Hunter Gomez

The Gomez’s are arguably one of the most philanthropic families I have ever met. They constantly instill selfless values on their kids and encourage them to give back at every opportunity. Their youngest son, Hunter, is a successful teen actor and on his 18th birthday he chose to organize a soccer tournament for a good cause instead of celebrate like most young men might.

The video he made illustrates how powerful that decision was both for the people he helped and himself as a man.

Long Treks On Skate Decks UPDATE

Many of you had the pleasure of learning about Paul and his crew making a difference from AG’s recent post titled “Long Treks On Skate Decks”. I have had the pleasure of emailing with Paul and through that learned that AG wasn’t entirely accurate with all our information and wanted to include this update that he sent me:

“LongTreksOnSkateDecks covered a solo trip done by our team mate Laura Hatwell who raised money for Help for Hero’s based out of the UK where she lives.

I have strongly considered doing an event for a charity to help Soldiers with PTSD having been in the Army myself and having lots of friends serving in Afghanistan. But due to our heavy focus on documenting our trip through photographs, video, music, stories and poem, we’ve decided to partner up with a local charity this year named Art a la Carte. Art a la Carte is a small charity based out of Calgary Alberta Canada that focuses on patients recovering from cancer. They provide artwork of various media types which is loaned/presented to the patients at local cancer centers. We will be providing landscape photography as well as photographs of us on our journey’s to Art a la Cart to be used as images to help ease patients, or to help motivate them. On our next voyage to morocco, we are also trying to raise a Minimum of $1 per Kilometer for each rider (totaling $7500 minimum} for the charity. Our mission is to inspire people first and foremost so we felt this was an excellent charity to work with.”

I have to say, I really admire Paul for the thought he’s putting into his charity of choice. AG is always encouraging people to find a cause they REALLY connect with, not just the first one they see. It’s as important to connect with your cause as it is to connect with your challenge.

Keep following Paul and his crew at http://www.longtreksonskatedecks.com/

Charlie Simpson Helps Haiti

Often, the silver lining in a huge tragedy like the one in Haiti is seeing everyone come together in the aftermath to help those in need. It’s humanity at its finest and Charlie Simpson, a sever year old athlete, is a prime example. Click HERE to read this heart warming article.

Executive Running

Here is a great article about different ways young adults are giving back. My personal favorite is about half way down and talks about a VP of Goldman Sach’s private equity arm running a marathon a month to raise money for charities he cares about.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704429304574467633086321634.html

Push For The Cure

This is a great story of a few Canadian guys who decided to do something about breast cancer so they grabbed their long boards and set out to skate across Canada. Please take a second to watch the video on their home page by clicking HERE. Their message at the end of the film sums up the reason for this website.

A Heart Warming Monday Story

If you’re anything like me, Monday isn’t your favorite day of the week. If that’s the case, please read this story it will brighten your day. It’s a heart warming story that will make you smile and inspire you. This is an amazing story of an athlete making a difference. Here is a quote to give you a glimpse.

“I always try to tell people, whatever you can do, keep doing it, keep doing it,”

Click HERE to read.

Double Take

Our surroundings are never perfect but Kevin Connolly is proof that we can always adapt. His story is one worth checking out and I have no doubt that you’ll draw a significant amount of inspiration from him. I know I did.

Please visit this website and see/learn more HERE

Pablove

Childhood cancer is devastating for all who encounter it but especially for the parents of the child facing it. The Pablove Foundation is a light born out of this dark disease. Pablo lost his battle to cancer at an early age and his Dad is now doing something about it.

October 10, 2009, Pablo’s dad, Jeff Castelaz, along with his cycling coach, Rick Babington, will embark on a 3,100 mile ride spanning the entire US. They will start in St. Augustine, FL and in the course of 30 days on their bikes, make their way to Pablo’s grave at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.

Pablove Across America is Jeff’s show of commitment to fighting kids’ cancer—and his need to wring out his soul of its sadness. Along the way, he’ll visit children’s hospitals to connect with cancer kids just like Pablo. He’ll promote cancer awareness on radio, television and in the written press. Anything to drive home the mission of the Pablove Foundation, and to keep Pablo’s spirit and boundless energy alive.

Pablove Across America is about standing up, hammering the pedals, speaking out and FIGHTING back—to raise awareness that kids get cancer, families need help and hope—hope not only to find a cure, but in the day-to-day grind of treatment.

Learn more HERE

Hope on Wheels

Hope on Wheels is a women’s cycling event in Middle Tennessee offering women an opportunity to ride and fundraise in their hope for a cure. Women can ride, train and fundraise throughout the year to prepare for this landmark women’s ride. 100% of participant entry fees are directed to fight breast cancer by the event beneficiary The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.

Sign up for the next ride HERE

Beemer’s Quest

Brian “Beemer” Wickman is a close friend and inspiration. I have never known someone to overcome as much as he has in life. He has met overwhelming challenges with grace and poise and inspired all who meet him. Now he’s going beyond the call of duty again to choose a challenge and overcome it all in the name of raising money for those in need. Please learn more and support him by clicking HERE