Jerry Languirand a long term cancer patient and autism advocate teams up with Pepsi Cola (NYSE:PEP) in the challenge to cure Autism. I first had the privilege of meeting Jerry 2 years ago at a business conference, I was there seeking support for a cancer social network I co founded called www.cancer.im, the crowd was cold until I met Jerry. Not knowing anything about me or my project Jerry took me under his wing and introduced me to all the key players at the conference, and soon became one of our biggest advocates and supporters of our cancer patient advocacy.
Cancer.im owes a debt of gratitude to this man, for his selfless work in promiting and supporting our cause, Jerry’s tireless support was directly responsible in our ability in filing a medical protocol for the benfit of cancer patients everywhere. Titled “Method of Lowering a Cancer Patients Morbidity Rate via Leveraging of Caused Based Social Networks” is based on leveraging support via social networks in helping a cancer patient in increasing thier quality of life.
“I could not be prouder of Jerry and Pepisco in tackling this endeavor” stated Chris Ryan Co-Fouder of Cancer.Im
About the Pepsi Refresh Project
Pepsi is giving away millions each month to fund refreshing ideas that change the world, one community at a time.
Here’s how it works: You have an idea to refresh your community. You invite people to get behind your idea and vote for it. If your idea is approved, Pepsi will help you make it happen with funding from a Pepsi Refresh Project grant.
Sound complicated? It isn’t. You don’t have to have a project chosen, or even submit one to help refresh the world. Voting for ideas you like, commenting on someone else’s idea, “Liking” the Pepsi Refresh Project on Facebook, or even just drinking Pepsi products with Power Vote codes can have a positive effect for your community.
How many Pepsi Refresh Project Grants are Being Awarded?
Each month, up to $1.215 million in grants can be awarded. Here’s the breakdown: 20 Grants at the $5,000 level; 15 Grants at the $10,000 level; 15 Grants at the $25,000 level; and 10 Grants at the $50,000 level, in addition to one grant each at the $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000 levels for the Pepsi Challenge.
Whats Different about the Pepsi Refresh Project for 2011?
Last year, Pepsi Refresh Project was a big success because of you. This year, we’re refreshing even more of the world and making enhancements in these key areas:
- Ideas that did not receive funding will not rollover into the next month
- Fewer categories with a new focus on Arts & Music, Education, and Communities
- The Pepsi Challenge is a new category that calls on America to help its communities with a new challenge every month
- An updated submissions process that allows for more of your ideas to be in the running every month
- More grants across various levels (We’ve also removed the $250K grant level from last year to allow for smaller grant amounts to be distributed to more ideas from individuals like you.)
- Power Votes – Earn more votes for your favorite ideas