Check out this old Goodyear Polyglass spot making the rounds on the Interwebs today.
No one could argue that advertising has evolved in the past 50 years. Hard to believe that this was once okay!!
“Just look at the way she drives – all confused and overwhelmed and driving into potholes. What a useless and stupid woman!” – sarcastic commentary from adweek.com
I just read about a non-profit organization that can only be described as, positively bad-a**.
They are a group of Bay Area swimmers, called Night Train Swimmers, who take on treacherous stretches of open-water to raise money for great causes.
Tomorrow the 6 local swimmers will attempt 30 miles in 50-degree water, from the Farrallones to the Golden Gate, to raise money for support and empowerment of wounded veterans. Amazingly, these guys are going to actually swim through waters that are often called “Red Triangle,” due to an unusually high concentration of Great White Shark attacks. Last year, one attempt to swim the choppy waters was cut short when one of the swimmers suffered severe hypothermia after just 42 minutes in the water. It is estimated that each of the Night Train Swimmers will be rotating 1 hour in the water at a time, until the 30 miles are complete.
If (and that’s a big “if”) the swim is successful, they will be passing the Golden Gate Bridge at approximately 7pm.
All proceeds from this swim are going to the Wounded Warrior Project, The Semper Ti Fund, and the Navy Seal Foundation. To donate (or track the swim via live GPS!) visit the site: www.nighttrainswimmers.org.
These guys are my heroes at the moment. I can think of nothing more bold or admirable than what they are doing. Except, maybe, risking your life for your country.
It is National Volunteer Week.
Since 1974, NVW has grown exponentially in scope, drawing support and endorsement of all subsequent presidents, governors, mayors, and other respected elected officials.
This week, stop to consider what inspires you and seek out a way to help your community. Find a cause that is close to your heart, whether it is here in SF or abroad, and see if you can give just an hour of your time. This week is all about working together to accomplish positive change, and inspiring others to do the same.
Here is some short wisdom in the spirit of inspiring change:
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Here is some reading material, and resources to help you get started:
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/
www.volunteermatch.org/
http://www.serve.gov/
http://www.servicenation.org/
http://www.allforgood.org/
Happy volunteering!
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