Inspiration for making a difference in this world can often come from anywhere, including the acts of children. Today we want to introduce you to Alex Scott, a little girl who lost her battle with cancer in 2004, at the age of 8. Her spirit, her contribution and her legacy live on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Just before her first birthday, Alexandra Scott, known as Alex to her family and friends, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. Doctors gave her little chance…

In these challenging economic times Non-profit leaders are worried about their budgets, staff and programs; and, where their financial support will come from. The increased demand for services requires more time and energy spent raising money. According to Non-profit Financial Fund’s 2011 State of the Sector Survey – 87% of non-profits feel the recession isn’t over – 77% saw an increase in demand for services – 28% have 1 month or less of cash – 55%added or expanded programs For organizations…

In academic circles ‘The Last Lecture’ is known as an opportunity for professors to address students with what they would share “if” this were to be their ‘last lecture’. Randy Pausch, a professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, gave his last lecture on September 17, 2007. On that day, 46 year old Randy’s last lecture went on to inspire millions of people only one after he received a diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. Sadly, Randy died in July 2008. This incredible…

Who would think that a mosaic class could open up a world of creativity in a 46 year old woman? I didn’t, but the first class I took in mosaics truly allowed me to express my imagination and creativity in a way I didn’t expect. A blossoming creativity turned into a sense of adventure and fun, and gave me a sense of freedom as I transformed the most basic object into something beautiful and full of meaning. As I started creating mosaics as a way to express myself, I showed my work at art…