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Jr. Youth of the Year – Equipping Kids to See Themselves as Leaders
March 6, 2025 Every year, Club teens participate in Youth of the Year, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica's signature leadership...

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Mar 72 min read
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Creating A Legacy That Matters
February 22 will mark the sixth year since my brother, Jeff, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away, and the fifth year since starting our...

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Feb 173 min read
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The Dragon's Last Breath
On January 29, the year of the Dragon will breathe its last breath as we welcome the year of the Snake. For many in Southern California,...

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Jan 243 min read
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A Holiday Giving Bonus
Did you know donations are not only good for your inner spirit, but can also give you a tax break?

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Nov 7, 20244 min read
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It's Time We Rethink What It Means to be a Professional
What comes to mind when you hear the word professional? Doctor? Lawyer? Professor? Maybe it's time we rethink what is a professional.

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Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Autumn Reflections
September 22 is the start of Autumn and I've been thinking...

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Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Finding the Fun in Fundraising
Fundraising is not our favorite activity but we do enjoy meeting with our supporters and showing our appreciation.

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Jul 6, 20245 min read
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The Kindness Gene
Although most scientists doubt there is a kindness gene, it is undeniable that kindness begets kindness.

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Jun 15, 20243 min read
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Catching Up
I realize that I have been remiss in posting anything new for the past couple of months, so let's catch up!

stan@myredstring.org
May 21, 20243 min read
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Exploring Voluntourism
I recently went on vacation in Kaanapali, Maui. After the devastating fires, I really struggled with going. We have a timeshare and go...

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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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More than Just Books
Help celebrate National Reading Month and join our campaign to support Rainier Scholar's 5th grade AEP Literary Course.

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Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Bringing the Past Forward
Join us February 22, as we honor and remember Jeff Adachi on this fifth anniversary since his passing.

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Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Dragon Dance
2024 we say goodbye to the Rabbit and hello to the Dragon. What does the Dragon master have in store for us?

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Feb 2, 20242 min read
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A Blessed Year
2023 was our most successful year yet. Check out our 2023 results.

stan@myredstring.org
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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An Idea that Became a Christmas Tradition
There are many images that come to mind when thinking about Christmas, but Colonel Sanders isn't typically one of them.

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Dec 10, 20232 min read
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A Time For Thanks & Giving
Thanksgiving’s a time for thanks—what are you thankful for?

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Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Of Life, Death and Finding Purpose
Caught up with life and its inevitable surprises, I haven't had much of a chance to post anything of late. Life continues to happen with...

stan@myredstring.org
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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It's a Wrap
It's been a while since I have had the opportunity to write a new post. Summer turned out to be a busy season for us as we planned and...

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Sep 24, 20233 min read
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No Time for Complacency
Does positive news induce us to be complacent? Our supporters would say otherwise.

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Aug 15, 20233 min read
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You're Graduating, What's Next?
What do you want to be doing? Where do you see yourself? Simple questions that strike fear in many graduates.

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Jun 27, 20233 min read
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