Riding and Blogging to Make A Difference

A Calgary communications professors claims in his new book that we bloggers are misfits, lonely and unable to form real communities. Furthermore, he says, we are only radical in our own minds and don't use our energy to make a difference.

Wrong Professor, and here is one concrete example of everything you say we are not.

Mack over at The Viral Garden shares an important story with us today. It is the story of Paul Sanchez who wants to help make wishes come true. In his own words, excerpted from Welcome to 8 Wishes.

"In 2004, I set out on a 10,000 mile bike ride around the perimeter of the United States to make a difference in the lives of children with dyslexia and learning differences. During my trip, I met 13 children around the country who are chasing their dreams despite their learning differences, and I want every child to have the same opportunity. I have suffered from dyslexia and ADD my entire life, and it held me back for too many years.

"Now, with the ride and these children as my impetus, I made 8 Wishes to raise awareness and funds trough social media and the internet, as a prologue to my documentary, Solo Ride. Each wish serves a specific purpose toward creating this documentary and reaching my goal of giving hope and support to these children."

Now it's our turn. Go to Welcome to 8 Wishes and help Paul make his 8 wishes come true. But first, check out this video: the music and the story are well worth your time.

Comments

[Mack Collier]

Really makes you feel sorry for the professor that doesn't blog, but that wrote the book about blogging, doesn't it? He's really missing out on some great community.

[Doug Karr]

Don't forget the 8 Wishes Widget!
http://www.douglaskarr.com/2007/01/10/8-wishes/

Doug

[Paul Sanchez]

Thanks for the post. I should go meet this professor. That would be some great video footage. Ha ha. He will eventually come around. Have a great night.

Paul

[Lewis Green]

Paul,

You should meet this professor or at least write to him. Your experiences could inform him about a side of blogging that he is missing. Best wishes, my friend, and thank you for your efforts.

[Lewis Green]

Doug,

Thanks for sharing this important piece of information.