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Media Exposure

Internet Marketing & Speaking Out Presence:

YouTube Profile:  http://www.youtube.com/user/GrandmasGifts
Videos on YouTube-
    Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHn3qz_Pu04
    Remembering Grandma in 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG33USYDz4o
    Grandmas Gifts Impact as of 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cF3NUNTUj4
    Appalachian Community: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGp95bvev0
    2007 Fox Hero of the Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5lHxEdhssU 
    1999 Jefferson Award (long): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAZGaE3vr-E 
    1999 Jefferson Award (short): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1yWJJTUUMM

MySpace:  http://www.myspace.com/grandmasgifts
Facebook:  http://apps.facebook.com/causes/5161?fp=01a86
Idealist:  http://www.idealist.org/en/org/157654-144
LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/groupInvitation?groupID=35808&sharedKey=4305323F5300
BusinessCard2:  http://grandmasgifts.businesscard2.com/
Windows Live Space:  http://grandmasgifts.spaces.live.com/
Wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma's_Gifts
Flickr:: http://www.flickr.com/groups/754481@N20/

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Online Articles (Known as of 1/2008):

Print Articles/Radio/Tv (Selection):

  • Eckert, Kristy. "In their honor: Loved ones remembered through fundraisers. October: Trick or Teeth Tooth Brush and Toothpaste Drive." Columbus Dispatch. June 7, 2008.
  • Wolf, Christy. "Look who's making a difference: Grandma's Gifts." Quill: Pen Pal. Volume 24, No. 5. May 2008.
  • Norwood, Diana. "Student gives Grandma's Gifts." The Lantern 126th year, No 105. March 29, 2007: 1.  http://www.thelantern.com/news/2007/03/29/Campus/Student.Gives.Grandmas.Gifts-2812293.shtml
  • "Class Notes 2004: Emily Douglas." Miamian Vol. 25 No.2. Spring 2007: 41.
  • Gray, Kathy Lynn. "College Notes: OSU Graduate semifinalist for Volvo for Life Award." Columbus Dispatch. February 4, 2007: B6.
  • Claffey, Mark. "Grandma's Gifts still a godsend for many Appalachian families." The Delaware Gazette 189th year No 27. February 1, 2007: 1,3.
  • Dahn, Brittany. "Gradutes charity work gains attention." The Ravine. February 2007. http://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/schools/wkhs/studentinfo/ravine_feb_2_07.pdf
  • Withers, Bob, "Young philanthropist wants your vote." Herald Dispatch: Huntington, West Virginia. January 30, 2007. http://www.herald-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007701300340
  • "Volvo for Life Awards Semi-Finalist: Emily Douglas." WOW Girlz: Lets Talk Wellness. WAVG, Louisville, KY. January 21, 2007.   http://www.wesurvive.org/podcasts/    PODCAST: http://www.wesurvive.org/podcasts/Podcast_20070121.m4a
  • American Voices. By Senator Bill Bradley. Sirius Satellite Radio. January 21, 2007.
  • Allen, Patty. Emily Douglas: A profile in community leadership." Quarterly Newsletter: Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. December 28, 2006. http://fisher.osu.edu/newsroom/headlines/index.php?folder=65&news=502
  • Corbet, Jill. "Graduate students 'Gifts' has helped rural poor." OnCampus Vol 36 No 7. October 17, 2006.  http://oncampus.osu.edu/article.php?id=935
  • Moore, Teresa. "Symmes Valley club plays Santa for day." Ironton Tribune. December 21, 2004. http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/2004/12/21/news/news017.txt
  • "Earning their wings: Grandma's Gifts." Angels on Earth (Guide Post Publication). November/December 2003: 63. http://www.angelsmag.com/etw/novemberdecember2003/
  • "Service to Mankind Award Recepient: Emily Douglas." SERTOMAN Vol.73 Issue 1. Fall 2003: PG11.  http://www.sertoma.org/%5EPublications/PDFs/Sertoman_03-4_Fall.pdf
  • Wagner, Vivian. "Honoring Grandma." American Profile: Celebrating Hometown Life. June 6, 2003. http://www.americanprofile.com/article/3253.html
  • Hardin, Mike. "Helping Hundreds: Granddaughter collects gifts for children in need." Columbus Dispatch. December 12, 2002: H1.
  • "Grandma's Gifts." Columbus Foundation Annual Report: Stories of Philanthropies. 2002: 25.
  • Maloy, David. "Making a DIFFERENCE." Herald Dispatch. October 27, 2002.
  • Magnarelli, Margaret. "What did these girls do?" Seventeen Magazine. August 2002: 116-118.
  • Harden, Mike. "For Grandma: Prize winning teenager recognized for Appalachian mission to help children." Columbus Dispatch. March 17,2002: 1B.
  • Pennell, Allison. "Gifts from the Heart." Parents Magazine. December 2001: 112.
  • Doyle, Shawn. "A day to make a difference." Ironton Tribune. October, 26, 2001. http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/2001/10/26/news/export7774.txt
  • Doyle, Shawn. "Volunteering, Reading Focus of Make a Difference Day." Ironton Tribune. October, 28, 2001. http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/2001/10/28/news/export7781.txt
  • Harden, Mike. "Columbus lends helping hand to West Virginia." Columbus Dispatch. August 20, 2001: 1B.
  • "A closer look: Emily Douglas." High Street Journal Vol. 7 Issue 19. February 1, 2001: 7.
  • "Student has a lot to give." The Miami University Report Vol. 20, No. 21. January 18, 2001: 1, 4. http://newsinfo.muohio.edu/news_display.cfm?mu_un_id=50114
  • Malone, Maggie. "Appalachian Angel." The Miami Student: Miami University- Oxford, Ohio. January 12, 2001: 8.
  • Foglino, Annette. "Halo Awards: Emily Douglas, A gift from grandma." Family Circle. January 18, 2001: 16.
  • "Appalachian Christmas." Guide Post for Teens. December/January 2001: 27, 28. (ghost written, but attributed to Emily Douglas)
  • "The Giraffe Honor Roll." Giraffe News. Issue #45. 2001.
  • "December 2000: Emily's gifts go far!" Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Catch the Spirit Lessons Plans. September 2000-August 2001.
  • "A closer look at keynote speaker: Emily Douglas." Ohio Leadership Seminars HOBY 2000: 12.
  • Scott, Melissa. "Events honor youth." Ironton Tribune. April 10, 2000. http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/2000/04/10/news/export1830.txt
  • "Good News." FrontLines: Publication of the Governors Community Service Council 1999, Issue 3: 11.
  • "Volunteer Ohio 2000 Awards, Youth Volunteer: Emily Douglas" FrontLines: Publication of the Governors Community Service Council 2000, Issue 2: 9.
  • "Good News." FrontLines: Publication of the Governors Community Service Council 2000, Issue 1: 11.
  • Perry, Susan. Catch the Spirit: Teen Volunteers tell how they made a difference. New York: Franklin Watts Publisher, 2000. Pg 49-59.
  • Blair, Allen. "Task force delivers holiday cheer." Ironton Tribune. December 23, 1999. http://www.irontontribune.com/articles/1999/12/23/news/export685.txt
  • "Young Adults: Emily Douglas." Caring People Vol.XVIII No.12. December 1999: 44.
  • Parlapiano, Ellen. "Gifts of Giving: A Grandma's Gifts legacy." Mr.Foods Easy Cooking. November/December 1999: 70-72.
  • Hoover, Felix. "Couple, Student saluted for their compassion." Columbus Dispatch. November 19, 1999: 6C.
  • Medick, Erin Marie. "Two Area Students are among Philanthropy Day Honorees." Columbus Dispactch. November 3, 1999: 5C.
  • "National Award goes to WKHS' Douglas" ThisWeek in Worthington. October 20, 1999.
  • "Teen honored for creation of charity for Appalachia." Lexington Herald-Leader. October 17, 1999.
  • Riepennoff, Jill. "Teen honored by Clinton for aiding kids in need." Columbus Dispatch. October 16,1999: 1A, 2A.
  • Napier, Christina. "Douglas teaming with COSI." Worthington News. June 9, 1999.
  • Wiltshire, Cliff. "Many good kids stepped forward here last week." Worthington News. May 5, 1999: 6.
  • "React Take Action Awards: Emily Douglas age 17, Powell, Ohio." React Magazine. March 29-April 4, 1999.
  • Napier, Christina. "Douglas' 'gifts' earn award." Worthington News. March 3, 1999: 12.
  • Volpe, Tiffany. "School Briefs: Douglas receives national award." Worthington News. January 27, 1999: 11.
  • "OYAC (Ohio Youth Action Council) member wins national award." FrontLines: Publication of the Governors Community Service Council 1999, Issue 1: 6.
  • McGavin, Maureen. "Worthington girl makes book drive a success." Dublin News Vol. 19 No. 22. September 9, 1998.
  • "Daughter of employee on Oprah Winfrey show for Volunteer efforts." HR News for employees of Pitney Bowes Vol 2 Issue 4. 1998: 1.
  • Willette, Mary. "An 'A' for altruism: Teen volunteer efforts really make the grade." OhioHealth Source. July 1998: 2.
  • Thomas, Alice. "Participants in summit gear up: year passes since Philidelphia meeting." Columbus Dispatch. April 16, 1998: 4D.
  • "Office systems family compassion: Ripple effect." One Vision, One Division: Pitney Bowes. Vol. 1 No.1. April 1998: 8.
  • Greene, Larry. "Blue skies for flying nobles." Aladdins Lamp. April 1998: 10.
  • Robinson, Jeff. "WKHS junior honored for helping people in need." ThisWeek in Worthington.February 10, 1998: 7.
  • Chow, Amanda. "Students service earns recognition" Worthington Suburbia News. 1998.
  • Greene, Larry. "Flying nobles hold stated meeting." Aladdins Lamp. February 1998: 10.
  • Myers, Kim. "Touched by an angel." Worthington Kilbourne Ravine Vol.VII Issue 3. Februrary 1998: 4.
  • Carrington, Penelope M. "Teens know the pleasures of giving their time to others." Richmond-Times Dispatch. May 9, 1997: E4.
  • "Community rallys for book donation." Worthington News. 1997.
  • Thomas, Alice. "So Different, but joined by a drive to serve others." Columbus Dispatch. April 27, 1997: 1A
  • Stratton, Lee. "Gifts of time, Gifts of love community service awards." Columbus Dispatch. Februrary 25, 1997: 1C, 2C.
  • "Kids Corner." Columbus Dispatch. January 8, 1997: 7E.
  • "Pursuing excellence has its rewards: Service." Worthington Schools Annual Report. 1995/1996: 2.
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." Black Enterprise: Top 25 Blacks on Wall Street. October, 1996.
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." National Geographic: African Gold. October, 1996.
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." Sports Illustrated: Ali vz. Frazier. September 30, 1996.
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." Newsweek: Fired Gun. September 9, 1996
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." TIME: The Morris Mess. September 9, 1996.
  • "Snap shots: Profiles and news about award winning schools and teachers" Middle Ground, National Middle School Assosciation. Fall 1996: 10.
  • "It looks like great service runs in the Douglas family." Front Page Copy Vol. Vll No. 5. July 1996:6.
  • "Kids who decide to be their own heros." People. 1996
  • "Prudential Spirit of Community Awards winner." The McCord Messenger Vol.1 Issue 2. 1996: 1.
  • Allen, Jennifer. "Teen's work brings national award." Ironton Tribune. 1996: 4A.
  • Brooks, Candy. "Around Town." ThisWeek in Worthington. May, 13, 1996: 5.
  • "What do you expect from a bunch of kids?" USA Today. May 9, 1996: 5D.
  • Riskind, Jonathan. "Local 8th grader is national winner." Columbus Dispatch. May 7, 1996: C1,C2.
  • Adams, Susan Dzula. "Prudential spirit of community awards: One kid can make a difference." Prudential Leader Vol.II No.4. May 1996: 1, 6, 7.
  • Snavely, Brent. "Douglas honored foe efforts to raise money for the poor." Worthington Suburbia News. March 20, 1996: 8.
  • Brooks, Candy. "School board recognizes top students." ThisWeek in Worthington. March 18, 1996.
  • "Recognizes Emily Douglas." Board of Education Report, Worthington Schools. March 12, 1996: 1.
 

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