Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red for Heart Disease, a day in which we all show our support for those dealing with heart disease. Since the inception of my blog, I have participated in National Wear Red Day and have urged my readers to do so. This year, I will not only be wearing red but attending the Bleeding Heart Project Launch Event in Chicago.

During National Believe Day, both Macy's and Make-A-Wish Foundation will grant wishes to 55 children across the U.S. for Wishes Across America.

ABC News alongside the UN Foundation has launched the Million Moms Challenge, an initiative "that hopes to build a vibrant community that connects moms everywhere around things all mothers care about

Which is why I was stoked to find out about the "Giving is Beautiful" campaign spearheaded by Soma Intimates, a leading maker of well-fitting bras. This nationwide charity initiative works to collect new and gently used bras for women in need.

Yahoo! is giving up to $10,000 away to Girls for a Change, 'a national organization that empowers girls to create social change'. By urging young women to speak up about their communities and goings on around them while nurturing their independent spirits to make positive decisions and change, GFC is truly a powerful vessel to inspire our young girls.

Coach is a label that has a tradition of style and fashion. Mix that with giving back to a cause worthy of support and you have an evening filled with cocktails, shopping, and philanthropy.

I am all about helping a friend, especially when it also helps an important cause. My friend Cali, who've I known for a couple of years now via Twitter, is lending her time and her body to help find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma by participating in the Rock and Roll San Diego Marathon on June 5th.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and it's very important that we all learn about heart health. Wearing red today shows that you are in support of more funding for a cure for heart disease as well as spreading the message to women how important it is to get checked regularly.

Today is a day of remembrance for civil rights activist and humanitarian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If he were still alive today, he would've celebrated his eighty-second birthday on January 15th.

The Bleeding Heart Project is an organization devoted to educating and making people aware of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in our country, and is something that is not discussed as widely as it should be.

With the passing of Elizabeth Edwards, we have lost another person to this devastating disease. Cancer knows no color, sex, religious origin, or socio-economic background. It is an equal opportunity disease that kills millions each year. I personally have not had anyone in my family with cancer (my grandmother who ...

The turkey hasn't even been served yet, but the official holiday season is now in full gear. Amongst all of the shopping and eating and spending money, we should also be thinking of those who are less fortunate than we are. Giving back should not be done just during the ...

As you may have seen me tweet or write about on my blog, I organized (with help of course) and hosted a Harvest Day Supply Drive for Haven House here in St. Louis. As a supporter of non-profit organizations as well as my community, I have become a champion of ...

I love supporting causes and programs that can help lives and touch others. I recently was made aware of a new campaign for National Breast Cancer month entitled, 'Hello, My Name Is Hope'. There are so many people who's lives are touched in some way by breast cancer---we all have ...

I have some exciting news I'd like to share with you! After meeting with Haven House's Program Director, Paula, a few weeks ago, I made it a mission to do what I could to help the organization. So I am pleased to announce that I will be hosting a wonderful ...