Cells for Cells

Paycor embraces recycling: Honored as Cells for Cells Hero

May 9, 2008 by jclements

(Photo: Dan Christians receiving Cells for Cells Hero Award on behalf of Paycor, Inc.)

This month we honor Paycor as the Cells for Cells Hero for April 2008. Thank you to Dan Christians, Charles Tarantino, Derrick Bates in the Lenexa, Kansas offices of Paycor; and a very big thank you to Tracy Donohue at Paycor’s corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Wow! Talk about a company that embraces recycling! And now they expand their support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by recycling their cell phones in the Cells for Cells | Recycle Because You Care program.

Well, if you happen to be searching a green payroll services company, it looks like Paycor is your obvious green choice.

First, lets talk about how green Paycor really is. Did you know that Paycor offers discounts to clients that are paperless? It is a program called Paperless Payroll. With Paperless Payroll, you can reduce clutter, get organized, and help the environment with strategies that reduce paper consumption.

Additionally, Paycor greens it up at work by encouraging employees to bring reusable water bottles to work, use reusable shopping bags, and explore alternative transportation such as trying the bus or carpooling to work.

How about letting employees visit green websites? They do that, too. The Daily Green . com is “the consumer’s guide to the green revolution.” There are many, many great tips there – you should check it out.

Now let’s talk about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Paycor’s passion for supporting them.

I have three words for you: FLYING PIG MARATHON

From the Paycor website: “A Cincinnati institution, the Flying Pig Marathon was founded by Paycor CEO Bob Coughlin in 1998 and was quickly recognized as one of the most successful new events in running. It has been hugely successful in raising millions of dollars in charitable contributions. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Program is our main beneficiary. Although the Flying Pig is now an independent non-profit, Paycor still provides integral support through participation on the board, corporate sponsorship, individual and team race participants, and a host of Paycor volunteers who arrive on race day at 4:30a.m. to support the runners!”

Thank you to all Paycor employees that donated cell phones. You are all HEROES as you help us provide financial relief to families that are battling cancer.

I lost my cell phone at the Sprint Center: What to do if. . .

May 4, 2008 by jclements

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So, you lost your phone at the Sprint Center in Kansas City? Well, there is good news for you! According to the Sprint Center Security Department, you have about a 90% chance of getting your cell phone back. First of all, you have to remember at what event you last had your cell phone. Was it after a Kansas City Brigade game? Was it after a concert?

After you take a deep breath, realize that 90% is a really great number. Here are the steps to take:

Call the Sprint Center 816-949-7100
Ask for the security office – they run the lost-and-found
Provide a description of your phone
If they have your lost cell phone, you’ll be able to stop in the VIP entrance off of Grand during their business hours 9 am – 4 pm M-F. [Sprint Center Directions and Parking]
Be prepared to show your driver’s license or photo id
You’ll fill out a simple “property claim” card
You’ve got your cell phone back

Additionally, if you’ve lost other items like your jacket, shirt, wallet or camera, you can follow these same steps. Chances are in your favor that you will get your lost item back.

One more thing that will help keep you cool and calm – the Sprint Center security personnel are great on the phone. I spoke to the security offices twice and they have been helpful, polite, thorough, and professional. Put all of that together and you have a wonderful lost-and-found policy at the Sprint Center.

To everyone that I have spoken to at the Sprint Center: “Great Job!” You are impressive and commendable.

Now, check out these great shows coming up at the Sprint Center. And if your cell phone pops out of your pocket while you are enjoying your event, you will know what to do.

KC’s Best Companies Think Green & Save Lives

April 11, 2008 by jclements

(Photo: Ferrellgas)

Three of Cells for Cells’ biggest partners were honored as Kansas City’s best employers in the March issue of Ingram’s Magazine.

But did you you know that these companies are leaders in RECYCLING? They recycled almost 1500 cell phones and hundreds of pounds of cell phone chargers and accessories in 2007.

Cells for Cells extends a gigantic congratulations to Ferrellgas, Burns & McDonnell, and Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP. A very special THANK YOU to Ferrellgas for mentioning Cells for Cells in their bio.

Ingram’s states, “In these workplaces, a feeling of happiness reflects the company culture. Employees are upbeat, turnover rates are minimal, and parking lots are empty soon after 5 by the boss’s design, all confirming that Kansas City is a desirable place to work and live.”

Certainly, part of that employee contentment comes from knowing they have raised thousands of dollars to help families that are battling cancer — through the simple act of recycling cell phones. Money raised goes directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s patient aid fund, which helps with medical bills, gas for the car, and expenses like that.

Once again, thank you and congratulations to Ferrellgas, Burns & McDonnell, and Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP. You are outstanding companies and you help fulfill the mission of Cells for Cells: Providing financial relief to families that are battling cancer.

Please learn more about Ferrellgas Propane here.

Please learn more about Burns & McDonnell here.

Please learn more about Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP here.

World’s Smallest Cell Phone: Could it be the future of Communication?

March 26, 2008 by jclements

You have got to check this out: It is the world’s smallest cell phone. This is the link to Modu Mobile’s website.

The phone is as small as a matchbox or a stereo remote control – and it is so versatile. It appears to function as the “brains” that powers your other electronics: car/home stereo, mobile phone, gps device, handheld games, etc. The coolness factor is off the charts. I can’t wait to “recycle” our first one.

If you happen to come across one and can “donate” it, we would love to play with it.

Here’s the vid:

Recycling Cell Phones Helps Real People

March 4, 2008 by jclements

This is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2008 Mission Video.

We thought it would be appropriate to endorse this video knowing that the money that Cells for Cells raises goes to help people just like these. It is a wonderful feeling to know that someone is being helped. So, if you know someone that has helped in any way, whether by donating their old cell phone or raising money, please let them know about this video.

Thank you again,

Jason