Thursday, June 27, 2013

Second cousins – both dog handlers – honored for military service in Vietnam and Afghanistan



 
Disclaimer: The content of this post is taken entirely from OpShoeboxNJ.org, author Rod Hirsch

July 7, 2013 will be a proud day for the extended Luthman family as Air Force Staff Sergeant Kyle Luthman and Vietnam veteran Nels Luthman are honored for their service to their country 40 years apart from one another.

The Somerset Patriots and AT&T will honor both men for their military service during the Sunday, July 7th “Stars’n’Stripes celebration at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ. Gates open at 4 p.m. The ceremonies will precede the game, with the first pitch scheduled at 5:05 p.m. The game is sponsored by Operation Shoebox NJ.

Tickets are $10 and are available by calling (908) 698-0333. All proceeds will be donated to Operation Shoebox New Jersey.





Kyle and Nels are second cousins and share a common bond beyond family. They are proud members of an elite group within the military community - expert military dog handlers. To read more about this story visit OpShoeboxNJ.org

Operation Shoebox NJ - Mailing Addresses Needed

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Operation Shoebox New Jersey remains strong and steadfast in its resolve to maintain a supply line of personal care packages for US troops deployed around the world. They are in constant search of overseas APO and FPO mailing addresses and your help is needed to help expand their mailing list.

Please mention this to friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, people you come in contact with during the day on the street, shopping, mail carriers, wherever.

They are eager to ship care packages ANYWHERE around the world - they are not limited to Afghanistan and the Mideast. They also can and do ship to Navy and Coast Guardsmen onboard ships and submarines.

Thanks to all!

For more info visit:

Monday, June 24, 2013

A Message from Vicky Torunidis



Dear Berkeley Cares Blog Readers,

As you may know, I have had diabetes since 1997. Because finding a cure and better treatments is of utmost importance to me personally, I am participating in the Tour de Cure. I am riding as a Red Rider, someone who rides with diabetes. I plan to do anywhere from the 62.3 mile route to the 100 mile route.

Having diabetes can be difficult at times. There are highs and lows, quite literally. But what I've learned is that behind every person with diabetes, there is an amazing support system. My family, friends, doctors, nurses and others make me realize that I am not alone.

Participating in this Tour shows me that beyond my own support system there are thousands of compassionate people dedicated to fighting diabetes by riding and raising money as a community.
Today, I am asking you to join my fight. Will you make a donation in support of my efforts?

With your help, I am supporting the programs that the American Diabetes Association provides for millions of people like myself. Ultimately our goal is to prevent and cure diabetes for good!

You can support me by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post to make a donation. Your generosity would mean so much to me.

Thank you,

Vicky

Click here to visit my personal page.

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=6004059&pg=personal&fr_id=8800&et=htGJyqscmaSvSHidcLYO-Q

Click here to view the team page for Team Hellas

If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?
team_id=566033&pg=team&fr_id=8800&et=CwShqK4WmlgiYnYYznLyIA

Friday, June 14, 2013

Save a Life in 2 Easy Steps!

Do you know you can save a life by following two easy steps? Step 1: Call 9-1-1 and Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of “Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees.  This video will show you how easy it can be to save a life:



Check out another video here


We are participating in a very unique health fair opportunity and are inviting you to join us. We are conducting Hands only CPR demonstrations and handing out awareness and educational materials on these days, places and times:

Hands Only CPR – Tuesday, June 18
11:00am-2:00pm
745 7th Avenue, New York City

Hands Only CPR – Tuesday, June 25
11:00am-2:00pm
70 Hudson Jersey City, NJ (Transportation will be available for the NJ location)

These events are going to be so much fun, we are dressing up in Saturday Night Fever costumes and playing the Bee Gees song “Stayin Alive”. We really hope you can join us at either or both events.

To sign up email MAV@berkeleycollege.edu

Monday, June 3, 2013

Berkeley Cares: Take the Survey!








Photo: Ozzie representing from the Brooklyn Campus at today's Heart Run. Posing with Gesselle from the American Heart Association! #nycheartwalk #bcbbk
Did you know that more than ever, employers want to see volunteer work on your resume? Did you also know that working for free shows integrity, empathy, and drive? Did you also know it feels super good to help someone?

There are plenty of opportunities to serve with Berkeley Cares! Please help us plan the best volunteer activities for YOU by taking our Berkeley Cares Interest Survey:

Click here to take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C6RDC8P

Please respond by Friday, June 21st to be entered in a $25 Gift Card Raffle!

Please also check out our and our Facebook page.

Thank you for your feedback! Today: Your Resume, Tomorrow, THE WORLD!