***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has selected the two random folks who are about to get $100 to IKEA. And they are… Jennifer (who improves lives by teaching and will also be adopting a child from Ethiopia) and Ashley (who says needs some improvement for herself). Congrats!
If you take one thing away from this post, it should be this: two people are winning $100 gift cards to IKEA this week. Woot! But if you have room for a second thing, know that it’s because Ikea is hosting their second annual Life Improvement Project that, among other things (like hilariously helpful “instructions” for living a better life) includes another $100,000 Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest. So if you’ve got a great idea about how to help others, IKEA will give you one year and one hundred grand to make it happen. Last year’s winner (whose video can be seen here) was actually from right here in Virginia. Double woot!
- PRIZE: An $100 gift card to IKEA, courtesy of the IKEA Life Improvement Project
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IMPROVE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …how you’d like to improve the lives of others. Do you have a special skill or talent that you could leverage? Or is there a specific cause or area of need that you’d like to dedicate yourself too?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm EST (or at 10,000 entries)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: The continental 48 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of IKEA Life Improvement Project
Maureen says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to think I impact the world in little ways every day though my career as a high school teaching – and its the most rewarding thing I can imagine!
Meg says
IMPROVE ME!
I would take the money and use it to start a free workshop to help people in Minot, ND learn the skills needed to do some of the work needed to rebuild their homes that we lost in the flood.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! I like to help people any way I can. My bf and I volunteer at a neighborhood food bank 2 Tuesdays a month, it’s convenient for us to volunteer there and we really do feel like we’re helping people!
Kris says
Improve Me!
Mary Q says
Improve me!
Margaret f says
IMPROVE ME!
I help others by volunteering at my child’s school.
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to improve public schools by ensuring differentiated learning that helps all kids reach their full potential.
Sara W says
IMPROVE ME! I’m all about trying to spread as much positivity as possible. Random dance? Done. A few too many smiles? Done. Basically, taking a bit of time out of your day to try and pass along a good feeling (because lord knows everyone can use one every once in awhile!)
Amanda says
Improve me!
As an English and theatre teacher, I desperately want to make the education system work effectively for all types of students. I am also always working to build and improve the arts program in a small school, and think that the arts are worthy of support and funding!
HeatherA says
Improve me!
Cara! says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to run half marathons in support of a variety of causes. I’m improving myself physically as well as helping others!
Lori H says
IMPROVE ME! I believe reading is so important so I would tutor kids in reading and to impart how exciting reading can be!
Theresa Kennedy says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to make early childhood education available to ALL children.
Amanda says
Improve Me! I want to help with infant/child nutrition in developing countries.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to develop a getting-out-of-poverty program for rural areas. Sort of like what really special/unique/directed/visionary homeless shelters do in cities. I live in a very rural area (WI) and I know there is definitely a lot of indefinite poverty that exists.
Wendy says
IMPROVE ME!
Teaching middle schoolers, volunteering at Life with Cancer, and VHTRC aside…
I’d like to improve the lives of non-English speaking students in this country, providing them with the support they need to be successful and to believe in themselves!
I’d also like to improve the transition from life-to-life (aka life-to-death), as I’m embarking on the process of being a hospice volunteer! I cannot wait! :-)
Thanks for a great bonus question. How inspiring to read what others are doing! We need to share more and smile every second (if only inside..)!
Briana says
IMPROVE ME!
Sue says
IMPROVE ME!
I used to teach English as a 2nd language until I moved…haven’t got back into it yet, but hope to sometime soon!
Stacey says
Improve me!!!
I am passionate about bringing literacy and books to children who have had little or no exposure to books in the home.
April says
IMPROVE ME!
Building communities to connect people to each other.
Julie says
Improve me.
Rachel Clements says
IMPROVE ME! I love helping with kids in anyway I can. I try to help with the children at my church with donations and activities.
Carlie says
Improve me! I would love to help some small business owners with organization / bookkeeping strategies and to learn how they can do things correctly on their own!
afton says
IMPROVE ME….i’m passionate about making people laugh!
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I help improve the world by being an advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association, and helping to raise funds to go towards researching an end to this terrible disease.
Gunilla says
IMPROVE ME!
Nikki says
IMPROVE ME!
I sent out a weekly newsletter to the woman in my church group. It helps us all keep connected. There are lessons, activities and a recipe section.
Caroline Rogers says
“IMPROVE ME!” I try to be an encouragement to as many folks as I can.
Kay says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to take in a foreign exchange student every school year! The idea of teaching others our culture and learning about others is a great first step in tolerance.
deborah e says
IMPROVE ME! so just recently, my husband and i were asked to lead a new youth group at our church. sooo, thats what ill be doing, crazy neat!
rohitha says
I forgot to use the phrase ‘IMPROVE ME’ in my comment will that disqualify me for the giveaway?
Meg says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to work on Schizophrenia research. I think it’s an unmet need and being a researcher has made me realize, how as a society we need to pay more attention to mental illnesses as much as Oncology or any other field.
kelly says
“IMPROVE ME!” we have a small home based buisness that is an enducational demostration sight, empowering people in converting their leaky old houses into one that are more energy efficient and their yards into gardens and orchards that will help sustain their nutritional needs.
Erin Y says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to think I make a difference everyday at my job as a middle school teacher. Although I know not everyone will grow up to be the next Picasso, I like to think I make a difference to at least one kid even for one day. That helps me get through the not so nice parts of the day :)
Ales says
Improve me, please! My calling is definitely to help love children. I have a huge desire to do mission work in orphanages in other countries and my husband & I have begun training to become foster parents :)
Monica says
Improve me! Breast cancer research is very important to me and I am currently organizing a penny drive in our office and 4 others! The proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the cure…I hope we can reach out goal! :)
Kelly Strine says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love provide equine therapies!
Jessica G in NN says
IMPROVE ME!
Current Improvement Goal: Getting my 11 kids who can’t read to be able to read and write well during 2nd grade. Hopefully moving them up another reading level this week! :)
Danielle Ogle says
IMPROVE ME!
Meredith says
Improve me! I have 2 things…
First, my sisters ND I are in the planning (ie. Talking phases) of starting a charity run to benefit autism research. Second, I would like to do free photo sessions for women with breast cancer and their families. For free of course. But all women I. All stages, including recovery!
Both of these causes are dear to me and I just need to start doing it! :)
Kiley says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to help people organize their homes. I’m pretty darn good at it! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Lo says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to implement ways for people in poverty to live more sustainably
Amy says
Improve me! I’m helping my husband bring Help Portrait to our city this December. Check out the videos: http://help-portrait.com/media/videos/
You’ll need a few tissues….
ashley wilbanks says
IMPROVE ME!!! i would like to teach people about the power of diet and exercise, especially in at risk populations: diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
Stephanie B. says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m currently in process of getting my Masters degree in Counseling so that I can walk with youth as they struggle to figure out who they are and what they believe – and as the navigate all of the trials and temptations that face them on their journey.
Katy says
IMPROVE ME! Since having my son, I’ve become dedicated to helping women recovery physically and emotionally from birth trauma. I’d love all women to have access to quality, evidence-based prenatal and labor care!
Sushmita says
IMPROVE ME!
Like many other replies out here, I too would like to contribute actively towards building childrens’ lives through education, sustainable learning practices that lead to a brighter future.
Danielle says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help raise money for breast cancer research.
Ginna says
Improve Me!
I currently run a program that helps inner city students by bringing much needed medical services and equipment, free of charge, to them at school.
Renea Thomas says
Improve me! I am helping a hospital in Papua New Guinea by making bandages. They help so many of the people in the rural areas where there are no hospitals.