Decision has been made, I chose....

Well after blasting a poll out to the world (great response from everyone:) I decided to go with the COTS charity.  By doing this project, I will directly be responsible for impacting 360 lives. How cool is that? 

Many people ask me why do I work or volunteer so much? Do I ever take a break?  When does it end?  To answer those questions...there's no rest for the WICKED!  No, seriously I truly love helping others.  When I leave this world I want to know I made a difference. I have the means to help so I see no reason why I shouldn't do everything humanly possible to help out when and where I can.

While doing some research, I came across a great website, http://www.dosomething.org/.  This website is to show that everyone has their thing that makes them passionate about something.  It could be anything...some examples include: animals, the environment, poverty, bullying, education, health and fitness.  Whatever your thing is...DO SOMETHING.

I found my thing, and that's Detroit.  I LOVE the city and cant wait for it to be revitalized!  I am doing my part to help make a difference.  What are some things you are passionate about?  What types of things do you feel strong enough to fight for?

Do you have what it takes to be the 150?

So I have really tried to embrace this whole blogging and Detroit thing.  I truly LOVE this city and want it to be a destination place. Now, if you are on vacation and someone asks,"Oh, where are you from?" If you answer Detroit, you will generally get crazy questions like are you carrying a gun? Have you been shot at? Or better yet, are you in a gang?  Really?? I want people to recognize how great this city is and what real potential it has! But it has to start at home, we as Detroiters need to first be proud of our OWN city before others will follow suit.  That's why when I came across this website, I knew I had to be part of it.

Detroit4Detroit is a movement of passionate citizens, each committed to leading the fundraising for a community project in Detroit. 100% of the funds raised go to the project of your choice, providing a direct line of sight to their real world impact. Here is a video I found about this awesome cause!

I signed up to be one of the 150! My next step is to decide what program I want to start fundraising for.  I was presented with 3 different projects.  All 3 of these projects will directly impact COTS. The problem now is picking which project to start fundraising for?  So I look to you, my friends and followers, help me decide which project to chose. Please use the poll on the side of the blog to cast your vote. Also, keep an eye out for my next fundraising event!

So, I chose to be one of the 150 to make a difference in Detroit, are you?