Jess Vig at Make The Difference Network

Jess Vig

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Last login : May 11, 2008

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About Me :

My name is Jessica. I am 26 years old from New Jersey. I have a degree in International Business, though I've never been off the east coast. One of these days I'll find enough valium to get me on an airplane and discover there's more to this world than the east coast of the U.S. I have two tattoos--a pair of small angel wings on my back and a hummingbird on my right ankle. My boyfriend's a little bit country. And I'm a little bit rock'n'roll. I have two adorable pups, Beau and Dusty. ♥

Things I Like to Do For Fun

Read, create, love.

Issue(s) I am Passionate About

Children's health and happiness because they deserve to smile through even the worst of circumstances.

An Issue I Would Like to Learn More About

More ways to go green because it's an issue we tend to overlook as we can sometimes take our Earth for granted.

My Personal Hero(s)

Buddha.

My Favorite Movies

Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Day After Tomorrow, Edward Scissorhands, Life or Something Like It, The Craft, Just Married, Down With Love, 13 Going on 30, Hairspray, Pecker, Jawbreaker, Breakfast at Tiffanys, The Seven Year Itch, Scream, Psycho, The Wizard of Oz, Bridget Joness Diary, Sixteen Candles, Say Anything, Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, Clueless, Cant Buy Me Love, Pulp Fiction

My Favorite Music

Social Distortion, Blondie, Something Corporate, Jacks Mannequin, 30 Seconds to Mars, Good Charlotte, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Cyndi Lauper, Depeche Mode, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, George Michael, Gin Blossoms, Janis Joplin, Britney Spears, 80s pop, 80s rock, Justin Timberlake, Spice Girls

My Favorite Books

Harry Potter series, Alligators, Old Mink and New Money : One Womans Adventures in Vintage Clothing, R.L. Stine books, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Nanny Diaries, Madeline

Schools

Berkeley College

Woodbridge, NJ

From Sep, 2004 to Jun, 2006

John F. Kennedy Memorial

Iselin, NJ

From Sep, 1995 to Jun, 1999

What I Do For a Living

Digital Data Devices - Edison NJ
Title : A/R Admin. Asst.

Friends

Nonprofit Friends

Causes And Collaboration

About My Causes

Health, heart and happiness can sum it up in three words. After being diagnosed with MVP and having a family with heart history, I took it upon myself to read and get involved with the AHA. I've been a longtime friend to animals and would love to put a smile on every child's face. I believe one person can make a difference no matter how great or small. Every bit counts!

I Donate to these nonprofits:

American Heart Association, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, PCRF, IDA and more!

I Volunteer at These Nonprofits

A few years ago when it came to my attention that one of my favorite musicians was diagnosed with acute lymphatic lukemia (Andrew McMahon, Something Corporate/Jack's Mannequin), I immediately got to work on a fund called "Flowers for Andrew" in which I created floral accessories in the form of brooches and hair clips to raise money for the PCRF (the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation in which Andrew wished his fans would donate to in lieu of gifts to him). While my fund has been inactive, I still find different ways to donate to many different organizations whether it be by monetary or in-kind gifts.

Other Ways I Make a Difference in My Community and the World

- I'm a big fan of reusing and recycling and believe another person's "junk" is definitely someone else's "treasure"
- As part of my college's student government, I took part in helping to raise $1000 for tsunami relief
- I donated books to the New Orleans library
- I buy my pet goodies from sites that donate profits to rescued animal organizations (http://www.woofandfamous.com/)
- I love to educate and spread the word about causes I'm passionate about
- I've rescued animals and reported locations I felt unfit for animals and the health of others
- I've given in-kind gifts to children's hospitals and projects as well as battered women's shelters
- I've sponsored a child
- I believe in putting good back into the earth by planting every spring (it's something I got to enjoy together with my boyfriend!), including a rose bush this year with a portion of proceeds of the purchase going to the Princess Diana Foundation
- I recently purchased a bird feeder and now enjoy watching different birds gather in my backyard
- I rescued a dove a few years ago that had fallen from a tree
- I try to conserve energy and water as much as possible

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	Christina said: May 1, 2008 11:05 Hey Jess!

	Jon Biel said: April 4, 2008 12:38 Welcome to Make The Difference Network! What a great Profile! You have a great heart and I know you will make a big difference in the world. (ARE making the differerence - the dove knows you are!) If you have a favorite nonprofit, please encourage them to join MTDN with FREE Basic Membership. I