As we’re in the middle of the giving season – a time of year where we yearn to help others and appreciate the good in people, I want to highlight this story once more. This amazing woman has done so much for the Infinite Smile Project when no one knew who we were because she…
What is a “Suspended” Coffee? Most Americans have no idea what this means. Even though I have spent much time over in Europe and the U.K., quite honestly, neither did I. However in Naples, Italy, there is something called ‘Caffe Sospeso” where someone who is more fortunate financially buys a coffee for another who is…
Please take a moment to read this post this Friday afternoon. We want to thank everyone for all their help getting our fundraiser off the ground and spreading the word. But we need your help. We are not even 50% funded to get this book printed and have 18 days left. We know it…
Throw Back Thursday – a social media frenzy every Thursday of photos from childhood, awkward 80’s photos, or from your high school varsity game (go Vaqueros). It’s almost become a national pastime to throw these nostalgic photos online each Thursday so we thought we would put a little spin on this phenomenon each week.…
Does this commercial ring a bell? One of the most famous Super Bowl commercials ever made for Volkswagon with little Darth Vader? Meet Max Page. Not only is he an actor, but he and his brother, Els, are quite the philanthropists. I was introduced to Max’s Mom, Jennifer, through Erik Rees, founder of the…
Amidst all this fundraising not only have I almost forgotten Thanksgiving is in 3 days, but until about 5:00pm Tuesday I realized that today, November 25th, is my 8 year anniversary to Brandon. I have blown it – officially. And…. I need a nap – desperately. This fundraising business is exhausting when you are running a…
Looking for an EASY way for your kids to give back AND support charity? ISP is partnering with GenerationON and HASBRO for their Joy Maker Challenge 2014 to help bring $1 million in toys to the 22% of children living below the poverty line. All you and your kids have to do is send…
Believe me, no one is more surprised than me that after just 4-5 months of launching our website and social media handles we have over 15,000 followers on Facebook, nearly 5500 on Instagram and a lot of press. It all started with a nearly half page article in the OC Register in July 2014 introducing…
One of the amazing things about ISP is that people love the concept so much they were happy to donate items from their businesses, give back to the community, help our kindness programs for schools and just spread some smiles to people in November and December. Truth be told I worked hard to get them.…
Did you know that research has proven that the single most influential factor to sustained happiness is acts of kindness and service to another? To do something greater than yourself, reach out to another human being or engage in a cause that you feel is worthwhile. Studies have shown time and time again that social…