Friday, May 17, 2013
Sixteen-year-old Shaner LeBauer of Potomac captured his first U.S. National Championship speedskating title in March. Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Sixteen-year-old Shaner LeBauer of Potomac captured his first U.S. National Championship speedskating title in the 2013 U.S. Short Track Age Graded Championships in March. But he says the biggest challenge about winning the title wasn't from that weekend, but the season as a whole. "Coming to a new school and balancing the obligations of junior year with my training routine compromised my sleep schedule as well as my social life," LeBauer says. "In the end, however, it was worth it and I can …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Craig Babst biked 1,400 miles for cancer awareness and helped raise more than $100,000 during an 8-day trip. Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Craig Babst strapped on his biking cleats and hit the road from Baltimore to Florida, all to help young cancer survivors. For eight days, Babst biked up 100 miles a day as part of a team that made stops down the east coast promoting cancer awareness and raising funds for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults -- and finished on April 13. "The eight days of riding was some of the hardest, I’ve ever faced," Babst says. "We had high winds, long distances and difficulties navigating through some…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Thomas Sweet is raising money for the Out of Darkness Overnight walk in June, to help raise awareness of suicide. Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Thomas Sweet, 28, a federal police officer living in Glen Burnie with his wife and two children, is literally taking the steps to prevent suicide from affecting communities. In early June, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has had three tours in Afghanistan will walk 18 miles in the Out of the Darkness Overnight in Washington, DC, to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Sweet is also encouraging friends, neighbors and coworkers on Facebook and Twitter to donate whatever they can to the …
Monday, May 6, 2013
A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor, Herman Taube, and the Jewish Social Service Agency have raised $10,000 to assist aging survivors. Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Instead of "ties, shirts and books," author, journalist and Holocaust survivor Herman Taube asked that any planned gift money for his 95th birthday be granted to the Jewish Social Service Agency Holocaust survivor program. The JSSA responded by establishing the Herman Taube Fund for Holocaust Survivors, which to date has raised more than $10,000 to provide assistance to the community's neediest Holocaust survivors. "I feel as long as I'm alive, I will try two things: not to forget what …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Whether it's being the first in your family to graduate college or raising money for a local cause, tell us your stories. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic scaling of Mount Everest, Patch is asking our readers across the country: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome? Have you kicked your soda habit or finished a triathlon? Or maybe you made your final student loan payment, defeated cancer, lost 50 pounds or learned to knit. From everyday to extraordinary, please share your stories of the mountains you've conquered in the comments section below. You’ll not only inspire others, but also earn some well-deserved kudos! Tell Us: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome? Share your story in the comments section below. About this sponsorship: Patch has teamed up with Grape-Nuts cereal on this "What…
Friday, April 26, 2013
Rebecca Kahlenberg of MoverMoms started the group to encourage moms and their children to participate in local community service projects. Sponsored by Grape Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge For the past six years, Rebecca Kahlenberg has had a goal of mobilizing her friends and their children to nurture the community by making a positive difference. She established a vehicle for that very purpose, a non-profit organization called MoverMoms that now has more than 200 moms and many kids. "In order to make a positive difference, we have service projects at local homeless shelters, at charity athletic events, at the county jail, and in many other places," Kahlenberg says. "We also …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Proving that it's never too late to start doing something good for you, Michelle Ormond began training for a half-marathon at 44, with the help of a local running company. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60thanniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Michelle Ormond had never been a runner. But one day, tired of watching runners fly by as she sat in her car, Ormond became tired of sitting. “You have to make up your mind that you are tired of sitting in the car watching other people run and do it yourself,” Ormond says. “I used to hate sitting there waiting for the runners to cross at [at a local park]. I was sick of feeling like I wasn’t doing anything.” Ormond decided she wanted to get in shape and find something to do. That’s when she …
Friday, April 12, 2013
For Steve Halligan, the only thing more challenging than keeping sensitive data secure is being the father of nine kids ranging from infant to age 17.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Our Crofton Patch originally ran this article in March. Facing the Challenges Steve Halligan is two years into helping build n2Grate, a company dedicated to data centers and cybersecurity. His clients include major companies and government agencies, and lately, he’s been working to get the necessary clearances to work with the National Security Agency—a tough nut to crack. Not too long ago, he was earning a good, steady salary with a major company. His family was a bit smaller. Now, with nine children, he’s …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Laura Neuman is one of 16 applicants for the newly open job.
Howard County's Economic Development Authority CEO, Laura Neuman, is one of 16 candidates who have submitted applications this month to become Anne Arundel County Executive. Neuman, a former entreprenuer and private sector CEO, has lived in Anne Arundel for over 20 years. She joined the Economic Development Authority in the spring of 2011. The county executive position became open after the former county executive, John Leopold, a Republican, resigned on Feb. 1 in the wake of being found guilty of misconduct in office. By law, the Anne Arundel County Council is charged with replacing Leopold with another Republican. Neuman is joined by other high-profile challengers for the post, including former Maryland first lady Kendel Ehrlich; Del. …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Don't wait for your local editor, post it yourself!
Have you ever sent a press release to the editor of your Patch site and wondered when it was going to post? How about a birth announcement or an obit (which are published free on Patch sites) or school award only to wonder if it was ever going to be published? Well, our Patch sites are designed in a way that is easy for users to post their own announcement without having to wait for the editor to post it for you. Click here to post an event! It really is the best way to post your announcement or press release if you are a nonprofit agency, for profit agency, government body or other group to get your stuff on the Patch, instantly. Follow this video tutorial to see how to do this, step by step. After you finish watching the video, consider …
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