In Honer of Autism Awareness Month Let's Look At "Danny's Wish"

Did you know that April is "Autism Awareness Month"?

This would be the perfect time to take a close look at "Danny's Wish" who's mission is to help provide life enhancing resources and experiences for kids and families that deal with Autism and Autism related spectrum disorders.

Here is the story of “Danny’s Wish”:

“Danny is a fun loving energetic 12-year-old boy, who likes to play basketball, enjoys watching hockey games, loves the movie Shrek, and will eat ketchup with just about anything! This little Boyscout also enjoys swimming, painting, going to concerts and will never pass up an opportunity to play catch with you.

Danny is also Autistic.

Like many other children, Danny struggles with Autism, a developmental disability that too often results in a lifetime of impaired thinking, feeling and social functioning. It typically affects a person's ability to communicate, form relationships with others and respond appropriately to the external world. People with the condition often exhibit repetitive behavior or narrow, obsessive interests. Other characteristics of Autism include problems with verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction. It is considered a “spectrum disorder” because the characteristics and symptoms of the disorder are so very unique to each case.

Danny has a very unique characteristic all his own, and that is his ability to light up a room with his amazing smile. Despite his disability, he is eager and excited to experience the world in its entirety.

If Danny could have one wish, his wish would be for other children and people affected by Autism to experience, enjoy and love life just as much as he does. That is why we’ve created Danny’s Wish, to help provide life enhancing resources and experiences for kids and families that deal with Autism and Autism related spectrum disorders.

Though dealing with Autism is a daily struggle that imposes many obstacles, it has never restricted Danny from trying to live life to his fullest. Danny shows us that we can look past the disability, and on to a bright future full of great opportunities and possibilities.

Help us make Danny’s Wish come true!

It’s all about giving.”

To Donate to Danny’s Wish today visit their website: http://www.dannyswish.org

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Leary Firefighters Foundation

One of the many charities you can help out but joining up with "The Hope Process" is "The Leary Firefighters Foundation". This foundation provides funding and equipment to fire departments throughout the United States. The Leary Firefighters Foundation was founded in 2000 by actor Denis Leary in response to a fire that broke out in an abandoned warehouse, Massachusetts, his home town, in December of 1999. Here is their story:

"Over 75 firefighters ran into what some have called "the perfect fire" and six of them never came out. One was Denis' first cousin, Jerry Lucey and another Lt. Tommy Spencer, was a childhood friend and high school classmate. In an effort to find a positive way to deal with this overwhelming loss, Denis established The Leary Firefighters Foundation in the spring of 2000. The Leary Firefighters Foundation is dedicated to providing fire departments with funding and resources for up-to-date equipment and training."

For more information about "The Leary Firefighters Foundation" visit their website here: http://www.learyfirefighters.org

To give back to "The Leary Fightfighters Foundation" join up with "The Hope Process" today! Go to our website for more info: http://www.thehopeprocess.com

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Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Joins The Hope Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: John Zaher/Hank Russell, PRMG
(631) 207-1057

February 9, 2010

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Joins The Hope Process

Bay Shore, NY — Breast Cancer Help Inc, announced today it has joined The Hope Process, a division of IRN Payment Systems of Westbury, to handle its credit card processing and provide the organization with a steady stream of revenue. For the first year, Breast Cancer Help will receive a 100% rebate on all credit card transactions, and a 25% rebate in the subsequent years.

“As a non-profit, our organization will be receiving a rebate on our credit card processing, providing us with constant discounts,” said Alex Fezza, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Help Inc. “More importantly, we will be introducing the benefits of The Hope Process to our supporters who own businesses and accept credit cards. When they switch their credit card processing to IRN’s The Hope Process, they will have the ability to provide donations to Breast Cancer Help.”

The Hope Process was designed for one purpose: to provide charitable organizations with a steady stream of recurring monthly donations. Created by Dino Sgueglia, Founder of IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, The Hope Process entitles merchants to a rebate based on their credit card processing fees, which can be donated by the merchant to a charitable organization of their choice.

“Any merchant that enrolls in The Hope Process will have access to an online account to track and monitor the funds that accrue through the program. With the click of a button, a merchant will know exactly how much is donated to the charity of their choice,” said Mr. Sgueglia. “Additionally, Breast Cancer Help will have login access to our interactive state-of-the-art Web site, www.thehopeprocess.com, to view incoming donations.”

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. is an organization with a focus on action and advocacy to eradicate breast cancer. Breast Cancer Help has built a grassroots network of advocates across America and abroad focusing on the goals of increasing research into the cause, treatment and cure of breast cancer; improving access for all women to high-quality breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment; and encouraging other areas in the United States and throughout the world to conduct mapping surveys to help better understand the relationship between our environment and breast cancer.

“This is the most innovative program there is for raising donations for charitable organizations. No other program can build a recurring monthly stream of donations to charitable organizations. We are proud to be a part of this ground-breaking program,” Mr. Fezza said.

For more information, call (516) 333-3888 or visit www.thehopeprocess.com. For more information about Breast Cancer Help, call (631) 675-9003 or visit www.breastcancerhelpinc.org.

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Breast Cancer Help, Inc. is a not-for-profit grass roots organization with a focus on action and advocacy to eradicate breast cancer. Founded in 1994 by Lorraine Pace, a two time breast cancer survivor, and Father Thomas Arnao, Breast Cancer Help, Inc. uses a four pronged approach to promoting education and awareness of breast cancer issues. The first of these prongs is the West Islip breast cancer mapping project initiated by Lorraine Pace, which mobilized patients and pinpointed breast cancer clusters. This original mapping project, which spearheaded the breast cancer environmental movement, has now spread to other parts of New York, the U.S. and internationally. Since its inception, the group’s goal has been to raise awareness and promote education for the cause, treatment, and cure of the disease; while maintaining a focus on action and advocacy to eradicate breast cancer. It has accomplished this by mobilizing patients into coalitions leading to breast cancer mapping projects, serving as advocates to change state and local laws to protect breast cancer patients, and working to bring about positive changes in protecting the environment. Breast Cancer Help, Inc. has helped to ensure that Long Islanders have access to the best possible diagnosis and care through the purchase of cutting edge medical and research equipment. It has also supported research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. In 2003, Breast Cancer Help opened its Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center, now located at 1555 Sunrise Highway, Suite 7, in Bay Shore to provide increased cancer awareness to promote education and early detection while providing patients and survivors with much needed suppo

The Hope Process' Relief For Haiti

After such a horrible tragedy we find people from all over the world coming together to show their support for the people of Haiti. At these times we realize that as a community - we are not selfish, we are not blind to the less fortunate, we are not unaffected, and certainly we are not too far removed to show that we care.

In my wildest dreams I can’t fathom how the people of Haiti are going to cope with what has become of the place they call home. I am extremely thankful everyday for what I have and realize that my personal trials and tribulations are insignificant in comparison to the plight of our brothers and sisters in Haiti. It is devastating to imagine your home and all of your belongings destroyed but imagine not knowing where to turn for food, medical attention, or even a glass of water.

I am asking each and every one of my friends to put themselves in the shoes of the Haitians and attempt to imagine what they are going through. I have created this karma411 page to show that we as a community are willing to help. Please join me in doing whatever you can to contribute to the humanity efforts and reconstruction of this once beautiful country millions of Haitians call home.

I am sure some of you have already donated so please don’t feel obligated to contribute to this campaign. Please help spread the word by forwarding this onto a few of your friends, so that we can make a difference. Thank You.

https://www.karma411.com/Markslist/campaign/display/profile.do?campaignId=3181

Dino Sgueglia

Founder & President

IRN & The Hope Process

The Hope Process Teams Up With The NY Islanders!

Check out our new commercial for The Hope Process with the NY Islanders! Together we can make a difference! Learn how your business can help your favorite charity today!

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