Friday Harbour

ZETA INTERACTIVE website development progresses nicely

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:01:42 +0000

Hello all,
A while back we told you that our friends at ZETA Interactive chose Friday Harbour to be their “first” charitable project under their new non-profit concern call ZETA Cares. Well, since then, the FH and ZC teams have been collaborating on building an entirely new Friday Harbour social media program. Soon you will get word on the expected roll-out of a brand new Friday Harbour website. Our cool logo will remain the baseline, but from what we have seen so far, the ZC team has truly “shined” in their ability to capture the essence of FH, while building a social media platform that will take us well into the future.
Stay tuned for the NEW Friday Harbour, coming to a www near you!
Talk to you later,

Brian: brian.hall@fridayharbour.org

God Bless Dr. Dorothy I. Height

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:10:10 +0000

The world lost one of its true heroins this morning at 3:41 a.m.
Dr. Dorothy I. Height, 98, whose crusade for racial jusice and gender equality spanned more than six decades, died this morning at Howard University Hospital.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Height in March of this year, but felt like I’ve known her all my life. In a way, I have.

I’m honored to be a participant in the Master’s Series for Distinguished Leaders hosted by Dr. Barbara Williams Skinner and the Skinner Leadership Institute in Washington D.C.. Our sessions are held in The National Council of Negro Women building which is owned by Dr. Height. There are many important facts about this building, but a couple facts include 1)It is the only “black owned” building located between the White House and the Capital Building. 2)This was the very building where slaves were traded back in the day.

Our group of facilitators are all heroes in some fashion, either through their selfless service to government, education, humanity, charity and leadership. We are blessed to be learning from the best.

However, during this first session, Dr. Height came in to address our class. She was dressed to the 9’s in her purple suit and matching hat. She had this gleam in her eyes that captivated me to my core. As her hands wrapped themselves around the microphone, and her sweet sweet voice began to sing in that light tone that has summoned so many before me to action, I couldn’t help but rise above my chair as if someone literally picked me up.
Her soft yet resounding words on leadership, honor, service, kindness and responsibility felt as if she was honoring us and challenging us all at once. You see, Dr. Height has a way of instilling pride in the accomplishments we have made to-date, while reminding us all that we are yet in-debted to those who came before you whom paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we ALL can be who and where we are. However confident that that debt can be surely paid, if we will all walk in “service to others” in our daily lives. Dr. Heights 6+ decade journey for peace, rights and equality were not for her benefit alone. It was all based on the “Purpose” she had, and the true “Promise” she kept.
My “Purpose” in this life is to serve others through Friday Harbour…and my “Promise” is to do so everyday selflessly and tirelessly. Just as Dr. Dorothy I. Height did for 98 “too short” years.

My life has changed forever, and my heart will always shine for the lady in the purple hat!
God Bless you Dr. Height!

LiveItBIG Fest was a huge success!!

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:32:54 +0000

Thanks to all the volunteers who worked on behalf of the 2nd Annual Live It Big Festival. A special thanks go out to those of you who purchased wristbands and partook in the awesome fun along Washington Avenue last weekend. The bars and restaurants did an outstanding job of hosting the festival and its revelers. The weather was perfect and the Washington Wave shuttle made sure that everyone traveled safely between each venue. Cathy Clark with LiveItBig.org is to be congratulated for her OUTSTANDING leadership and FridayHabour is proud to have been a part of it all. See you next year!! Brian Hall. President-Friday Harbour

Live It BIG.org founder deserves your participation this Saturday

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:50:09 +0000

To say that Friday Harbour is lucky to have shared a partnership with the LiveItBIG organization is a huge understatement. We continue to be amazed at the energy, creativity and drive that founder Cathy Clark has emblazened on her new non-profit. From Beer Camp, to Cocktail Camp, to the upcoming LiveItBIG festival set for Saturday October 10th, Cathy has taken inspiration gained from the loss of “best friend Kelly”, and turned it into an ever growing celebration of life. Cathy, has taken the very things that we use to bury our sorrows (friends, food, entertainment and festive beverages), and turned them into carefully crafted events in which we celebrate the greatness of life. So, come out this Saturday April 10th, from 2pm – 8pm on Washington Avenue, not just to support LiveItBIG or it’s 2010 benefitting charity, FridayHarbour.org. Come out to show Cathy Clark that all her hard work and leadership deserves a celebration of its’ own. VISIT www.LiveItBIG.org to purchase entry wristbands for just $10.

Thanks Cathy and the crew at LiveItBIG!!!

Brian Hall, Founder, Friday Harbour

LIVE IT BIG Festival THIS Saturday April 10th (2-8pm)

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:14:59 +0000

Come join us at the LIVE IT BIG Festival this Saturday from 2pm – 8pm on Washington Avenue. Over 20 bars and restaurants will have food and drink available for only $10 (pre-purchase price) It all benefits Friday Harbour. So visit www.liveitbig.org to purchase your wristbands. ($20 at door)

Thank You to PEARL BAR on Washington Avenue

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:14:54 +0000

Friday Harbour would like to thank Pearl Bar on Washington Avenue for their generous donation to our mission. They graciously held our first Friday Harbour Happy Hour. The awesome staff was fun and attentive, and afterwards, they donated 10% of the proceeds back to Friday Harbour. Thanks Pearl Bar. We will see you again soon.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for LIVE IT BIG FESTIVAL: Saturday April 10th from 2-8pm.

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:23:06 +0000

Hello, Friday Harbour is looking for some volunteers to help welcome guests to the Live It Big Festival being held on Washington Avenue. The jobs will be simple and fun, but very important. Selling tickets at our welcome booths, answering questions and helping folks with our “Memory Walls”. Please contact Brian Hall at brian.hall@fridayharbour.org or tweet us at @fridayharbour for more info. Grab a friend and come help us raise funds to provide housing for cancer patients.

EVENT: Join us for Live It Big Festival on Saturday April 10th

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:18:16 +0000

The wonderful folks at LiveItBig.org are throwing one heck of an event on Saturday April 10th, on Washington Avenue. “LIVE IT BIG FESTIVAL” will be from 2-8pm, and at over 20+ bars streching along Washington Avenue.
For $10, you will find entertainment, drinks specials galore and a whole lot of fun. All the proceeds will benefit Friday Harbour. So purchase your $10 tickets ahead of time (they go up day of) and come help us raise money to provide housing for cancer patients.
Tweet us at @liveitbig or @fridayharbour

SPECIAL: Friday on Sunday blog entry February 14, 2010

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:24:18 +0000

Happy Valentines Day to you and yours!
This special edition of the Friday on Sunday blog will take on a personal touch. You will see the members of the Friday Harbour organization tell their own story of WHY they have joined the Friday Harbour journey. We hope that in some way, you get an inside look at why these busy, hardworking individuals chose to help Friday Harbour meet its mission of providing solace to cancer patients and their families as they journey through treatment at Texas Children’s and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Centers.
We call this FRIDAY HARBOUR and ME!
Brian Hall Founder and Board President of Friday Harbour:
I’m fortunate to be a founder of this awesome Journey, which began in May of 2009. At that time, my oldest brother Melton (nicknamed Tank) had already endured 8 months of cancer treatment after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He seemed to be doing well at the time. He was undergoing chemo at Scott & White Hospital in Temple Texas where he first was diagnosed. Early on, my mom would transport Tank the 3-plus hours from her house in Spring TX to Temple every other week. Mom tirelessly accompanied Tank to Temple, leaving before the chickens got up in order to make an 8am appointment, and then returning late, late, late in the day. Having not made any of the trips myself, I had no idea what strain that placed on my brother and my dear mother. To this day, I don’t believe that I have thanked my Mom enough for what SHE went through. It wasn’t until my brother took a turn for the worse that Mom made it clear to us that she truly missed the simple comforts like a bed to relax in as she waited hours and hours during Tank’s treatment. Also, having a gift card to a TGI Fridays or something would have motivated her to leave the hospital food behind and go out and grab her and Tank a burger and fries. Well, before her next journey to Temple, mom was equipped with a hotel reservation at the Courtyard hotel connected to the hospital courtesy of my Marriott Rewards account, and several food gift cards, courtesy of the gift card rack at Walgreens. By providing my mom with these simple comforts, her motherly instincts were left to be directed just where they were needed. To Tank! It sucks that it took nearly 4 months before I made it happen. My brother went to be with our Lord on June 22, 2009.
I’m thankful that on June 15th, I sat by my brothers side on his bed, and holding him in my arms I softly whispered…Thank You Brother for inspiring me to do something to help countless others on their cancer journey. I promised him that something good has, and will continue to come from his diligent fight. Friday Harbour. And for a brief, yet moment of a lifetime, Tank raised his tired body, looked me in the eye, smiled his big-toothed smile and said Thank You Brother. Our Journey continues.

Contact me at brian.hall@fridayharbour.org

Friday on Sunday Blog January 31

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:54:40 +0000

Last week was yet another milestone week for Friday Harbour. The ZETA Cares team (www.zetainteractive.com) walked us through the site-map for our upcoming Website. It is exciting to see them put so much energy and effort into their research and development. It will sure to result in a great information and action portal for Friday Harbour.
We also recruited two outstanding new volunteer leaders from the www.Burzynski Clinic.com here in Houston. I’m pleased to announce that Catherine Sanaboune and Jenny Camp have joined Friday Harbour team. Their roles will be defined later this week. We look forward to them sharing their expertise in assisting patients and their families during the cancer treatment journey.
NEW: Starting this week. You will begin to see blog postings from our Friday Harbour members, as we each tell you a little bit about ourselves…and why we chose to work with Friday Harbour. This will be call Friday Harbour & ME. We welcome your comments and suggestions as well.
Feel free to contact me at brian.hall@fridayharbour.org

Brian Hall; President