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Category Archives: One to One Mentoring

05.09.19

My Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →

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05.08.19

I Can’t Imagine My Life Without It

by Firefly Sisterhood

Since I became a mom 31 years ago, my answer to “What do you do?” has always been “I’m a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer.” My job description on a resume might simply say: available. I have joy-filled memories of … Continue reading →

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05.06.19

The Value of Giving Time to a Cause (by Deb, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

Mother’s Day is approaching. While not all of us get a warm, fuzzy feeling about our moms, is there someone in your life who offers you that loving, trusted mom-like presence? Someone in which: “Being a real parent isn’t in … Continue reading →

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10.16.18

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Today’s Hero! Part 3: Women With Breast Cancer

by Firefly Sisterhood

Are you familiar with Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy? Minnesota cartoonist Charles Shulz created these characters in his 1950’s comic Peanuts. The comic was so popular that animated shows soon followed. If you’ve seen any of the cartoon animations, … Continue reading →

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10.09.18

Its a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Today’s Hero! Part 2: Firefly Guides

by Firefly Sisterhood

At the heart of our Firefly Sisterhood program is our Firefly Guides. They have received that diagnosis: “You have breast cancer.” They have been through or are currently enduring treatment and surgeries, fears and worries, isolation and grief, physical wounds … Continue reading →

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