What kind of world do you want?
Tags:Thanks to everyone who has let me know about this charity for Autism Speaks over the last couple of weeks. Here are the details:
So many cool things happening these days on the internet. Love this opportunity to do good in this crazy medium of connectivity.
Speaking of connectivity, I got to chat with Kevin Bacon on the phone yesterday (that was when Paolo was playing blanket train with Simon). As the founder of SixDegrees.org he was the originator of that spectacular contest that so many of you generously participated in over the last few months.
It was really cool to get the opportunity to thank him personally for taking a chance on such a cool charity set-up. Our conversation was an interview that will be available as a podcast on the Six Degrees site soon (I think next week). We talked about the how I heard about the contest, my personal connection with autism, what the whole thing meant to me, connectivity, the power of people, one + one, etc. It was cool. He is cool.
They chatted with each of the top 6 badges so I am excited to hear from the others about their experience.
And, we did come out on top.
Awesome.
Comments
Sign in or sign up to comment.
101 comments
congratulations!
isn't it beautiful to see how so much good can come from people helping people?
lovely.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I am so happy for you Ali! :) Congratulations on reaching your goal...it's been so fun to be a part of this journey with you!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Thank you for sharing your family journey with us all and allowing/ motivating us to be a part of the bigger picture. And for all the glimpses into your life/ art. Very cool. Congratulations!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Ali, you are so cool. I would have totally freaked out if Kevin Bacon had called me on the phone. Many congratulations, and here's to hope for all those touched by Autism. Happy, happy Saturday.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Ali, I am so happy that we were able to help you meet your goal. Thanks so much for giving a glimpse into your life and sharing your journey with us. I am so glad you were in the top 6. To raise that much money and educate people about autism...is amazing!!!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Congratulations, Ali - what a beauuutiful statement made by one and all. Amy
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
very sweet video and song....
congratulations on doing so exceedingly well on the badge!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
wow, i knew u were gonna hook up with kevin b somehow. how cool, i wonder if he has gone to your blog?
i'm so glad u came out on top. that's just amazing.
love the pictures of simon busy with paolo...how cool
well i'm off to see the video
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
ali, I have been a long time Kevin Bacon fan. I'm a bit older than you and can remember his start. It is apparent that he is very cool, you just can't fake that. Met his wife Kyra in a grocery store in the Bershires about 10 11 years ago and thought, now she's cool too. This is off track. My point here: so happy for you in this endeavor and I cannot wait to hear the interview.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Ali, I would not be surprised in the least bit if Oprah had a show featuring the whole Six Degrees thing. That would be incredible. Congrats on making #1!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
How awesome Ali. Really made my day to hear the wonderful news.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
never had a doubt. you and everything you touch are awesome.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Awesome news! congratulations!!!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Wow! You just made my day girlie! Congrats to you and to everyone who participated!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
wow--so cool Ali!! love all the energy your badge created--truly awesome!!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
That is so fantastic! So fantastic I have tears.
Can't wait to hear the conversations he KB had with and the other badge owners. :)
Fantastic! (my word of late)
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Woo hoo! What an amazing way to change the world Ali! Thanks for allowing me to be apart of that (I was very excited when they opened it up to Canadian residents as well!). Hope you have a wonderful day! Kim PS. How cool that you got to speak with Kevin Bacon.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Very cool about chatting with Kevin Bacon. You did an amazing job with the contest. I'm glad your charity came out on top. Go team!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
I love that you said, "got to chat with Kevin Bacon today..." as if it was the most normal thing in the world! lol!!
I do think what you are doing on behalf of you son and all children with autism is awesome!
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Congrats!
Oh...and lucky you for speaking with Kevin Bacon.
Replies
Sign in or sign up to reply.