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Giving Back Feels Good

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Do you enjoy giving back each year?

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As 2011 gets ready to fade into the sunset, now is a good time to reflect on the thoughts of giving back.

We all give back something when we die through inheritance. I think it’s best to give back when you are alive.

As a company, tng worldwide has been giving back since its inception. More importantly, it’s not the company giving back but the people within the company. Our people love to give back.

Just yesterday, a huge donation was made to the Baldwin Center in Pontiac. tng worldwide talent donated enough clothes, toys and gift cards to assist 1200 families. And this was a side project if you can believe.

This month our talent and customers have focused on Forgotten Harvest, one of the largest food collectors in Michigan. We feel good about collecting $10,000 for their efforts.

Our organization of choice for more than ten years has been the American Cancer Society specifically targeting breast cancer research and assisting those in need. Great strides have been made during this time period and we see our dollars at work each and every day. We are close to $2,000,000 raised since we have been involved.

It’s not easy to give back especially after all the taxes the government takes from us for each dollar we earn. But in the end, that’s what makes the world go round and that’s what makes companies like tng worldwide an important part of our eco-system.

I want to thank each and every person who has been part of our cause in 2011.

Happy Friday!

Community Counts

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Do you give blood at least once a year?

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This week launches the start of our major community projects and as always, it’s a very rewarding time.

Friday, August 6 at our World Headquarters and Friday, September 10 at our Global Logistics Center is our American Red Cross blood drive. Each year we donate over 100 pints of blood and I’m always first to go. Let me tell you, the first time I saw that “needle” they stick in your arm, I said to the nurse, “Are you kidding me?” She looked at me and said “Don’t worry, I usually hit the vein the first time, usually.” Lucky for me, it’s been the first time every time! It’s a great thing to do and there is always a blood shortage. Please stop on by if you are in the neighborhood. They serve up some delicious store bought cookies and juice in little plastic bottles afterwards.

Wednesday, August 11 is the kick-off breakfast for American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual STRIDES event in Detroit. As a national sponsor, I get to go on stage and rally the 600 or so women and 3 men in the room to raise money for ACS. Last year more than $800,00 was raised and we are hoping to at least equal that amount this year. The actual event is Saturday, October 9. Please join TNG and over 10,000 walkers for this fun-packed event honoring so many survivors.

Sunday, October 3 is our annual DREAMS event featuring the Tiffany Awards. This charity event benefits ACS and raises more than $100,000 annually. This year we are blessed to have amazing talent showcase the event such as Michael O’Rourke, Antonio Corral from Moroccanoil, Carlo Bay (#1 hairdresser in Italy) and special guest from Label.m. Tickets are only $75 and $125 and include dinner. This year the event will be held at Andiamo in Warren. More info to come.

December is our annual food drive benefitting Forgotten Harvest. With the economy and unemployment continuing to be stubbornly high, food banks are more desperate than ever for donations.

There’s a lot going on and plenty of opportunities to participate. We hope to see you at one or more events. It’s well worth your time and donation as the memories are forever.

Happy Tuesday!