***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
Elaine says
IMPROVE ME! I am a nurse who recently retired from a full time job. Would like to work part time with the elderly to help with Medicare/Medicaid needs.
katie says
Improve me! I want to inspire and engage others to volunteer. I’m working towards a world of social justice.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help children tutor children in math and science and be a role model for other young girls who want to be engineers too.
Gillian Hurst says
Improve Me!
Jennifer H says
Improve me!!!
Felicity says
IMPROVE ME!
Juli says
Improve Me!!
Can’t wait to take my daughter along with me to help people in our community.
Kirsten says
IMPROVE ME!
MaLeisa says
Improve Me!! I am trying to improve the world one baby at a time by being a Foster Mommy to drug-addicted newborns. And I love EVERY minute of it!
Coleen says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to help parents receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis to know the truth about their child instead of the old sterotypes and misconceptions that linger on.
Joanna says
IMPROVE ME! Smiling more will go a long way! (cheesy I know)
Rachael A. P says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love, love, love to volunteer with an animal rescue.
Kelsey says
IMPROVE ME PLEASE!!!!
Denise says
IMPROVE ME! I am a first grade teacher so helping children learn is my passion!
Chelsea says
Improve me! I am just finishing medical school and would love to work in an underserved area.
KVM says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
Donna says
“IMPROVE ME!
jennifer says
IMPROVE ME! !!!
Kelsey says
Improve me please!!!
Christine H says
Improve me! I’m a high school teacher so I’m working all the time to help kids reach their potential. Causes close to my heart: environmental/sustainability, social justice, global awareness, and, because I love it, all things art and art history.
Fran Short says
Improve me!!!!
I would love to help couples who want children and can’t.
Josie says
Improve me!
As a children’s librarian I improve the lives of children everyday. Libraries change lives!
AH says
Improve me! Please. :)
Casey says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I improve the lives of children by teaching the wonderful art form of dance every day!
Kasey says
IMPROVE ME!
My husband and I run a car repair shop-we’d love to someday start a non-profit that allows for free car repair for those in need. We live in a city where public transportation in almost non-existant and people need their cars but unfortunately cannot always afford it.
Andrea B says
Improve me!!
Right now I’m getting my license to be a helicopter pilot. My dream is to work for Life Flight where I would be changing lives daily.
Jillian says
IMPROVE ME! (And my house!)
Pamela says
Improve me, please! I serve women and youth in our church and our homeschool group, doing whatever I can to guide them towards wanting to know Jesus better.
Karen says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help people create more beauty in the world by doing art projects that you don’t have to be an artist to complete.
vegas710 says
IMPROVE ME!
My own little way of making positive change is by adopting our pets from rescues, we even got our rats through a rescue!
Sarah C. says
Improve Me :)
Karen @sugarspicelivin says
Improve Me!! My cause has always been the ocean and the environment. Beach cleanups and using less plastic!
jackie says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to ensure that everyone has access and knowledge about healthy food!
car cleaning products says
every one should use this screen wash
Jasmine says
Improve me! I would love to help abused women/girls improve their self esteem with photo sessions that allow them to feel beautiful and see themselves as the strong women they were always meant to be.
Megan says
IMPROVE ME! I think it’s really about supporting youth, and I’ve recently started getting involved in such a program.
raychelirene says
“Improve me!”
I love to help out different ministries in my church!
Laura says
Improve Me!
I’d love to help others learn about how to clear the processed food outs of their daily eating habits and replace them with real food!
Elaine says
IMPROVE ME!
Katie says
Improve me! I’m passionate about health literacy and proper communication in health care. I think it is essential that individuals understand their health and as it currently stands, about 40 percent do not!
Margo K says
IMPROVE ME! I love helping teachers in the classroom by working one on one with students who need some extra help in math/reading. I love that I have the opportunity to give children confidence in who they are and that in itself can go a long way for their future. Thanks for sharing such a generous giveaway!
Brooke says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to rescue dogs and then bring them to hospitals to cheer up the patients, especially the kiddies! Animals are great healers.
Aaraena says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!!
Jaimie says
IMPROVE ME! I’m currently studying microbiology, and I want to go to graduate school for immunology and eventually do research for autoimmune disorders.
Tovah says
IMPROVE ME!
I volunteer at my local humane society walking dogs so that they get a break from the kennel and get some exercise. It is really important for their mental health and I love dogs so it is something that is really important to me.
Chrissy says
IMPROVE ME!
I try to improve the lives of the 25 fourth graders who are in my class everyday. I try to improve their lives by making them better readers, stronger writers, and all around global citizens!
Jamie says
Improve me! I would like to help end bullying in schools
Danielle says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d think I’d funnel the money into a neighborhood park. For some reason the only playground equipment in our area is found at Sonic. I’d love to have a nice big neighborhood park to take my daughter to.
Jackie says
IMPROVE ME! While in college I volunteered with Head Start…a preschool program, I would love to be able to find the time to contribute again.
Emily says
Improve me!!!