What a fun way to show support and raise money for the organization Stand Up To Cancer or SU2C - a video featuring Jim Parsons from Big Bang Theory. Watch and enjoy, then go ahead and learn more about SU2C and shop and give money to this non-profit.

As I have written about in the past, DOUA, the Disabled Online Users Association, has made a huge contribution to my life. They helped me to gain confidence in myself when I could no longer work due to being very sick.

Now DOUA needs my help and yours too. CommuniCause is hosting a contest to give non-profits a $25,000 Social Media Makeover. You can vote two ways:

1. Go to the website. Find Disabled Online Users Association by clicking on Top Tens and if not there click on “Try Looking Here” (charities are listed in alpahabetical order). Then click on Vote. You will need to give your email address and can only vote once per email address.
2. Use Twitter. Here’s an example of what to tweet (please note that you need to include these three pieces of info in your tweet: “@communicause” and  “http://communicause.com” and “#cause1431″)

PL RT: Help DOUA, non-profit for ppl w/ disabilities raise money for Social Media Makeover @communicause http://communicause.com #cause1431

Thank You For Your Votes So Far:

- GinaLaGuardia
- Bonnie Sayers
- Lisa
- Macy
- Mama Bok
- Alex
- Moomettesgram
- HeatherinBC
- Joyntheir
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I know too many women who have been touched by breast cancer. And since I’ve had a bit of a scare myself recently (No, I haven’t heard about the results yet. I will call tomorrow.) I’m even more aware about this type of cancer. And now I’ve found a way that I can help make a difference.

BeeWell Miles is a program run by Bumble Bee Foods to raise money to provide support women diagnosed with breast cancer. They are donating 15 cents for every mile that you walk or run to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

I know that some of us who have a chronic illness or a disability may not be able to walk or run that much. But keep in mind that you can help in two ways. You can still log in your miles because this is a group effort. And you can spread the word. Share this info with others and get them to take part.

Being active in some way is healthy. Even though I am chronically ill, I still try to walk as much as I am able. I walk around the house and in stores when the weather is too hot, like today. Even though I wasn’t up and about that much today I learned that I actually walked about 1/10 of a mile. It may not sound like much to someone who is healthy but for me on a bad day it’s great! I’ll take it!

Please register for BeeWell where you can take part in this event which runs from today (April 1) to October 31, 2009. You’ll find support, advice on healthy eating, getting ready for your walks or runs, a way to calculate how much you walk in your favorite places and fun games too. You may even be able to inspire others by what you are doing. So even if you walk a little, you can help a lot.

DOUA, The Disabled Online Users Association, now has a brand new area on their training center to help you learn how to blog. Membership to DOUA is free and open to anyone with any type of disability from MS to Fibromyagia, from Raynaud’s Syndrome to Bipolar Disease, any type of physical or mental impairment.

You just fill out an online form, get approved and gain access to the Training Center. Inside you can learn about earning money online. This organization mainly teaches about selling on eBay, but has opened up to starting your own website, selling on Etsy, Amazon and blogging. There is information on all types of ways to make money. DOUA is also a support group where members get to know and trust each other. I’ve been a member and a mentor there for years.

Take advantage of this offer and learn how to blog for free.

I seem to feel a bit better, when I do something for someone else. Here’s an opportunity for you to help out a well known organization, Toys For Tots. To help you can write a post, share my post through one of the Social Media Networks like Twitter, Stumble or Digg, make a donation online or donate a toy. The last day for donations is December 22nd.

As we all know, money is tight for everyone. Toys for Tots are not getting the donations they need to fulfill their demands. So every little bit helps. Even five dollars can buy one toy.

Thank you to Jennifer from AtomicMoms.com for writing a post and bringing this issue to the forefront.

Do you have an old cell phone laying around? If so there’s a way that you can help someone with it. Recycling old cells not only is good for the environment but can be used to help people in difficult circumstances.

There are many non-profits that take used unlocked cell phones and turn them into phones that can be used to only dial 911 or other emergency contact numbers. For example victims of domestic violence, senior citizens who live alone and people who are chronically ill or disabled.

There are now sites that take used cells for soldiers to use who are stationed overseas. Check your local cell phone stores, police department, social services department and domestic violence shelter to learn where and how to make your donation.