With the daily news filled with stories of unethical businessmen and out-of-control corporate greed, we’re happy to shine the light on a Fortune 500 company and a retired CEO who are proving that giving back is the best way to move forward.
Elissa Montanti’s Mission: Providing Medical Care to Children
Fifteen years ago, Elissa Montanti read a letter from a child that changed her life forever. Find out how that moment inspired her to launch a charity that’s changing the lives of children around the world.
Carolyn Blashek
She tried to enlist after the military after 9/11, but recruiters told the 46-year-old she was too old. So she just found a new way to make a difference, launching the largest military support organization in history.
The Power of One
Andrea Eliscu is a loving grandmother and successful businesswoman who volunteers her time, talents, and heart to make her community a better place. Now she’s been nominated for the prestigious L’Oreal Women of Worth National Award.
Bob Votruba
He ditched all of his belongings and hit the road to perform 1 million acts of kindness. He’s on a mission to get you to pay it forward, too.
Tim Borland
With a jogging stroller in his hands, Tim Borland ran 63 marathons in 63 days to raise awareness about children suffering from a rare neurological disease.
Nicole Bouchard Boles
What if you don’t have a lot of money or a lot of time, but you still want to make the world a better place? Learn how.
Run for the Children
One of GB’s favorite 5K runs is hosted by Dick Batchelor. Come along for a great event and check out three “legendary” racers who talk some smack about the younger runners.
Happy Birthday, Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer, the commoner who became “The King” of golf, is celebrating his 80th birthday. He paused recently to talk to Growing Bolder about his greatest passion — helping the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Growing Bolder is Volunteering
We hear it all the time. Volunteers get paid in satisfaction and that’s something money can’t buy. Julia’s retirement isn’t what she imagined. It’s better. Long hours and hard work never felt so good.