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Give Where You Live……………


that’s the theme of IBM’s Employee Charitable Campaign that kicks off this Wednesday.  IBM’s ECF campaign kicks off this Wednesday with an ECF breakfast and charity showcase at IBM Canada headquarters.   While this year IBM has chosen a theme of … Continue reading

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One year later……..revisiting new blog, new adventures, new name………


My blog is one year old today and this is my 60th blog posting!  I just re-read my first post, it seems so long ago now and I had to smile as I read some of what I wrote as … Continue reading

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Ostomy Awareness Day and An Anniversary!


Today is the UOAA’s second annual ostomy awareness day AND tomorrow my blog turns one year old!   Ostomy awareness is a cause near and dear to my heart, it’s one of many reasons I started this blog.  The UOAA’s press … Continue reading

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My Report on Ostomy Toronto – IBM Centennial Day of Service Event


I think I’m finally ready to reflect on June 15.  It was such an amazing night, it went exactly as I had hoped and better!!!!  I wasn’t even nervous by the time we started!  I need to thank Les Kehoe … Continue reading

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A Special Thank You on a Special Day!!!!!!!!


Before I post my reflections on the events of June 15, today is a very special day.  I need to give a special thank you to someone I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past 4 … Continue reading

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Ostomy Toronto IBM Celebration of Service Event was Great!!!!!!! Part 2


When we put together the agenda, Carolyn asked me to do a call to action at the end of the event.  It turned out to be the easiest part to write, the welcome was harder until I realized I could … Continue reading

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Ostomy Toronto IBM Celebration of Service Event was Great!!!!!!! Part 1


I will write something about the actual event later, but I wanted to post two things first.  Part 1 is my welcome for the event up to the presentation of our IBM Community Grant. Good evening everyone.   My name is … Continue reading

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Ostomy Toronto and IBM Participate in Centennial Day of Service Volunteer Event


IBM volunteers and Ostomy Toronto unveil results of creative marketing services project TORONTO, June 15, 2011 /CNW/ – Ostomy Toronto today announced that it is partnering with local IBM employees as part of IBM’s Celebration of Service, a program designed … Continue reading

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Wow, it’s finally here!!!!!


Today is IBM’s Day of Service, the last day of their first Century.  I’m amazed at the 2.5 million hours of volunteer time pledged by over 300,000 IBMers.  Many of them today are doing what I’m doing, serving in their … Continue reading

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Four more days………..


until the project that has consumed so much of my time finally launches.  I’ve been going full steam, 7 days a week for a couple of months and it’s starting to catch up with me.   I also had a couple … Continue reading

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