There’s one week left to Christmas and if you’re like me, you’ve made arrangements with your loved ones to a) not exchange presents; or b) buy small, yet meaningful gifts for each other. For the rest of you with long shopping lists, here’s a suggestion – give the gift of nature. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) runs alternative gift-giving programs to help […]
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Help Spread The ‘C’ Word
December 15th, 2009
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I’m doing PR for this fundraiser and am proud to be attached to such a great cause. Tickets will sell out fast, so get yours now at www.hughsroom.com. PRESS RELEASE — December 15, 2009 Comics Kick Cancer to the Curb with The ‘C’ Word Martha Chaves, Sandra Shamas part of talented line-up for comedy fundraiser Toronto, ON – The ‘C’ word. […]
StandUp For Your Sisters
January 19th, 2009
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We interrupt regular blogging for a special announcement… I was approached by my BFF Daniela Saioni (and I don’t use that term loosely — we’ve been best friends for over 30 years!) to volunteer my public relations skills (such as they are) to a fundraiser she is organizing called StandUp For Your Sisters. I am proud to be associated with this project […]
Niagara Falls: It’s more than just water
December 10th, 2008
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I wrote this article for the November 2008 issue of Ontario Dentist, the journal of the Ontario Dental Association. The subject of the piece, Dr. Mike Lococo, is a wonderful man who is trying to make a difference in his community. I have published this on my blog with the permission of Ontario Dentist. Be Our Guest Dr. Mike Lococo Lights […]
