2010 PMC and Rider Spotlight: Pete Getchell
Yeah I know, this is a blog about business, social media, and getting things done. Awe inspiring posts (okay, that might be a little optimistic!) about the value of relationship marketing, being in the conversation, and solving tough problems for clients. So why I am cross-posting about the PMC and a rider raising money to arm the Dana Farber Cancer Institute with the funds it needs to battle cancer?
Because I am a believer in causes that transcend ‘typical’ business relationships. The PMC is my cause. It’s motivates me to continue to do more. I think the PMC is critically important, and people like Pete Getchell are the ones that make it happen.
When I reached out to Meghan M. Biro of TalentCulture about joining as a sponsor for cyclingagainstcancer.com in support of my 2010 PMC, I didn’t even have to ask twice. And it wasn’t because there was a big business deal hanging out there as a carrot for her sponsorship. I think she sponsored because she believes in rallying a community behind a cause, and I thank her for that!
Similarly, my coworkers and friends at SEI have been very supportive. I asked my CEO, Dan Pierce, for a donation, and he supported without question. The firm also has a generous gift matching program for charitable contributions. It makes me even more proud to be working for the company.
I have been incredibly busy this summer. I’m riding 80-120 miles a week, supporting client work, and moonlighting in support of internal SEI operations like interviewing, and looking for new business and partners. HR Think Tank has taken a bit of a back burner, but it’s still important to me, and I thank you all for sticking with me.
I hope that you will check out my charity blog, cyclingagainstcancer.com, and read about Pete Getchell. I’ll be featuring more riders and stories in the next few weeks as we steam towards the 2010 PMC (August 7th and 8th).
Want to support my cause? I could certainly use your help. Retweet this post, send people to cyclingagainstcancer.com, and if you are so inclined, donate here.
Happy to be a corporate sponsor for your cause Jason. Your passion is apparent. We are behind you + fighting cancer 100%. Let’s do this. Thank you.
Meghan – you rock! I can’t thank you and the rest of the TC team enough for your support!