3/18/09
A Great Way to Give

My schedule can get pretty packed, to say the least. Between motherhood, work, friends, travel and my foundation, it sometimes feels like a small miracle that I’m actually where I’m supposed to be when I’m supposed to be there. Having so much on my plate means that I need to stay organized and in touch, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say that my iPhone is the tool that helps me do those things. It really kind of rocks.

I’ve been a loyal iPhone user since the day they came out. I use it a million times a day, to track my schedule, to take photos of my boy, to talk to my family and my friends, and to keep up on emails—including the wonderful words of inspiration I get from all of you. (It’s true! I really do make time to read all your emails, and this little piece of technology helps me do it.) I love this phone so much that I made sure everyone I work with has one, too.

But I’m not telling you about the iPhone because it keeps my schedule straight and accessible, or because it takes great photos. I’m telling you about the iPhone because now you can use yours—or any AT&T mobile phone—to support the Joyful Heart Foundation!

Truist has unveiled a new mobile platform—CharityCall—that allows anyone on the AT&T Wireless network to instantly donate $25 to the charity of their choice—including the Joyful Heart Foundation. It’s safe and easy and takes less than a minute. The $25 goes straight onto your wireless bill, so you don’t even need to enter any financial information.

Here’s how it works:

Dial # 505 from your wireless phone

Wait for the prompt and push 1 to make a one-time donation

Then all you need to do is enter our two digit code, 44, to support Joyful Heart

You’ll get a text message acknowledging your contribution and a link for more info about CharityCall, the organizations involved, and access to an online receipt for your gift. Seriously, how easy is that?

You’ll also receive deep gratitude on my part, for the hearts your donation will help Joyful Heart open. We just couldn’t do what we do without you.

So next time you make a call, remember that you can make a difference, too. And while your at it, text a friend about CharityCall.

Many, many thanks.

xo,

M

For more information about the JHF and CharityCall partnership, visit: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/heartshop_charitycall.htm

Is Mariska Hargitay really gone from NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for the rest of the season?

Despite her recent surgery to help repair a collapsed lung and today's report from In Touch Weekly that "they have written [Mariska Hargitay] out of the rest of the season," SVU boss Neal Baer tells us exclusively that Mariska will be back, and soon.

Baer tells us, "That [report] is so bizarre! Her publicist was saying that this is going around, but the answer is absolutely not true! She will be back shortly. I talk to her all the time. She's doing great, so you can be the first to announce that there is no truth to this. She is slated to come back, she's feeling really well and she will definitely be back. And she'll be back for the last four episodes."

So will Mariska have to be written out of the show at all because of her medical issues?

"She's only out of one episode," Baer tells us, adding, "I don't know who started that [rumor]."

Mariska, 45, underwent a second surgery last week to address complications from a collapsed lung she suffered in January. Her hit crime series is now in its 10th season.

Mariska's rep tells us of the In Touch report: "Not true. Mariska is recovering well and is returning to the show this season."

Are you excited to hear that Mariska is healthy, strong and able to go back to work on SVU? Post in the comments!

Law & Order: Special Victims airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on NBC.

—Additional reporting by Megan Masters

Source: Eonline