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.
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you're amazing Ali and it's awesome how you've used your connections for GREAT things. Congrats!
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#1!! SO VERY COOL! "Uncle" Paolo...we *heart* you too!! CONGRATULATIONS ALI!
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congrats!
And also, you can now officially never be beat at the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game.
Sweet.
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Congrats, Ali!!! You're awesome!
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Thank you for sharing this. I've passed it on and will also be posting it on my blog.
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Well I thought I was having a pretty good Friday--- but not as good as talking with Kevin Bacon!
So excited for you! And bumming even more that I don't get to hang out at CKU next weekend now that I've seen those fantastic name tags. Maybe next year?
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What a great/sad video - it made me cry. I hope it reaches lots of people. It's awesome to have support from groups like Five for Fighting and people like Kevin Bacon. Yes, I'd love a world where "Autism" is just a word in the history books.
Thanks for using your celebrity to connect people, Ali.
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I don't think I could have even said HI! to Kevin Bacon, LOL! I am so happy for you and all your success with the fundraising!
Congratulations!!!!!
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Great but sad video. Congrats on the 6 degrees contest. It is amazing what can happen when people from all over come together for a single cause.
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Ali,
so cool that you spoke with Kevin! wow!
see you in a few days - can't wait!!
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Great video! Great cause. Thanks for sharing. So glad to read about your interview! So very cool.
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I just finished watching that video, over and over again....completely breaks my heart. I agree, I just want to hear my Madison say "I love you Mom"...
you do good things Ali - thanks for sharing this.
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this seriously rocks!!
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Thanks for sharing all that you do, your experiences, your stories, the links, your hope. It is so uplifting and motivational. You are such a bright light in the world, Ali! Also, Uncle Paolo ROCKS!
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Okay, needed a good bawl, so watching that video was a good way to access it. :)
Congratulations Ali. What an amazing and powerful example of what one person + one + one + one, etc. can do.
Thank you for being you...
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Awesome! What an amazing journey - thanks for sharing it with us all! :)
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way cool ali, u got the chance to talk to KB. ppl making a difference.. that's what it's all about. amen.
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Fabulous, Ali! It was a great collaborative effort and it paid huge dividends. Yea for Autism Speaks!
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Thank you for your creativity and for sharing your story and fundraising for Autism Speaks. I have forwarded on your info again to help raise money and awareness. Is the 6 degrees sight still accepting donations even though the contest is over?
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way to go team ali!
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