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Ultra marathon runner, Andrea Kooiman, and American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, discuss the ever expanding genres of running and exercise philanthropy. Andrea is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of We Run Orange County's Kids (WeROCK), a nonprofit that provides after-school intervention programs for Middle and High School students in the Orange County, California area.
Based on the idea that life is like a marathon, the mission of We ROCK is to teach teenagers the important life skills of goal setting, self-reliance, discipline and self-confidence through the design and delivery of instructional programs focused on the proper training for, and completion of, a marathon.
Further insights in this podcast include story snippets involving the background history of Steve Prefontaine and the Steve Prefontaine Foundation, Dan Pallota and the AIDS Rides, and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.
Contact: [email protected]
Show Sponsors
Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/ Givsum Foundation: http://www.givsumfoundation.org/Production Assistance
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels Lindsey BurrisMusic Notes
Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run Dixie Chicks, Ready to Run One Direction, Ready to Run Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Against the Wind Forest Gump Soundtrack Jackson Brown, Running On -
Business and contract lawyer, Quyen Tu, shares the growing intersection between business and philanthropy in the exciting new arena of Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations.
American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of businesses as a force for good.
Contact: Shawn Wehan
Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Bart Houlahan of B Lab.
Primary Links:
B Lab, Benefit Corporations, Patagonia, AND1, ETSY, WARBY PARKER, BEN AND JERRY'S ICE CREAM, and KICKSTARTER
Show Sponsors:
Givsum: Empowering Everyone To Be A Force For Good
FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community
Production Assistance:
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels
Lindsey Burris, Impact Engine Consulting
Music Notes:
JACK JOHNSON, MOONSHINE
SAMPLES, CASTLE WALLS
U2, YAHWEH
LED ZEPLIN, MONEY
JAZZ LIBERATORZ, BLUE AVENUE
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Rock to Recovery Founder, Wesley Geer, shares his personal story of recovery, his life as a rock musician traveling the world and his organization's mission/vision to soothe the restless souls of those in recovery.
American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of recovery philanthropy.
Contact: Shawn Wehan
Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation and the Rock to Recovery Fundraiser.
DONATE TO ROCK TO RECOVERY HERE!
Contact: [email protected]
Show Sponsors
Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/ FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/Production Assistance
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels Lindsey Burris, Impact Engine ConsultingReference Notes
The Almanac of American Philanthropy, Karl Zinsmeister & The Philanthropy RoundtableMusic Notes
Korn, Freak On A Leash, Narcissistic Canniball & Fall Away From Me Hed P.E., Suck It Up Van Hallen, Jump Jimmy Hendrix, Purple Haze Enya, No Holly for Miss Quinn Pachelbels, Canon in D Saint Motel, Just My Type Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water
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Sean Swentek, A Walk On Water's Vice President, shares the organization's mission/vision of providing Surf Therapy to individuals with special needs.
American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of special needs philanthropy.
Contact: Shawn Wehan
Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Special Olympics, Fish For Life and the Goodwill...as well as further background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.
Contact: [email protected]
Show Sponsors
Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/ FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/Production Assistance
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels Lindsey Burris, Impact Engine ConsultingReference Notes
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On Thanksgiving Day 2014, Tracy Stayton embarked on an adventure around the world to perform 34 service projects; giving back to others unconditionally and truly feeling 34tunate! Upon return, her inspiring experience has led her to begin the 4tunate Movement.
American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan and co-host Lindsey Burris, tackle the challenging questions with Tracy as to what it was like to leave everything behind, spend a year abroad and return after pursuing service work around the world...expecting nothing in return.
Contact: Shawn Wehan
Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of overseas philanthropy, the inspiration behind the Peace Corps, the charity A Long Way Home and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.
Contact: [email protected]
Show Sponsors
Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/ FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/Production Assistance
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels Lindsey Burris Kerry GallagherMusic Notes
Enrique Iglesias Saint Motel Glass AnimalsReference Notes
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Innovative Philanthropist Lindsey Burris and American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan discuss two growing genres of philanthropy: prize and venture. Nonprofits such as the XPRIZE Foundation and GenNext Foundation are creating significant change and societal benefit by approaching philanthropy from the vantage point of innovation. Lindsey instructs and shares her personal experience as Development Director and Executive Director of two of America's top impacting organizations, as well as her next steps in advancing philanthropy.
Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of prize and venture philanthropy, the nonprofit charity:water and Scott Harrison, futurist Peter Diamandis, GenNext CEO Michael Davidson and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.
Contact: [email protected]
Show Sponsors
Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/ FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/Production Assistance
Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels Lindsey BurrisMusic Notes
Alt J Saint Motel U2 Glass AnimalsBook Notes
Bold, Peter Diamandis Abundance, Peter Diamandis The Almanac of American Philanthropy, Karl Zinsmeister & The Philanthropy Roundtable
