hey everyone! Sometimes I’d like to get a little off topic (usually my blog covers social media news, viral marketing, and mobile) with a cause that is very near and dear to my heart – the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation! On Saturday May 30th, my soon-to-be wife Kari organized a team from the Lucile Packard’s Children’s Hospital called GI Janes and Joes. We walked in downtown San Jose for apprx. 2 miles to show awareness for this disease and to raise some good mulla! Of all the teams there $180K was raised for research and patient services. Great stuff but the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation still needs your help until there is a cure. I know times are tough but if you could donate $20 to help find a cure or going out to dinner what would you do? Donate today
Here is a very interesting chart taken from 2006 financial data – check out the # of patients!
| Organization | Number of Patients | Gross Revenue | $ Raised per Patient | Research as Percent of Expense |
| Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation | 1,400,000 | $40.5 million | $28.92 | 36% |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 747,000 | $240.3 million | $321.68 | 28% |
| March of Dimes | 508,536 | $244.8 million | $481.38 | 19% |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 400,000 | $219.9 million | $549.75 | 21% |
For those that couldn’t make it to the walk here is a short (55 second) video:
If you have any questions ping me at @djksar on Twitter or email rksar at yahoo dot com. Remember to check if your company matches and corporate donations are accepted.
-Randy
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