Reason to Give’s intern Kevin hosted his 23rd Birthday Party at the Chicago Bulls game on Saturday, February 26th, 2010 as a fundraiser for Reason to Give participant Steven to go on an educational trip to Europe with his high school. Thanks to Kevin and 24 of his closest friends, operation “Reason to watch the Bulls” was a success. Rosabel and her son Steven were delighted to hear about the success of the event and send their appreciation to everyone that participated. Read more about Rosabel and Steven’s cause.
Archive for February, 2010
Reason to Watch the Bulls: A Success!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Dawn Speaks at TEDxWindyCity Event!
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Firebelly Founder Dawn Hancock spoke at the TEDxWindyCity event “Creative Convergence” on February 10, 2010. “Creative Convergence” explored the many ways that designers, artists, engineers and inventors marry creativity and technology and thereby revolutionize our world.
You can view her full speech here.
Reason to Give is on Oprah Radio: The Derrick Ashong Experience
Saturday, February 6th, 2010Founder of Firebelly Foundation, Dawn Hancock was interviewed by Derrick Ashong in a fifteen minute spot on Oprah Radio February 6. The focus of the show was about artists that use their work to inspire change in the world around them. Dawn talks about using her own for profit business, Firebelly Design, to make a difference in the Humbodt Park community where the firm is based.
Dawn also discusses why she was compelled to start Firebelly Foundation and how Reason to Give came into existence. It is a great piece on the importance of making giving a part f everyday life and how Reason to Give strives to accomplish this for the residents of Humboldt Park.
To listen to the full interview follow this link. Dawn’s interview starts 26 minutes into the show.