Dan Biscoe’s Post

This past week was a whirlwind. We (Wheel) were at #DigitalPharmaEast, promoting our work with life science organizations and learning more about the challenges they face in supporting consumers. Then came a packed weekend—my son’s sports events, my daughter dancing at a local festival, the Wayne Wildcats fundraiser full of cheer and football, and, of course, the incredible #Reagan’sRun2024. (See below and make sure to donate! 💜 ) I’d love to say I gave my best to every single thing, but let’s be honest, I simply couldn’t, I was cooked... And as I reflected on this week, on everything I heard, saw, and experienced, it hit me just how human we all are and how hard balancing life is—let alone doing so with a challenging health condition or having to care for a family member or friend. This brings me back to a realization that we get caught up in our business goals, focused on metrics, KPIs, and product innovation. But the truth is, the people we’re trying to help are just like us. They’re not just patients or data points. They’re individuals, living full, complex lives, trying to juggle their own sets of challenges. Yet, too often, we develop solutions from the organization’s perspective rather than through the lens of the person we're trying to help. We focus on solving the problem we think needs attention, designing around it, and then wonder why engagement falls short. The reality is, we need to start by meeting people where they are, recognizing where they are in their health journey—whether they’re facing a new diagnosis, managing a chronic condition, or just trying to make it through their daily routine. At the heart of every innovation we build is a person with a story, a challenge, and a desire for better health. When we approach our work with that in mind, we’re not just improving systems or efficiencies—we’re helping real people. The next time we sit down to innovate, which will likely be today, let’s be sure to see it from their side of the table.

Help Support Stroke Survivors on Their Journey to Recovery Imagine waking up one morning to find that simple tasks like walking, talking, or smiling are now immense challenges. This is the stark reality for thousands who have survived a stroke. For those heading home from the hospital, it's just the beginning of their recovery journey. At Delta Stroke Recovery Society, we help stroke survivors reach their goals for communication, movement, and secondary stroke prevention. We also foster peer mentorship and social connections to prevent post-stroke isolation. Your contribution ensures the continuation of these vital services. We keep costs accessible, offering recovery programs at a fraction of the private cost. This is possible with the generous support of donors like you. As a volunteer-led organization, every dollar you give directly impacts survivors and their families. Support us through: 👉 One Time Gift 👉 Monthly Donation 👉 Corporate Giving 👉 Legacy Giving 👉 Volunteer Visit https://buff.ly/45Sy1J1 to learn more and make a donation. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. #DeltaStrokeRecovery #Community #Support #Donate #Volunteer

Buying a home is more than just acquiring property—it's about making an impact. 🌟 At the Pileggi Real Estate Team, we're committed to supporting SickKids Foundation and helping kids fight serious illnesses like cancer and leukemia. Our goal? Raise $50,000 to assist in building a NEW SickKids Hospital! Here's how YOUR home purchase can make a life-saving difference: 1. We Donate: A portion of our income from each home sale goes directly to SickKids in honor of our buyers, sellers, friends, or family members who referred them. 2. Supporting SickKids: The funds help kids get into the recovery center, boosting their chances of entering remission. 3. Community Impact: Your referrals contribute to something bigger, helping those who need it most. By working with Tom Pileggi & The Pileggi Real Estate Team, you're not just buying or selling a home. You're part of a mission to help save lives and create a better future for children in need. Together, we can make every transaction count for more. ❤️ #RealEstate #Toronto #SickKidsFoundation #MakeADifference #Community How can small initiatives in your work help the broader community? Share your thoughts below!

A Drop Closer to Saving a Life 🩸 Today, I took a small step with a big impact – I donated blood. Knowing that a single donation can save up to three lives made this experience deeply personal and meaningful for me. We often get caught up in the daily rush, but moments like this remind me of how interconnected we all are. My blood, my own small contribution, could be the lifeline for someone in critical need a person I may never meet, but whose life could be changed forever because of a simple act of kindness. There’s something incredibly empowering about giving back in this way. Blood cannot be manufactured; it only comes from generous donors. That’s why it’s essential that more of us step up, especially since donated blood has a short shelf life. Why did I choose to donate? The stats alone are compelling: every two seconds, someone needs blood, yet only a fraction of eligible people donate regularly. Each pint of blood donated can save up to three lives – three people who might be battling an illness, recovering from an accident, or undergoing a life-saving surgery. There’s something deeply humbling about the process. As I watched my blood flow into the bag, I thought about the hands that would receive it, the lives it could change. This wasn’t just about me giving; it was about a silent connection, a shared humanity. I encourage everyone reading this to consider donating if they can. It’s one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to give back. We might never know whose life we touched, but they’ll know that someone, somewhere, cared enough to give. Join me in making a difference. It takes just a few minutes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. 💪 Together, we can be the difference. 💪 #BloodDonation #GiveLife #CompassionInAction #MakeADifference

Today is Colorado Gives Day, and we need your help to reach our $5,000 goal! At Newborn Hope, we provide free resources, educational programs for NICU staff, and grants for families with premature babies. If you set up a new monthly donation for Newborn Hope on ColoradoGives.org, the Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first gift up to $100 –meaning your contribution has the potential to have twice the impact. By donating today, you're directly impacting the lives of preemie families, empowering medical professionals, and supporting prenatal care initiatives across our state. These efforts save lives and give hope when it's needed most. Whether you're in healthcare, philanthropy, or simply passionate about making a difference, your gift today ensures that these vulnerable babies have the resources they need to thrive. Donate Now-->https://lnkd.in/gpm_8YFd. Remember every little bit helps, and your contribution makes a world of difference.

I don't post much on here but I wanted to take advantage of the network available to me here that I wouldn't be able to reach so easily in any other way! This Sunday, April 21st, I will be participating in the runDisney 10-Miler at Walt Disney World running with Team Hope Story, Inc. - a nonprofit organization that helps provide support to new parents and families facing a down syndrome diagnosis. They connect them with a network of other families for resources, education, support, and most importantly - hope. I am collecting donations on their behalf and 100% of funds collected will be put back into the organization (see below how a donation, no matter the size, can make an impact). Please consider taking a moment and donate at my link below. Or take a moment and share this post to your network to expand our reach even farther. Whatever you can do is more than enough. ⭐ Here's how your donation can be put to work: $5.00 - Prints 10 “How to Deliver a Down Syndrome Diagnosis with Hope” Booklets. $10.00 - Prints 8 Hope Stories Booklets, which answer questions in story form that new parents may have. These books are distributed nationwide to new parents and physicians. $25.00 - Provides one Hope Kit to an existing parent of a child with Down Syndrome so they can “adopt” their medical professional and provide peer support to new local parents. $50 - Produces material for twenty medical professional folders, providing resources to help medical professionals deliver a Down Syndrome diagnosis to new parents. $75 - Provides and ships one box (thirty books) of our Hope Stories Booklets to a medical office to give to families with a new diagnosis $100 - Helps create five podcasts that can encourage parents with a child with Down Syndrome $250 - Helps maintain, host, and update our website so that we can continue to reach new families $500 - Funds a table for our medical professional dinners. These dinners allow medical professionals to hear firsthand from families raising a child with Down Syndrome and experienced medical providers who have cared for families of children with Down Syndrome for over a decade. $1000 - Helps create new video content for new parents and medical professionals. https://lnkd.in/gq3weq3u

There’s almost a guarantee you’ll never regret this one thing… Helping others. Think about every time you’ve helped someone in need. Didn’t you feel good knowing you were making a difference? At DSA, this is at the root of our mission… Helping researchers by providing them with the critical biospecimens they need to conduct studies in DS. Helping parents by making it easy for them to participate in research. And helping the DS community by advocating for people with DS to achieve the fullest quality of life possible. Continued funding is necessary to help us succeed. Join our community of monthly givers so we can help get treatments faster to the families who need them the most. Your monthly gift of $21 or more will make a lasting difference in the development of treatments and therapies that can absolutely transform the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.  Donate Monthly: https://lnkd.in/grFBAWmW #nonprofit #research #downsyndrome #downsyndromeresearch

You Can Be the Reason Someone Never Forgets 💙 Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and at CLEAR Foundation, we are working tirelessly to fund groundbreaking dementia research in Canada—because memories matter. Every donation we receive goes 100% toward advancing research into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. For families facing dementia, your support means hope, progress, and the chance for a brighter future. This Giving Tuesday, you can help ensure that fewer moments are lost to dementia. Together, we can create a world where no one forgets their most cherished memories. ✨ Make an impact today—donate and double your gift! For a limited time, every dollar will be matched, giving your generosity twice the power. 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/gD5sd8zQ] Let’s work together to pave the path toward a dementia-free future. 💙 #GivingTuesday #DementiaAwareness #EndAlzheimers #GivingBack #BrainHealth #CLEARFoundation

Absolutely thrilled to share that I finally did it! I donated blood today and in just one hour, potentially saved three lives. This achievement means a lot to me, especially after four attempts and a year of trying. Donating blood is one of the most selfless acts we can perform. It's a simple yet profound way to make a difference in someone's life. The entire process takes only about an hour, with the actual donation lasting just 5-10 minutes. Plus, it has personal health benefits like: Health Check-Up Heart Health Cancer Risk Reduction: Weight Management: Psychological Well-Being A week after donating, you'll receive an email with your test results and details about how your blood was used, whether it helped a child or an adult. I'm incredibly proud to be a part of this life-saving journey and encourage everyone to consider donating. It's a small effort with an immense impact! Before making an appointment, please remember to check if you are eligible to donate. Please see the link below if you are interested in signing up. Blood.co.uk #BloodDonation #SaveLives #GiveBack #HealthAndWellness

To make sure children and families can get the help they need to navigate a difficult health journey, please help us create our new Wellbeing Service 💙 💛 Here’s what your donation will mean: - £10 – Would pay for the art materials for an art therapy session supporting children to understand and express their emotions. - £25 – Would pay for a music therapy session with a baby and their parents in the Trevor Mann Baby Unit - £50 – Would pay for a cinema night – enabling children to enjoy a ‘night out’ even when in hospital. - £100 – Would pay for one young person to go on a residential weekend to help them understand and manage their condition. - £200 – Would pay for one of our drive-on vehicles helping children and parents manage their anxiety through surgery. - £500 – Would pay for one eight-week mindfulness group for children undergoing cancer treatment. - £1,000 – Could pay for one week of the wellbeing service. Whatever you can spare really will make all the difference Donate to support us here - https://bit.ly/4aOrTCB. #Wellbeing #WellbeingRocks #Support #SupportingCharity #Sussex #SussexCharity #Donate