Lisa Desatnik

I have been fortunate to have made a career out of doing what I love, which is using my communication skills to forge relationships and support of causes that are evoking positive change. I also enjoy working with civic-minded companies and organizations. I’ve earned numerous awards along the way, but my greatest satisfaction comes from knowing my work has helped touch lives in very meaningful ways. For that, I have to thank the dedicated staff and volunteers of so many charitable organizations, events, and civic minded businesses who work day in and day out to fulfill needs. These are the generous people with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working beside. I’ve created and implemented many successful cause-related campaigns and programs such as the award winning Lighthouse Vision Awards and the Collecting for Kids school supply drive. Included among my other past experience is: creating a PR campaign to change the image of newly developed Betts Longworth Historic District, for 8 years coordinating publicity and creative elements of the Inclusion Leadership Awards Event, and creating a PR campaign to help launch the Hidden Treasures CD (tribute to King Records) that resulted in a packed release party. I’ve also worked on numerous other events. Among them - the Appalachian Festival, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s Buddy Walk, the YMCA Salute to Black Achievers, YMCA Character Awards, Greater Cincinnati Alzeimer’s Association Memory Walk, Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Association’s Voices of Giving Awards and more. Currently I help raise awareness about the positive contributions of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and also continue working with other organizations. My experience includes media relations, planning, volunteer management, copywriting, social networking, events, and coordination of marketing materials. Among the other organizations with whom I have or am currently working are: Inclusion Network, iSPACE,FreeStore/FoodBank, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cincinnati Arts & Technology Center, Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation, Lighthouse Youth Services, Accountability and Credibility Together, CRI mental health agency, and more. I’m a past Board member of Children’s International Summer Villages and past member of the leadership team for the local chapter of Public Relations Society of America; and get involved with other volunteer opportunities. An animal lover sharing my home with three birds, I have been studying positive behavior management for many years and enjoy sharing what I’ve learned with others. My pet interest has led me to become a pet columnist for Hyde Park Living.

A Poem About Life And Gratitude

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As I am looking forward to spending more special time with my family today, I was inspired this morning to write a poem (or quote depending on how you look at it) about what life has given me to be thankful. May you too, find many reasons to be grateful. Happy Thanksgiving!

quote about gratitude by Lisa Desatnik on Thanksgiving

Indian Hill High School Students Organized Layup For Lauren

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written by Good Things Going Around intern, Andrea Francisco, a senior at Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati

 

On the night of Monday the 17th, the Indian Hill Cheerleaders organized a “Layup for Lauren” event, in which each participant attempted a layup and donated to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Layup for Lauren was started by Lauren Hill, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer last November. Even through her battle against brain cancer, Lauren continues her passion of playing basketball. She currently attends Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a member of the basketball team. Lauren is a true hero for all Americans and everyone battling cancer as a spokesperson and advocate for The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Only year later from realizing that she has brain cancer, Lauren was playing a game at the Xavier Cintas Center in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,250. Her Lauren Hillbravery and determination is incredible; she inspires everyone around her to keep going no matter what life gives you.

In basketball, a layup is basically a shot, where a player tries to shoot the ball into the hoop. In Layup for Lauren, there is an extra challenge, however: you must shoot with your non-dominant hand, one eye closed, and spin in circles five times. This is how Lauren feels from battling brain cancer; her medications cause negative side-effects in addition to the cancer that have weakened her right side. If you don’t make the layup, you must donate $10. I missed — my basketball skills are not exactly stellar. That’s okay though, because I ended up donating for a life-changing foundation that supports brain cancer research. All of the proceeds from this event go toward The Cure Starts Now Foundation, which focuses on cancer research to find a cure.

 

To donate and see how you can take the #LayupforLauren Challenge, please visit this website: http://layup4lauren.org/

We Are All A Box Of Crayons

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While walking in a toy store
the day before today,
I overheard a Crayon Box
with many things to say.

“I don’t like red!” said Yellow.
And Green said, “Nor do I !quote about crayons and differences
And no one here likes Orange,
but no one knows quite why.”

“We are a box of crayons
that really doesn’t get along,”
said Blue to all the others.
“Something here is wrong!
Well, i bought that box of crayons
and took it home with me
and laid out all the crayons
so the crayons could all see.

They watched me as I colored
with Red and Blue and Green
and Black and White and Orange
and every color in between.

They watched as Green became the grass
and Blue became the sky.
The Yellow sun was shining bright
on White clouds drifting by.

Colors changing as they touched,
becoming something new.

They watched me as I colored.
They watched till I was through.

And when I’d finally finished,
I began to walk away.

And as I did the Crayon box
had something more to say……..

“I do like Red!” said the Yellow.
And Green said, “So do I !”
And Blue you are terrific
so high up in the sky.”

“We are a Box of Crayons
each of us unique,
but when we get together
the picture is complete”

– Author unknown

 

People Working Cooperative Volunteers Helped Area Seniors

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It’s that time of year again when thousands come together to help others in need with fall home repairs and clean up.

People Working Cooperatively Repair AffairPeople Working Cooperatively’s Prepare Affair was Saturday Nov. 15 where 3,000 volunteers helped 1,000 senior clients by raking leaves and cleaning gutters and other small repair tasks. It was the 27th annual event with many heart-warming stories. The oldest client served was 105 – the youngest volunteer was 3. Many volunteers adopt the same clients year after year, making them part of their family.

“This has become a family tradition for us,” said volunteer Valerie Robinson, who brought her 80-year-old father. Bill to rake leaves. “We really enjoy giving back.”

PWC serves Greater Cincinnati seniors  and underserved 365 days a year with professional home repairs, modifications, weatherization and other services to keep the homeowner safe in People Working Cooperatively Repair Affairtheir homes where they want to be. To learn more or make a donation, visit www.pwchomerepairs.org.

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