As we gather with family of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving I encourage you, after you have reflected on what and who you are thankful for (perhaps when dessert is served) consider ways in which you can give to others and charities that improve your community and the greater world.
For the past three years I have worked to create a non-profit called Community Investors dedicated to helping adolescent kids by using creative after-school play (flag-football, dodgeball, etc.) as an opportunity for kids to socialize, de-stress, get active, strengthen emotionally, and have fun. Our goal is to create a model in my town of Wellesley that can be replicated in any community, anywhere.
Sounds simple... and it is if you have the right people and programs that create these kinds of opportunities for kids to shine but that is not the case at present and the picture grows darker by the day.
Research and news tells us kids today are:
- MORE disconnected/anti-social
- MORE stressed/suicidal
- LESS active
- WEAKER emotionally
- And WINNING and ELITISM are more important than fun and friends
All donations are tax-deductible
If you think your company shares in our mission and can match or sponsor our efforts please let me know and I can provide further details.
On November 8th, my kids, family and friends joined together as charity challenge team supporting Community Investors along with The 431 Project at the Fenway Spartan Sprint. Overcoming obstacles and helping others is a great metaphor for life.
Through the generosity of others we've raised almost $10,000 for kids so far and I know we can do even more.
Shine on, shine bright.
Inspire the fire,
Chris Cavallerano
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