicates yes. I'm not too sure.

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Mar 11, 20232 min read
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Go Red
February is all about matters of the heart. Celebrate with us on National Wear Red Day on February 3rd.

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Jan 27, 20233 min read
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Hopping into 2023
Jan 22 marks the start of the new lunar new year and with it, we welcome the Rabbit. What does the Rabbit have in store for us?

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Jan 12, 20232 min read
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Growing Up
Growing up isn't easy, but with the right guidance and support, we can learn to navigate this difficult time and emerge and better.

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Jan 1, 20232 min read
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It Takes Two
How we at Red String make decisions and the nature of our relationships with our partner charities was a focus of our leadership toward...

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Dec 4, 20222 min read
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In Search for Affinity
Whether with time or money, reaching donors is hard, keeping them is even harder.

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Oct 30, 20223 min read
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The Blame Game
A month ago, I caught a cold. And it sucked. The first thing I did was take a COVID home test and it was negative. Good and bad. ...

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Oct 6, 20222 min read
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Cherishing Our Elders
I recently attended a family reunion on Mayne Island, just south west of Vancouver in British Columbia. The reunion gathered relatives...

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Sep 6, 20224 min read
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What Did You Do This Summer?
What are your fondest memories of summer vacations?

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Aug 20, 20223 min read
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Elementary
The path to college starts in elementary school, but its not grades that matter most, but the habits of mind.

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Jul 22, 20224 min read
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More Than Just Another Holiday
The 4th of July is more than just another day off. It celebrates the birth of a nation.

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Jun 30, 20222 min read
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