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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #53 Given on February 26th

by Chris DessiMarch 1, 2010

Today’s gift was actually two gifts …well two gift “attempts”… In a previous gift I attempted to help a woman with her baby carriage and baby. I thought it was really funny, and truly a New York moment when she declined my good will. Today I was heading to a meeting while crossing the sloppy [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #47 Given on February 20th

by Chris DessiFebruary 25, 2010

A few gifts ago I donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering via our CEO at Buddy Media Mike Lazerow.  Mike was riding in the “Cycle for Survival Event” 
Mike blogged about the event shortly afterward.  He spoke about his good friend Jen Linn who is a 4-time cancer survivor. Mike wrote:
She has been cancer free for [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #46 Given on February 19th

by Chris DessiFebruary 25, 2010

Almost a half a century ago, the Woman’s Association of St. John and St. Mary (my parish) started sponsoring programs that have been supporting the spiritual, social and financial demands of our parish. 
Today I donated $20 to the Woman’s Association of The Church of St. John and St. Mary 49th Annual Fund raising Drive

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #40 Given on February 13th

by Chris DessiFebruary 16, 2010

This past weekend my wife Laura, brother Mark and sister in law Antonella all headed up to Newport Rhode Island.  We stayed at a lovely Bed and Breakfast and all had a great weekend.
My gift today was to treat them to lunch. Simple, but fun to give!  We enjoyed a great lunch at the Brick [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #37 Given on February 10th

by Chris DessiFebruary 11, 2010

My friend and colleague Kelly Bollaci has a lovely seven year old daughter named Sophia.  Sophia is planning on helping the American Heart Association raise money by jumping rope. I was intrigued to hear about the program so I asked how I could help.  She shared that Sophia (a second grader pictured here) is participating [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #35 Given on February 8th

by Chris DessiFebruary 10, 2010

I work at a phenomenal company called Buddy Media .   We have the privilege of working with another phenomenal company called ChildFund International. We provide the technological platform for their amazing Facebook Page. After working closely with the team, and spending some time on their Facebook page, I was inspired.  Today’s gift was a mosquito [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #33 Given on February 6th

by Chris DessiFebruary 9, 2010

The more I get “into” giving these gifts, the easier they come to me. When I first started I had a few ideas for gifts, but then found myself asking friends and family for ideas.  Now, I just relax and keep my eyes open.  While rushing around Chappaqua getting ready to host Super Bowl Sunday [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #31 Given on February 4th

by Chris DessiFebruary 5, 2010

We’ve been living in Chappaqua, New York for almost two years now.  Since the moment we moved in we fell in love with the town, as well as the people.  It’s proven to be a wonderful home to our daughter and since our home is in close proximity to the downtown area we’ve become friendly [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #30 Given on February 3rd

by Chris DessiFebruary 4, 2010

Yesterday my intended gift had originally been reserved for a street performer.  Today I was given the opportunity to give a $10 gift to Nicola – pictured here.  Nicola had a huge crowd around her while she belted out some amazing tunes.  She’s blessed with amazing guitar ability , killer pipes, and just a general [...]

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The 64 day Challenge: Gift #27 Given on January 31st

by Chris DessiFebruary 1, 2010

I’m finding that my gifts of time, energy and effort are tending to be the most valuable, and this one supports that theory.  This weekend I decided that while playing with my daughter Talia I would turn off the TV, and offer my full undivided attention.  I did this all weekend, and I was rewarded [...]

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