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Movember + NHL + VISA Checkout = More Money For The Cause

November 13, 2015/1 Comment/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

As you all know, the Movember movement is one that is close to my heart and something that I genuinely enjoy raising money for each year. This year I had the special opportunity to team up with the NHL, Movember and VISA Checkout to promote some great new tools that make the Movember season a […]

#BeRemarkable And Join The World Diabetes Day Thunderclap!

November 8, 2015/65 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

What makes someone remarkable? Is it the ability to overcome adversity? Carrying a positive attitude even in the toughest situations? Raising more that three children? Seriously, how do those parents do it?? In an effort to help promote World Diabetes Day and Bayer Diabetes Care’s #BeRemarkable campaign, I was asked to talk about a remarkable […]

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies #TreatsForToys Is Back!

November 3, 2015/0 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

As a blogger I occasionally get the opportunity to do some good with my platform. I am especially grateful to once again have been asked to take part in the Treats for Toys program from Kellogg’s, which benefits the Salvation Army. This campaign has a little bit of something for everyone with the big payoff […]

Basketballs, Billups and Bat Flips!

October 19, 2015/0 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Our lives are defined by the accumulation of our experiences, both good and bad. This past weekend I had the opportunity to add a notch to the “good” column as far as experiences go! It was one of those moments that will be the answer to a “where were you when?” question. Last week I […]

I Don’t Cook, Except When I Do

October 19, 2015/1 Comment/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I don’t live in some magical dream world where I think am a world class chef. Actually, I don’t even have the confidence in the kitchen to attempt the most basic of meals outside of scrambled eggs and grilled cheese sandwiches. Now that my kids are getting older and developing their own identities, life has […]