While CHAD started as an opportunity to get together to network, make new friends and just hang out, we quickly realized there was a need to give back to the community. We formed CHAD Cares as the volunteer/philanthropy program of CHAD.
In February, 10 CHADders got together to raise money for the American Lung Association by running up 35 flights of stairs in the Wells Fargo building in Saint Paul. The team raised nearly $1500 for the worthy cause and had some fun in the process as the pictures show.
We also attended the Citizen's League Connect for a Cause event that put us in front of nearly 15 organizations looking for volunteers to help them accomplish the mission of their organizations.
Several members of CHAD are working on the CHAD Cares program and will have a calendar events for you to participate in from garbage clean-up events to helping in homeless shelters. Stay tuned as we develop this exciting program of CHAD.
In the meantime, check out this cool site for many volunteer opportunities.
Making friends, Making a Difference.
--Jimmy Carter