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I received an e-mail tonight from a colleague I have known for about four years. We’ve done some work together and I babysat for his two young boys a few times; most recently about a month ago.

The e-mail informed me that his young wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer asked whether I would consider pitching in to help during this difficult time. He included a link to the web site http://www.LotsaHelpingHands.com. I’ve spent some time on the site and can only say “Wow, what a wonderful use of technology!” The service is designed to make coordinating volunteers easy and efficient. There is a calendar that shows tasks that need doing and whether or not they have been filled.

So with a few mouse clicks I was able to sign on offering to drive, cook, babysit, fold laundry and pray, pray, pray. While the family has health insurance, they will have to pay 20 percent out of pocket, and a fund has been set up to take donations.

Jazz Bridge Project
Daphne Fund
3008 Limekiln Pike
Glenside, PA 19038

Do you know someone who could benefit from a site like this? If so, please spread the word and pray, pray, pray.