Posts for July, 2009
Jul
16
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
Liz Cochran is truly concerned with the “matters of the heart.” This 21 year-old beauty has not only found success in the arts and beauty pageants, but she has also used her Miss Alabama platform to increase cardiovascular awareness and disease prevention through her organization With Every Beat.
Liz began her mission of informing the young and old about the importance of cardiovascular help when her young dance instructor died due to a heart condition. This tragedy became very personal for Liz provoking her to do something.
Jul
14
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (Newport Division) is solidifying America’s future by educating our young about the endless possibilities of having a career in engineering and science.
Eliminating the gap between science and our youth is an imperative step in solidifying America’s future within the global economy.
With help from the Chief of Naval Operations, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division of Newport developed formal Mathematics and Science Educational Outreach Program.
Jul
10
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Daily Point of Light
As the President and Founder of LostNMissing, Inc., Cynthia Caron volunteers 12 hours each day to guide families of missing people as soon as their loved one goes missing.
She seamlessly handles all the media, marketing and posting of information. Cynthia works directly with law enforcement, acting as a representative for the families. She also notifies the public of the missing person through the community by social networking. By stepping in and handling the media relations, this allows the families to focus on recovering their loved ones.
Jul
07
Posted by Points of Light Institute to Uncategorized
Anyone who did not receive a 2009 National Conference on Volunteering and Service commemorative lapel pin may do so simply by sending an email with your name and mailing address to RickHyman@VolunteerGifts.com. You will receive one completely free of charge, compliments of Rick and Iris Hyman of VolunteerGifts.com