Showing posts with label TELUS. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Giving Thanks
Never in a million years would I have ever imagined what it would feel like to be on the receiving end of the kind of love and support we received over a week ago. When I think about the tremendous outpour of concern and well wishes, I get so overwhelmed and end up crying.
Giving Thanks
What I originally thought would be a quick in and out visit at the hospital for an ultrasound for my four year old turned into a "We're flying you to Ottawa for doctors at CHEO to find out what's going on with [insert Little One's real name here]".
To be honest, the whole experience was rather dizzying. For three weeks, Little One had been complaining of really bad abdominal pains, yet no one could figure out what was wrong. One minute we were at the hospital on the Island, and the next minute we were being flown to Ottawa.
A Huge Thank You to CHEO
The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario really impressed me. Everything from their patient care to even the tiniest detail like giving their littlest patients stickers for doing a great job (like letting the nurses put in their PICC line for their IV or staying still for an X-Ray or ultrasound). CHEO also makes the experience a happy one even though circumstances may not be so happy. What do I mean by this? Well, CHEO has a great play room for their patients. Computers, an air hockey table, arts and crafts, and so many other activities to keep kids busy and having fun.
My four year old was excited to do some arts and crafts. She was all over the paints and glittery stickers!
Another thing that impressed me was CHEO's library! A fully stocked library for patients to enjoy! Little One had us reading princess book after princess book!
Thank You to the Blogging Community
Through Facebook and Twitter, my online friends were watching and waiting with baited breath for news about Little One. What I didn't know was what was going on behind the scenes. Some of my friends from the CBN and Blogaholics were gathering up funds for us.
Thank you to all these amazing friends for doing something so thoughtful (and unexpected). A BIG thank you!
I was totally shocked, moved, overwhelmed, and in tears. This was something I was not expecting and couldn't even imagine why people would team up and do something like this for us. To me, it was more a question of "Why would anyone ever do this for us? Who are we to deserve something like this?"
Our friends were all parents who could imagine the costs of being away from home and in hospital for an extended period of time. This reminded me of the 72 days spent when Little One was in the NICU. As a preemie born at 28 weeks, we had to stay at Mount Sinai for 72 very long days. People don't often think of things like travel costs, food, etc.
Thank goodness I didn't have to stay in a motel or take public transportation every day to see my daughter at the hospital. I was able to sleep in a chair that pulled out into a bed (right beside Little One's hospital bed).
Having just the clothes Little One and I were wearing, I had to get my friend to run to Wal-mart and pick up some capris, t-shirts, socks, undies, and necessities for both Little One and me. Things like toothbrushes and all the little every day items were things I didn't have with me (as I wasn't expecting to be flown to Ottawa).
Thank you SO much to all our blogging friends! You have touched our hearts more than you can ever imagine. Thank you.
I think what surprised me too was that companies like TELUS and Mom Central Canada also sent us some love online. I had been offline for a bit and when I saw this tweet from TELUS, I cried.
I'm telling you, there was a lot of crying going on last week! If you think of it though, it says a lot about a company when they reach out to their fans/followers/customers/community. I'm more apt to go with (and stay with) a company that values their members and doesn't treat them as just a number. Still wowed by the gesture from TELUS. Yet another reason I love them and have been with them since 2000! The longest relationship I've had ;)
Giving Thanks to Some Very Special People
My friend, @flywithbaby has been one of my closest friends since we were 17. She also happens to live in Ottawa and came to the hospital every day when Little One was under CHEO's care. Being still in shock that we had to be sent by air ambulance and also being severely sleep deprived and worried about Little One, I was pretty useless. Kelly (aka @flywithbaby) was the extra set of ears I needed and asked the doctors questions I didn't even think of asking.
She also did a lot of running around (going to the pharmacy to get Little One's medication, picking up clothes and food, etc) while I was by Little One's bedside. She and her husband also housed us for the days following Little One's surgery.
Another VERY special person to us is @CanadianDadBlog! He and his family were such a great support while we were in Ottawa. This experience has really shown us how blessed we are to have such great friends. Canadian Dad visited Little One when she was released from hospital and then brought us back to CHEO when Little One had a fever and was ill post surgery. Not only did he drive us to the hospital, but he also stayed with us for a few hours until @flywithbaby came to join us. So thankful for such amazing friends when I was so emotional (and Hubby was 9 hours away tending the farm).
If all that wasn't enough to give thanks for, Canadian Dad also chatted with Official Princess Parties and got Little One's favourite princess to visit! That experience will not be forgotten. Belle made Little One a very happy girl!
I was so touched when Canadian Dad told me that he had spoken to Official Princess Parties and that though they were fully booked for events that weekend, the owner put it out to her princesses who were off day to see if anyone was interested in doing this for us. Within minutes, she received three "yes" replies! That totally made me cry!
It's no wonder they are so popular! What a great company. Find out more about all the great things they do for kids' charities here.
Thank you to Team PTPA for the beautiful flowers and teddy bear for Little One. They arrived right before her surgery and totally made her day. I have to say that PTPA is a great company to work for. They're my second family!
Little One's BFF had her grandma in Ottawa bring over a Hello Kitty. Other special visits included a visit from one of my old friends (we went to kindergarten together and the last time we saw each other was maybe high school graduation or perhaps sometime in c.e.g.e.p.), may aunt, uncle, and cousin, one of my old students from when I taught in Toronto, @LilMissKateCo, my childhood friend & my parents' best friends.
Giving thanks to all the special people in our lives
We are so blessed to have all of you in our lives and we really appreciate all the love and support you have given us.
** We were going to do a special Vlog Thank You to everyone, but I couldn't bring myself to make it go "live". I was crying too much and really had the "Ugly Crying Face" thing going on! **
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Calling all Canadian entrepreneurs: Tell @TELUS & @globeandmail your greatest business challenge for a chance to earn a $100,000 grant
Being a small/medium sized business owner isn't easy - especially when you're starting out. A little help, like a small business grant can certainly go a long way. This is yet another reason I am a TELUS client (and fan) through and through. A company that is invested in helping entrepreneurs grow is a company I appreciate and respect.
In March, TELUS and The Globe and Mail launched The Challenge, the 3rd annual contest inviting Canadian small and medium-sized business owners to present their biggest business challenge for the opportunity to win a $100,000 grant from TELUS.
This great opportunity was given to entrepreneurs across Canada to submit entries at Globeandmail.com/thechallenge and the entries will be judged by a panel that includes entrepreneurs and business experts.
In 2012, TELUS received more than 1,200 entries. The 2012 winner Glassopolis, sellers and distributors of fire-resistant glass in Toronto, Ontario, invested in new machinery to increase production and customer distribution.
If you won the $100,000 grant, what would you put your grant money toward?
To enter the contest, entrants are asked to describe the following in an 800-word submission:
- A challenge their business is currently experiencing (200 words);
- A proposed solution to this challenge and how the $100,000 prize would help overcome that challenge (200 words);
- An explanation of the results they expect to achieve (200 words);
- A description of how their business incorporates the following values into their business: 1) community investment/commitment to charities, 2) customer service and 3) innovation (200 words)
Calling all Canadian entrepreneurs: Tell @TELUS & @globeandmail your greatest business challenge for a chance to earn a $100,000 grant!
Canadians and fellow small business owners can join the conversation and follow the contest on Twitter via @TELUSBusiness and @GlobeSmallBiz using the hashtag #smallbizchallenge, on LinkedIn and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TELUSBusiness. The contest closes May 27, 2013.
Submissions close next Monday, May 27th!
It is easy for any small business owner to enter the contest for a chance to win the $100,000 business grant. Just fill out the quick online form and submit via the website!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Canadian Small & Medium-Sized Businesses: WIN a $100,000 grant! @TELUS & @globeandmail #smallbizchallenge
Great news for small and medium-sized business owners! TELUS and The Globe and Mail have brought back The Challenge! It's an annual contest that gives Canadian small and medium-sized businesses a chance at winning a $100,000 grant from TELUS!
Last year, the $100,000 business grant was awarded to Glassopolis, a specialty architectural glass supplier. View video below.
For full details about how to enter and to read the contest rules and regulations, please visit globeandmail.com/thechallenge.
Entrepreneurs, what would you do with $100,000?
Last year, the $100,000 business grant was awarded to Glassopolis, a specialty architectural glass supplier. View video below.
For full details about how to enter and to read the contest rules and regulations, please visit globeandmail.com/thechallenge.
Entrepreneurs, what would you do with $100,000?
Saturday, March 02, 2013
@TELUS and the World Wildlife Fund
One of the reasons I love TELUS is that not only are they fabulous when it comes to providing excellent customer service. I also love that they are committed to providing great products and services to their customers. I've been a loyal TELUS customer since I returned from my two years working overseas in 2000! Obviously, there's a reason I'm still with TELUS.
What impresses me is TELUS' avant-garde approach to social media and the campaigns they choose. They support causes that really make an impact on people like you and me (Pink Out Loud, We Day, etc). The latest one I'm excited to hear about is TELUS and the World Wildlife Fund.
From the TELUS website:
"DedicatedT to safeguarding animals and our environment.
To us, every animal is like family, and we believe helping to protect our wildlife and their habitat today is key to ensuring healthy, sustainable communities in the future. That’s why our partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is so important to TELUS, our team members and retirees.
Since 2000, we have contributed more than $5 million to animal-related causes, including over $200,000 to support WWF initiatives. Through our partnership with WWF we are committed to facing conservation challenges head on, providing opportunities for our team members and our customers to make a difference.
About the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
The WWF is the largest international conservation organization in Canada, with the active support of more than 150,000 Canadians. The WWF is creating solutions to the most serious conservation challenges facing our planet, helping people and nature to thrive.
Committed to animal welfare
Across Canada, habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, climate change, and unsustainable harvesting have put more than 500 species at risk of extinction.
In an effort to preserve wildlife at home and abroad, the WWF aims to:
- tackle the global trade in endangered animals
- reduce the effects of climate change on species, such as polar bears
Stay tuned in 2013 as we embrace new opportunities with WWF to help keep Canadian critters safe for years to come."
The giant panda will be the star of TELUS’ new mobility and multicultural campaigns, which are timed perfectly with the nationwide excitement building around the arrival of the giant pandas at the Toronto Zoo this spring.
"* For the first time, our advertising will feature computer generated imagery (CGI) critters instead of live animals. To create our CGI pandas, we used existing images and videos of pandas to build a digital model that was refined, groomed and textured until its skin, hair, facial expressions and movement were as lifelike as possible. The entire process took nearly six months.
* With the use of CGI critters, we are now able to feature popular animals that are rare or endangered. It also allows us to take an expanded visual approach, as we are no longer limited by what an animal will do while the camera is rolling.
* TELUS has a strict policy against filming endangered species - we would never consider filming live pandas to create our ads. We haven’t made the decision to eliminate filming live animals completely, but having the option to use CGI critters opens up a world of opportunity for the TELUS brand. Also When filming live animals, TELUS goes to great lengths to ensure animals featured in our ads are treated with great care. We apply a comprehensive code of conduct anytime we film animals, which we developed in partnership with animal-advocacy organizations like PETA."
I love that TELUS provides opportunities for their team members and customers to make a difference.
To me, that is impressive!
Little One was loves her TELUS critters. When she received her newest addition, the giant panda, she was over the moon. It came with an adoption kit and Little One, at four years of age has been doing research (with Mom's help) on learning more about endangered species.
Little One says "Thank you" to TELUS for her cheetah, owl, and newest critter addition, the panda!
Check out the video that features the CGI panda!
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Get The Most Out Of Your #BlackBerry10 With A Virtual @TELUS #LearningCentre Session! #chatBB
Last week, I was excited to share that as a BlackBerry Elite, I was given the opportunity to attend the BlackBerry10 Launch Event. At the pre-party, the #BBElite members were given a BlackBerry Z10 each! I was so eager to get using the new device, and though I've been learning how to use it, I would love to know more! This is why I am excited that I will be able to Get The Most Out Of Your #BlackBerry10 With A Virtual @TELUS #LearningCentre Session!
There are so many reasons why I love TELUS. Their products, services, campaigns, initiatives, and customer service are unparalleled. For excited BlackBerry fans and new BlackBerry10 owners, TELUS wants to help you get the most out of the BlackBerry10!
How great is that? I am in love with my BlackBerry Z10, but am still learning how to make the most out of it. There are so many features that are new to me, so having a virtual workshop to guide me through the ins and outs of my new device is incredible. Yes, I do realize that there's such a thing as an owner's manual, but I'm a visual learner, and know that I will benefit greatly from seeing how to do things with the Z10 as opposed to reading about it.
I'm very excited about the TELUS Learning Centre Session and am so glad I am able to do it virtually, from the comfort of my home office on the Island!
Disclosure - This is not a sponsored post. Just spreading the word, as I am very excited about what TELUS is doing for their customers!
There are so many reasons why I love TELUS. Their products, services, campaigns, initiatives, and customer service are unparalleled. For excited BlackBerry fans and new BlackBerry10 owners, TELUS wants to help you get the most out of the BlackBerry10!
TELUS wants to help you get the most out of the BlackBerry 10! We’d like to invite you to a Virtual TELUS #LearningCentre session where our TELUS Learning Specialists and resident BlackBerry 10 experts will provide a customized group walk-through of the new smartphone and its features.TELUS has Learning Centres, you ask? We sure do – it’s all part of our commitment to provide a superior customer experience and help our customers learn how to get the most out of their phone.The BlackBerry 10 platform will deliver a brand new intuitive experience that constantly adapts to your needs and keeps you moving, and TELUS wants to make sure you have a solid understanding of the cool, new functionalities and features of the BlackBerry 10 – we’re excited to be able to use this Learning Centre session to walk you through everything from basic device set-up to extra tips and tricks.WHAT: TELUS hosts a Virtual #Learning Centre session all about the new BlackBerry 10 device. TELUS Learning Centre Specialists will walk through all of the new product features and functionalities.WHEN: February 6, 2013 from 12 to 1pm ESTWHERE: We’ll be streaming a live video feed from our Toronto location online! You can send in your #BlackBerry10 questions via Twitter, Google+, YouTube and Facebook. Our BB10 experts will be ready both on- and offline, responding to users in real-time. Perhaps your audiences might be interested in tuning in as well.Watch our @TELUS social channels and for hashtag #chatBB.
Watch the live video stream on Google+ or YouTube, and ask your BlackBerry questions in the comments stream. Use the hashtag #chatBB to join the conversation on Twitter as well as @TELUS and #BlackBerry10If you miss the live Hangout on Wednesday, the video will be posted on our TELUS YouTube Channel in the next few daysStay updated on TELUS' Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/139487612880714/The live link will be available on our Facebook event page or on YouTube tomorrow just before Noon EST
To celebrate, we’re offering our customers an additional $50 in-store credit when they trade-in their previously enjoyed device at a TELUS store and purchase a new BlackBerry Z10. Our easy trade-in program makes it even easier for customers to get the latest, greatest wireless devices, like the BlackBerry Z10. TELUS’ trade-in program rewards customers with instant in-store credits for their used devices while giving them a chance to dispose of their electronic waste safely. Customers can get this in-store credit from now until February 28th, 2013.
How great is that? I am in love with my BlackBerry Z10, but am still learning how to make the most out of it. There are so many features that are new to me, so having a virtual workshop to guide me through the ins and outs of my new device is incredible. Yes, I do realize that there's such a thing as an owner's manual, but I'm a visual learner, and know that I will benefit greatly from seeing how to do things with the Z10 as opposed to reading about it.
I'm very excited about the TELUS Learning Centre Session and am so glad I am able to do it virtually, from the comfort of my home office on the Island!
Disclosure - This is not a sponsored post. Just spreading the word, as I am very excited about what TELUS is doing for their customers!
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Parents, Hands Up if Your Child Has a Smartphone ~ @TELUS WISE
Hands up. How many parents let their children have their own smartphones? What's
your stance on children having their own smartphones? If you do let your
child have his/her own phone, what rules did you establish for them
regarding their phones?
I'm sure many of you have read the post about how one mom set some ground rules for her 13 year old son's smartphone use. It's been all over Facebook, the Twitterverse, and the Blogosphere this week!
Of course, posts like that one generate lots of debate and ignite conversation.
This is the post that went viral on Facebook. It sparked an online discussion about whether teens should sign a contract created by their parents so that they can use their smartphone or should parents just trust their teens' judgment.
I've been checking out the TELUS blog was really impressed that companies like TELUS are listening to the public on topics like security. If there's one thing I really respect, it's a company that listens, engages, and takes action when it comes to the concerns of customers.
TELUS wrote this post about the topic many have been chatting about this week.
As I read on, I was happy to learn that TELUS works closely with partners like MediaSmarts on their TELUS WISE Program. At present, TELUS WISE is only available to companies and their employees right now. This said, TELUS will be launching their TELUS WISE Program to their customers! I'm really excited for their launch!
Disclosure - This is a personal blog. All the thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own.
I'm sure many of you have read the post about how one mom set some ground rules for her 13 year old son's smartphone use. It's been all over Facebook, the Twitterverse, and the Blogosphere this week!
Photo found here.
Of course, posts like that one generate lots of debate and ignite conversation.
This is the post that went viral on Facebook. It sparked an online discussion about whether teens should sign a contract created by their parents so that they can use their smartphone or should parents just trust their teens' judgment.
I've been checking out the TELUS blog was really impressed that companies like TELUS are listening to the public on topics like security. If there's one thing I really respect, it's a company that listens, engages, and takes action when it comes to the concerns of customers.
TELUS wrote this post about the topic many have been chatting about this week.
As I read on, I was happy to learn that TELUS works closely with partners like MediaSmarts on their TELUS WISE Program. At present, TELUS WISE is only available to companies and their employees right now. This said, TELUS will be launching their TELUS WISE Program to their customers! I'm really excited for their launch!
Disclosure - This is a personal blog. All the thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own.
Friday, December 21, 2012
@TELUS' What Would You Give Campaign
One of the messages my husband and I are trying to convey to our four year old daughter is that it is better to give than to receive. We want her to know that it feels good to give to others. Whether it be in the form of organizing a fundraiser, making a donation, performing some random act of kindness, giving to others feels good and makes others feel good as well.
TELUS also believes in giving and they want to make sure that the feeling is alive and strong this Holiday season.
TELUS asked people on their Facebook page "If you could give anything to anyone, what would it be?" The responses were overwhelming. TELUS was amazed by the generosity of their online social community. They took their fans' words to heart and realized they could make some of those wishes come true.
With all the touching and amazing fan stories, I'm sure the decision was a difficult one to make. To capture the power of giving this Holiday season, TELUS shares some of their fans' thoughtful, heartwarming stories:
Check out the videos of Chelsea Schmelzel, from Prince George, BC and some of our other wish recipients at http://telusgiving.com.
Be prepared to cry! Have those tissues close-by! This video had me sobbing!
Thought I'd share this with you. Happy Holidays!
Yet another reason we love TELUS.
TELUS also believes in giving and they want to make sure that the feeling is alive and strong this Holiday season.
TELUS asked people on their Facebook page "If you could give anything to anyone, what would it be?" The responses were overwhelming. TELUS was amazed by the generosity of their online social community. They took their fans' words to heart and realized they could make some of those wishes come true.
With all the touching and amazing fan stories, I'm sure the decision was a difficult one to make. To capture the power of giving this Holiday season, TELUS shares some of their fans' thoughtful, heartwarming stories:
Check out the videos of Chelsea Schmelzel, from Prince George, BC and some of our other wish recipients at http://telusgiving.com.
Be prepared to cry! Have those tissues close-by! This video had me sobbing!
Thought I'd share this with you. Happy Holidays!
Yet another reason we love TELUS.
Friday, December 07, 2012
Win 1 of 4 Samsung Galaxy S III Phones #GalaxyChristmasGiveaway @TELUS
I remember my very first cell phone. It was 1998 and I was living and teaching in Japan. In Japan, everyone (from kids to grandmothers) had cell phones! Back home in Canada, it wasn't as commonplace to have a cell phone as it was in Japan back then. Even if you had one, it was one of those huge, clunky, monstrous ones!
I had a really sleek, compact, beautiful (yes, beautiful! I was in love with my phone) cell phone. It was the coolest thing I had ever seen! Compared to the huge, honkin' eye sores I had seen in North America at the time, this thing was super small and thin! I didn't think I'd ever get that excited about a phone again until now.
It's the Season of Giving, and we are so excited to announce that...
This Lil Piglet, Mommy Matter, Life On Manitoulin and Sober Julie are giving away 4 Red Samsung Galaxy SIII!!
TELUS’ cute and cuddly critters make the perfect stocking stuffer – and they help out in local communities, too! For each critter sold, $2 will be given to local grassroots organizations across the country. Since 2001, TELUS’ annual critter sales have generated close to $700,000 for hundreds of local charities across Canada like Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Sick Kids Foundation, Opération Enfant Soleil, Boys and Girls Clubs and more. More than 220 TELUS stores across Canada are participating in this year’s campaign and the money raised in each location will go to organizations chosen by local TELUS store employees. The cheetah is available in select TELUS stores for $8 plus applicable taxes until December 31.
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I had a really sleek, compact, beautiful (yes, beautiful! I was in love with my phone) cell phone. It was the coolest thing I had ever seen! Compared to the huge, honkin' eye sores I had seen in North America at the time, this thing was super small and thin! I didn't think I'd ever get that excited about a phone again until now.
It's the Season of Giving, and we are so excited to announce that...
This Lil Piglet, Mommy Matter, Life On Manitoulin and Sober Julie are giving away 4 Red Samsung Galaxy SIII!!
The Samsung Galaxy S III
Perfect for: the guy on the go or the socialista who wants the world at their fingertips.
The phone on everyone’s wish list this year, the Samsung Galaxy S III can literally do it all, from social networking to taking care of business. The 8 MP camera can also snap up to 20 pictures in just seconds. Available in sleek blue and white, this hot device is also available in a festive red for the holiday season. The Samsung Galaxy S III is available at TELUS for $159.99 (16 MB of memory) and $209.99 (32 MB of memory) on a three-year term with a minimum $50 plan/add-on.If you are looking for gifts for friends and neighbours, check out the Cuddly Holiday Critter from Telus.
TELUS’ cute and cuddly critters make the perfect stocking stuffer – and they help out in local communities, too! For each critter sold, $2 will be given to local grassroots organizations across the country. Since 2001, TELUS’ annual critter sales have generated close to $700,000 for hundreds of local charities across Canada like Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Sick Kids Foundation, Opération Enfant Soleil, Boys and Girls Clubs and more. More than 220 TELUS stores across Canada are participating in this year’s campaign and the money raised in each location will go to organizations chosen by local TELUS store employees. The cheetah is available in select TELUS stores for $8 plus applicable taxes until December 31.
Enter to WIN 1 of 4 Samsung Galaxy SIII
Entry is simple, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. Be sure to fill out the required information as entries will be verified. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada 18+ and will end December 31st. Winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond. Telus is always interested in interacting with you all, you can find them on their Facebook Page or Twitter @Telus where they always do their best to answer questions. Right now they have an app on their Facebook Page where you can upload photos and make personalized Holiday Cards! Good luck everyone, we know someone will love receiving these red Samsung Galaxy SIII phones!a Rafflecopter giveaway
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