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Volunteer and Market Yourself…Remarkably

“Remarkable Marketable Me” helps you share your remarkable gifts volunteering, making you more marketable along the way.



By Jean Robb

I didn’t have the best childhood. We didn’t have much, so if you needed something you had to find a way to get it. I started working at 11 years old selling candy door to door. I know very scary right, but at 11 years old all I knew was I had to sell a certain amount of candy before I could go home. When I knocked on a door, out came my foot and I didn’t move it until you bought a box of candy. The skills I learned from my difficult childhood, (my lemons) really became a blessing (my lemonade).

I learned at a really young age that persistence will open many doors. As an adult I have walked out on a stage with a tiger after Zig Ziglar and talked to over 2,000 people about overcoming their fears. I know you must be thinking…a tiger? I have volunteered for over 15 years with big cat sanctuaries and have learned you can do something you really love while helping others in remarkable ways. In today’s economy you hear lots of people say they can’t find a job. So what happens?

The longer you’re out of work, you start to lose your contacts. You’re not keeping up with the day-to-day changes in your trade. You’re simply out of the loop. The longer you’re in this position the more the fear sets in. What if I can’t find a job? I have so much to offer, how do I get someone to talk to me? Well as you can see, fear can really take a hold of you, it makes you feel like a deer in the headlights. How do you overcome these things?

First off, STOP listening to the FEAR and STOP making EXCUSES. Look, I’ve made many of the same excuses when I’ve let fear be a part of my life. I now realize that the answer to overcoming the fear is to replace it with remarkable things you can be proud of. Instead of asking why would anyone want to hire me, ask yourself why not me?

After volunteering you could say. Look at the change I’ve made in the lives of others. Look what I’ve learned along the way. Look at the skills I’ve been taught while helping others. Look at the great people I’ve met. They’ve seen first hand the type of passion I put into any job I take on. So how will this work? I have made a commitment to bring you a volunteering opportunity at least once a week. The process of volunteering can be more complicated than people may think.

Email me your news. I have included in each story all the information I received and the direct contacts to make it really easy for you to get your foot in the door. “Network, Network, Network” See how you can use that experience to build your resume. Most of all how did you feel about helping others today.

My goal is to get you to share with all of us your experience. Think about how much we can learn from each other. Please email me your pictures and story to remarkablemarketableme@gmail.com so I can post them each day. I will add the trademarks, video and links for you.


Jean Robb is a real estate agent in the Dallas – Fort Worth area who is committed to promoting the importance of volunteering for your community.We have the infrastructure in place with the best real estate team in North Texas, and the process for you and I, together can “give back” to those in need without costing you an extra dime. It’s a win/win for both of us. When you contact me, just mention this page and I'll donate 5% of my commission to any non-profit you want to help!

After reading the above information ask yourself “why would I choose any other realtor”?

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Amanda's Message ~~~~ ~ "'I'll see you again in the blink of an eye,'" Brown said, eyes glistening. "That's what she said to me before she passed."

        


http://www.skincheck.org/


Click on the link above to see the the M E F main page!

This story comes to us by Samantha Sarandos. Each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. than new cases of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. One American dies from skin cancer every hour. Unprotected exposure to UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer.


 MICHAEL BROWN COLLECTION
Michael and Amanda Brown shared a happy life together until she succumbed, at age 31, to melanoma skin cancer.






By ASHLEY DODGE
PVT 

 "'I'll see you again in the blink of an eye,'" Brown said, eyes glistening. "That's what she said to me before she passed." When Amanda died at the age of the 31 in April 2006, Brown was left with her message -- to spread the knowledge and awareness of melanoma and skin cancer to others. With the pain he felt over losing his wife, he knew the only way to fight through it was to spread her message and to prevent others from losing their loved ones. "We didn't have the luxury of knowing what people know now," Brown said. With Amanda's passing, Brown spread her message by becoming the executive director for the Melanoma Education Foundation for the Nevada chapter, the 
Amanda Faye Melanoma Foundation. 
The sole purpose of both foundations is to provide high school and middle school youth with advanced knowledge about skin cancer. "I didn't want to crawl away and hide, though I wanted too," Brown said about his wife's passing. "But I had to fight for both of us." To get involved, he said, all a school needs to do is go onto the Web site, www.skincheck.org, and sign up. The Melanoma Education Foundation will send a teacher tutorial to the school. If the school is still interested after viewing the video, the foundation will then send the school all the supplies and teaching materials, free of charge. The teacher is then able to have access to the materials necessary to answer more difficult questions about skin cancer during a one- to two- day class period. To help spread skin cancer awareness, Brown has spoken at many schools in Nevada. He shares Amanda's fight with melanoma and other facts about skin cancer. Despite all Brown has been through, he talks about Amanda with a smile and a hearty laugh while fighting back tears. He talks about her warmth, her kindness and the empathy she had for others. "I may never know why God took her away from me," Brown said. "And preventing one life from skin cancer isn't going to be enough. It's going to take thousands."



The Melanoma Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to saving lives from melanoma, a common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected early before there are any symptoms. The Foundation increases awareness of melanoma three ways:
  • Trains high school and middle school health educators and provides them
    with student materials and lesson plans.
  • Provides complete information about early self-detection and prevention of
    melanoma in a user-friendly website.
  • Conducts talks and facial skin analyzer screenings for area organizations
    and businesses.
For information on providing skin cancer education for high schools and middle schools in your state, please contact us.
If this is your first time visiting our site start by clicking the "Next" button below for
information on how to use the site. Otherwise click on a topic of interest in the menu at the top of the page.
PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER BEFORE CONTINUING

The Melanoma Education Foundation is devoted to educational purposes only and is not engaged
in rendering medical advice or professional services. Information provided by the Foundation
should not be used for diagnosing or treating a skin problem or disease. It is not a substitute
for professional care. If you have or suspect you have a skin problem you should consult
a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or other professional healthcare provider.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS


APRIL 29, 2011
Click on the middle photo (Dave Russo) to hear his PSA
Friday, April 29, 2011 - (7:00 pm - Midnight) Fight the Beast Fundraiser, Anthonys of Malden, 105 Canal Street
www.anthonysof malden.com
Comedians Steve Sweeney, Dave Russo, and Paul Gilligan
Admission includes buffet dinner
Raffles and silent auctions
Tickets $50 p/p

Tables of 10 may be purchased and reserved on request
Tickets may be purchased online with a credit card or debit card
Due to the popularity of the comedians, this is expected be a sold out event. Purchase your tickets well in advance to avoid missing all the fun!
If you are unable to attend but would like to make an online contribution please go to the top of this page.
April 10, 2011 - Quarterly MEF Board Meeting
May 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - 11th Annual MEF Calendar Raffle
September 25, 2011 - 4th Annual MEF Race, Wompatuck State Park, Hingham


Federal Employees CFC
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The Melanoma Education Foundation is an approved charity in the Combined Federal Campaign
of Eastern Massachusetts. Our ID Code Number is 71824.

Workplace payroll deduction via America's Charities
The Melanoma Education Foundation may be designated to receive workplace payroll deductions if your company is enrolled in America's Charities. Click here for more information.

Contributions in lieu of special occasion gifts
If you are planning a wedding or other celebration and would like your guests to contribute to a life-saving charity in lieu of gifts please consider designating the Melanoma Education Foundation. Children who ask their friends to contribute in lieu of birthday gifts will receive certificates of appreciation and personal thank you letters from the MEF president.
Donate Car
car
If you are thinking of selling or trading your car, truck, RV, or boat, consider donating it the Melanoma Education Foundation instead. Car donations are tax deductible, and proceeds from the sale of your vehicles help support our life-saving programs. Our agent, Cars Helping America, handles all arrangements from free pick up, to issuance of receipts, to transfer of title. To donate click on an underlined link or call 886-949-3668 (toll-free), and earmark your donation to Melanoma Education Foundation.

Melanoma Education Foundation Bracelets
Expandable bracelet, custom - handcrafted for MEF by Lamore Allure. Matching earrings are also available.
Price includes black gift box with white pad and free first class shipping. Click here to order online.

iGive.com
If you register at iGive.com, designate Melanoma Education Foundation as your preferrd charity, and then shop at any of your favorite online stores MEF will receive a portion of each purchase. An alphabetical list of 700 online stores makes it easy to link directly. Prices, discounts, and rebates are the same as shopping directly at the online store. If you shop within 45 days of registering an extra $5.00 will be donated to MEF. The online stores include Amazon.com, eBay, Staples, Home Depot, Best Buy, Expedia.com, and hundreds of others.
A great way to support MEF and it doesn't cost you an extra penny!

Nenny Necklaces
necklace
In memory of Jennifer Linscott Tietgen (Aunt Nen), who died of melanoma at age 27 in 2002, her niece, Camier Hall, makes colorful necklaces and sells them to support education and research. Necklaces may be ordered online at www.nennysnecklaces.org.

Downtown Michael Brown "With All My Heart" CD (Released October, 2008)

All original eclectic blend of music from Pop-rock to Jazz-funk by renowned saxophonist Michael Brown.
Punctuated by a ballad, dedicated to melanoma awareness and the memory of the composer/artist's wife.
Part of the proceeds from sales of the CD go to the Melanoma Education Foundation.
Ordering information.



A wonderful book for children who have a loved one with cancer. Part of the proceeds from each sale will be
contributed to the Melanoma Education Foundation if you refer to us during the ordering process.


Thank you for your support! 

 By check or money order mailed to MEF, P.O. Box 2023, Peabody, MA 01960.

  By credit card or debit card mailed, secure-faxed, or by phone.
Phone contributions: 978-535-3080.
To download a contribution form please click here. 

Oh My Gosh!! I can't thank you enough for trying to help me!!! Thank You for helping me move on with my life and start a new chapter!!
I'm choked up right now...It's been so long since I've had happy tears!!!
God Bless You!!!!
Michael

MICHAEL-


ON BEHALF OF MYSLEF AND ALL THE HEALTH TEACHERS HERE AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, WE WOULD LIKE TO AGAIN THANK YOU FOR COMING IN ON YOUR FREE TIME TO SPEAK TO OUR STUDENTS. I KNOW MY CLASSES WOULD LIKE TO EITHER DO A CLASS THANK YOU OR INDIVIDUALLY WRITE THANK YOU'S TO YOU AND MAIL THEM TO YOUR ADDRESS. I DON'T KNOW HOW COMFORTABLE YOU ARE GIVING OUT YOUR ADDRESS, SO IF YOU'D RATHER, WE CAN DO CLASS THANK YOU'S ON POSTER BOARDS. I CAN LET YOU KNOW WHEN THOSE HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND WE CAN SET UP A TIME FOR YOU TO COME BY AND GET THOSE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW BECAUSE I KNOW IT WOULD MEAN ALOT TO THESE KIDS TO EXPRESS THEIR THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO YOU. MANY HAVE ALREADY TOLD ME THAT YOUR PRESENTATION WAS LIFE CHANGING FOR THEM AND ONE OF THE BEST THEY'VE EVER HEARD.

WITH SINCERE THANKS,

MIKE OVENS
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
HEALTH 9-12
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    1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 1:20 PM

      Thank you so much Jean. A beautiful story and we really do need to make people aware. I would love to get Michael speaking in more schools. It is a devastating disease and through Amanda and Michael's story, we see how fast it can change a life. Now, let's save some lives.

      Samantha

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