The LOVE ebook: a HUGE Success
Strings Attached
They say pure love comes without them,
But I know there are strings attached
Because when your cord was cut,
I held the scissors;
And because when you pluck,
I feel the vibrations in my heart.
Thank you all. The LOVE ebook was a wonderful success!
The LOVE ebook was downloaded over 2,000 times in four days – which means that at least that many, but I’m guessing twice that many (via Valentine’s Day gifts), people were filled with love and positive goodness.
Together, we raised $535 for Career Gear and here’s how that money will be used specifically:
Career Gear’s Professional Development Series has made successful strides in helping clients develop necessary work and life skills to aid them in becoming better fathers, employees and community members.
Once a participant is employed he is recruited to become a member of the program which consists of bi-weekly workshops promoting job-retention and career advancement in a supportive environment. The Professional Development Series addresses key issues that impact an individuals’ ability to remain employed. Workshops include budgeting and financial management, emotional coping skills, family and child support, and meditation, among others.
Proceeds from The LOVE ebook will go towards funding our upcoming workshop on stress management.
None of this could have happened without the artists and writers who contributed, John Sanful’s (Career Gear’s valiant Executive Director) support and enthusiasm, Kyle Lacy‘s beautiful design, Amy Bleser‘s production support and Teresa Morrow‘s PR finesse.
But, I really want to thank those of you who helped spread the word via Twitter, your blogs and email. Thank you for your kind messages to me. One million Thank you’s!
Till next year…
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I’m delighted to present you with a fantastic new option for Valentine’s Day. This one doesn’t die or wilt (flowers), it doesn’t harm trees (greeting cards) and it doesn’t cause a sugar high, a sugar low or unsightly poundage (candy).
The LOVE ebook is your long-lasting, eco-friendly, calorie-free alternative, though I won’t lie and tell you it’s not full of sugar. Because it is – by way of many beautiful love-inspired poems, photos and works of art from a spirited group of writers and artists. The stunning design comes by way of Kyle Lacy of Brandswag.
The goal of The LOVE ebook? To spread happiness & positivity and to make a difference for people struggling with the recession.
Because I want everyone to have access to the good stuff, The LOVE ebook is available for FREE download below, but I strongly encourage you to take a moment to CLICK HERE and make a donation to Career Gear as well. As a national non-profit, Career Gear helps men find jobs and keep them through skills training, interview clothing and relationship building.
Career Gear has been so wonderful to work with…gracious, supportive, excited. John Sanful, Executive Director of Career Gear, says it so well:
“Career Gear is thrilled to be receiving the proceeds from The LOVE ebook. Clients of Career Gear learn self-confidence and motivation. After gaining employment they continue to work on themselves and improving their relationships; professional and personal. The LOVE ebook is about relationships as well. Enjoy The LOVE ebook and cherish the relationships around you. Career Gear is honored to be associated with this project and is so grateful for this outpouring of support for our organization.”
Download The LOVE ebook….and then head over to Career Gear to make a donation – every little bit helps! Remember The LOVE ebook will only be available from February 11th to February 14th.
Want to do more? Help promote the book! Just grab the following code for these banners and blog about it…or Tweet, or Facebook, and on and on! Thank you all….
For 728 x 90 banner, copy text below.
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