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They are having their annual conference on Thursday, March 5th.

Here is a little about the keynote speaker ~ Seven years ago, Nicole Bingaman was coming to a turn in the road of motherhood.  Her sons, in their late teens and early 20's, were less dependent and Nicole was contemplating the path ahead.  She spent several years educating and mentoring at-risk youth, before becoming a casework with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.  One Thanksgiving eve of 2012, Nicole's life took an unexpected turn when her oldest son, Taylor, sustained a traumatic brain injury.  Nicole began a journey with him that started at this bedside at the nearest trauma center.

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Love Wins is a presentation addressing both the hope and heartbreak that occurs when traumatic brain injury enters a family, as well as the places of both courage and fear in which families and survivors find themselves.  Through a PowerPoint set to a song written by Taylor's youngest brother, telling photos and Nicole's honest perspective, participants will learn how one family discovered love's triumph in the midst of life's darkest storm.  Nicole recognizes that every story matters, and within her sharing embraces the understanding of each story represented in the space we share.

To Get Your Ticket ~ https://www.signup82north.com/beventLive.aspx

Your friends love you for who you are. And who you are has everything to do with your WHY. The Friends Exercise is a first step to start to put words to your WHY. All you need is a little help from…

Watch his video https://simonsinek.com/commit/test-your-why/

Who doesn't LOVE a good theme party?!? Please join us at our annual Tender Hearts event: Roaring 20's Gala. Please come dressed to impress in 1920's garb! There will be a best-dressed prize as well. As a reminder, ALL of our proceeds go to help medically fragile children of Delaware.

Your Ticket Includes:

• Dinner Buffet style
• Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
• DJ
• Silent Auction
• Best Dressed Contest
• Casino Night

Casino Includes:

BlackJack | Texas Hold Em | Craps | Roulette
*Prizes for the top casino winners

Ticket price $125.00/ per person:

(Tax deductible amount is $75.00)

Purchase Tickets ~ https://www.tenderheartsde.org/tender-hearts-roaring-20s-gala-february-29-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2v9Bc5vyndNAb55LAnw7MQ37JY4m5SSjgI2g3KaT5BEEoThRWPdz5DoLw

For more information about Tender Hearts, you can follow them on Danio Connect ~ https://danioconnect.com/index.php?route=common/profile/viewprofile&orgtype=2&orgid=266

Great information from one of our Nonprofit members the Cancer Support Community Delaware https://danioconnect.com/index.php?route=common/profile/viewprofile&orgtype=2&orgid=210

After Ringing The Bell: Together Strong Cancer Survivorship Conference

What?
After Ringing the Bell Cancer Survivorship Conference is hosted by the Sussex County Survivorship Coalition who works to coordinate efforts and provide support to cancer survivors and their families. The Coalition members include: The Coalition members are: Beebe Healthcare’s Oncology Services; Cancer Support Community- Delaware; Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition; American Cancer Society.

This conference is intended for cancer survivors, caregivers & healthcare professionals.

Participants will identify personal mind, body, spirit connections and have the opportunity to develop a personal wellness vision to improve quality of life following cancer treatment.
Where?
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
1 Baltimore Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
When?
Thursday, January 23
Atlantic Sands Hotel
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

To register ~ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-ringing-the-bell-together-strong-tickets-86808126443

Great things to come for him and our platform in the New Year!

Read all about what Andrew and others are doing:
https://www.delawarebusinesstimes.com/people-to-watch-2020/

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It brings with it the ringing of the Salvation Army kettle bells, sights like flyers requesting donations on community bulletin boards and delicious tastes of gingerbread cookies and free holiday meals. It smells like Christmas trees with tags hanging on every limb detailing items needed and it feels like the warmth of a hand-knitted hat.

To some, the sudden barrage of needs might seem overwhelming. Others, however, know it’s their own need listed on the mitten hanging on a tree.

“Can you imagine 384 children waking up on Christmas morning, in Milford, with nothing?  Neither can we,” Pastor Andy Stevens of Milford Church of God said.


His church, with the help and support of the Milford School District, has led the Empty Stocking Project for several years now as one of many giving opportunities in the nearby area.

“The impact of projects like the Empty Stocking Project for the students and community of Milford is great. Milford School District is committed to ‘Students First.’ Working in collaboration with our community members to help share in this commitment is simply awesome. We are grateful for the genuine interest and support of our students throughout our Milford community,” MSD Director of Student Learning Bridget Amory said.

Pastor Stevens said, “A huge part of our vision, as a church, is to conduct ‘community impact projects’ that will bless our community and meet needs that nobody else is. The empty stocking project is just one of the ways that this vision is coming to life. Our focus must be outside of the ‘four walls of our church.’ Church is a ‘place’ where we celebrate the savior on Sundays… but each day we need to carry the message and love of Jesus Christ to our community in ways that are practical. The Empty Stocking Project allows us to say, ‘We care about you.’”

Their project provides stockings full of gifts; this year it will bring joy to 384 children in elementary schools in the Milford School District.

“MSD has been a great partner for several years. They identify students in need [and] provide a word area for our packing day, as well as coordinate distribution at each school. In previous years, MSD has been able to procure one dress code appropriately sized shirt for each student with grant funding,” Pastor Stevens said, adding that he thinks the district is able to provide shirts again this year.

The program includes a financial commitment in order for the church to successfully provide the stockings and their contents to the students, including age appropriate toys, candy, a toothbrush and other items. This year, that cost came in around $4,000, but it wouldn’t scare them away from their act of service. It also takes around 20 to 30 people each year on packing day to ensure everything is sorted and put in the appropriate stockings.

“At the center of the holiday season is Christmas. This commemorates the moment in human history when God gave the greatest gift of all-time to mankind; Jesus Christ. If we want to be ‘godly,’ then giving to others is a great way to reflect the love of Christ that we’ve received,” Pastor Stevens said.

https://delawarestatenews.net/news/holiday-seasons-inspire-community-giving-with-donation-drives-benefiting-area-families/

PLACE
Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE US 19809

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF ALL THE CHARITY TEAMS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM ~ https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/DE/Wilmington/FusionforaCause5K
 
DESCRIPTION
What could be better than supporting one nonprofit at a 5K?
Supporting many amazing non profits at a 5K.
Fusion for a Cause 5K was created because we understand what it takes for an organization to put on their own 5K.  
At Fusion we not only want to help these non profits raise money but more importantly raise awareness for them.
So join us on Saturday, November 16th at Bellevue for the Inaugural Fusion for a Cause 5K - Music & Brew Fest.
When you register you will be asked to join a charity team.  The team you choose will get credit towards the grand prize. 
We are giving away $3,000 in prize money to the top teams.  So make sure you pick your favorite local charity.

REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK UP
Registration and Bib Pick Up
Saturday, November 16th at the Figure 8 Barn - Bellevue
9:00AM till 9:45AM
5K will start at 10:00AM sharp
Music & Brew Fest will be from 10:30AM till 1:30PM
*Bring your friends and family.  There is no cost to attend the festival.

AWARDS AND AGE GROUPS
Overall Male/Female 
Overall Male/Female - Masters 
Top 3 in each age group Male/Female
9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K PARTICIPANT SWAG
- Fusion for a Cause 5K 16oz Beer Mug
- Fusion for a Cause bag
- 2 Beer Tickets
- 2 Pizza Tickets

MUSIC FEST
We are lining up The Bellevue Stage with some amazing local artists to entertain you post-race.
Check them out on FB and give them a "LIKE"
10:30AM - Hannah Harlan
11:30AM - Ryan from The Vodka Moms
12:30PM - Charrity and John

BREW FEST
Standard Distributing Co. will have a beer truck on site so you can enjoy some amazing brews while you listen to the music and interact with the local non profits.
All race participants will get 2 complimentary beer tickets.
Beer tickets will be available for purchase.  

PIZZA BY DOMINO'S
Domino's will be on site to provide pizza.
All race participants will receive 2 slices of pizza.
Pizza will also be available for purchase.  
COURSE MAP
 
RACE WEBSITE - Additional race information can be found at http://www.fusionracetiming.com.

We love working with The Mental Health Association in Delaware and are glad that they are members on Danio Connect!

F. Gabriel Humphreys and Sandy Borsch Royer from our parent company Green Line Business Group are manning our vendor table today.

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