Connecting people in their “Thanks a Million” efforts around the world

Recently the team at fusedlogic inc. joined in with others on TinyChat to coordinate efforts around the Thanks a Million Food Bank Challenge and A Million High Fives (#AMHF) with @BJMendelson.  We chatted and exchanged ideas with @sedonapies, @ckieff, @third_age, @suzviews and more that joined in during the conversation.  It was somewhat surreal sitting in a TinyChat room with others across the planet who are passionate about collecting 1 million Food Bank donations for those less fortunate. For me it confirmed the power of social media and simple conversations between like minded people.  Often people think of social media as just another marketing tool, but it can be so much more than that and it has the power to change the world.

My personal goal is to give at least $5 in Food Bank donations every week until December 15, 2009.  For me, that’s the price of a Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks.   I’m lucky enough that I have that option in my life — that I have the discretionary income to spend on luxuries like fancy coffees from Starbucks.  Maybe for you that’s riding your bike to work rather than spending $5 in gas to get there.  Maybe that’s one less drink at the bar on a Friday night.  Maybe you borrow that book from the library, rather than buy a brand new one (and it saves paper too!)

Donating!

While $5 doesn’t seem like much to some of us, for many it’s the difference between life and death.    Reading the statistic that every six seconds a child dies from hunger or related causes reminds me that I have a choice.  And my choice is to make a difference.   So we invite you to make a difference with the rest of the world. The fusedlogic “Thanks a Million” campaign isn’t really about us as a company at all, it’s about the community –worldwide – and how if we all work together, we will make a difference in the lives of millions around the world.

We are looking for local ambassadors — those who are excited about giving back in their communities and who want to lead the way and gather donations, documenting the journey by snapping pictures.  By posting the photos online at www.thanksamillion.ca you join a worldwide initiative to see change take place.  Or you can tweet the picture on Twitter and tag it with #1MPics or #thanksamillion and we’ll add it to the page. This project is meant to inspire hope, to show that you aren’t alone in your desire to help others, but that millions around the world hold that same dream, that same passion for change.

Are you interested in getting involved?   Email us at kelly@fusedlogic.com or genoa@fusedlogic.com or leave us a comment.  I love feedback and I look forward to starting conversations with you and with others around the world.