Teachers, police, firefighters military and medical personnel, non profits and other local heroes go to Herocare nuAlerts to instantly get big discounts and special offers via text messaging, social networks, email, widgets and more

Herocare announced today the launch of their own Herocare community on nuAlerts today. Herocare is an established program in 48 counties and 19 States connecting local heroes with discounts. Local heroes such as teachers, firefighters, police officers, military and medical workers, non profit and government employees can now be the first to know about exclusive discounts from local businesses via Herocare nuAlerts. They can take the Discounts Dashboard with them via Google, Yahoo, AOL and 20 other networks in order to get real-time discount alerts as they are posted. They can also view Herocare Events on the nuAlerts Community Calendar for exclusive invitations to local events.

It is important during these tough economic times that we support the heroes that do so much for our community. Local businesses can make a significant difference in the lives of these heroes by providing exclusive discounts and offers. Herocare brings together local businesses willing to offer a wide range of exclusive offers and discounts to help local community heroes survive the economic crisis. Over 245 businesses have joined the Herocare program in the Bay Area to offer discounts to heroes in computers and electronics, food and entertainment, clothing and beauty, home and garden, sports and recreation, medical services, travel, housing and financial/debt management.

“Getting the word out about our program to both businesses and local heroes is critical to our launch. Making it easy to connect businesses offering discounts with local heroes is critical to long term success. nuAlerts is the ideal solution as it gets the word out locally and connects our community via social networks, text messaging, widgets, email, community calendar and more. Best of all, it’s free, easy and quick to launch,” said Tom Wardrope, Program Director of Herocare the Pleasanton Chapter.

“We’re committed to helping local communities market themselves more effectively through new media such as social networks and new formats such as text messaging,” said Reena A Jadhav, Founder, CEO of nuAlerts. “Herocare is a great program for our turbulent times and we’re honored to be the social media marketing platform of choice for their entire community.”

The Pleasanton Chapter of HeroCare invites businesses located in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties interested in joining the program to email Tom Wardrope at  twardrope@herocare.org.

Herocare invites all local heroes interested in signing up to receive discounts by signing up for Herocare Alerts or contacting Tom at 925-474-1125.

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On Friday, February 19 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, partnering with Diablo Valley Young Executives, is sponsoring its second annual fundraiser, Ragin Cajun. The event will be held at the San Ramon Golf Club at 9430 Fircrest Circle.

The festivities will feature a Cajun buffet of carved top round beef, shrimp remoulade, red beans and rice, jambalaya, southern-inspired salads, bananas foster, and more. There will be live music will be provided by local favorite band Covergrrlz, dancing, and live and silent auctions. The cost is $75 per person, with $50 of the ticket price tax-deductible and going directly to help people living with cancer. For more information or to order tickets, go to Healing Therapies Foundation (and click on Donate Now) or call 1-866-862-7270.

Ragin Cajun is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go a long way toward helping the Pleasanton-based Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation provide financial aid to cancer patients for complementary healing therapies, such as acupuncture or therapeutic massage, which are not covered by insurance. These therapies — which complement traditional cancer treatment by alleviating side effects such as fatigue, pain, and nausea — can make a huge difference in the quality of life and recovery of cancer patients. The Foundation grew out of local resident Sandra Wing’s own experiences battling cancer. 

Get all of the latest discounts, Bay Area Tri-Valley events and community updates on nuAlerts.

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Attention Tri-Valley police officers, veterans, firefighters, civil servants, employees in the medical profession, and the educational field! Did you know that you all qualify for HeroCare discounts on mortgages, real estate and appraisal services? These discounts can add up to over $1000 and often more.

Call 1-877-HERO-411 or visit Pleasanton based Herocare before you begin searching for a home to take advantage of these savings.

Remember that the last date to receive the $8000 tax credit is 4/30/10. Who knows how long these amazingly low interest rates will stay around? NOW is the time to buy.

Check out over 200 various organizations offering Tri-Valley discounts on nuAlerts.

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Student Contest Runner-up: Wai-Sze Wu

Wai-Sze is a Dean’s list student and junior at the Santa Clara University majoring in accounting. She is a fast-learner, a valuable team player, and able to work independently. She is a well-rounded person who loves to face challenge and take on new responsibilities. Her top skills include working with many different computer softwares, which will help her advance in her future career plans. Her leadership skills include Student Government Association, Finance Agent, Asian- Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Marketing Committee, Circle K International, Treasurer Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, Hong Kong Leadership, and self-disciplined and aviation knowledge training non-profit organization, First Class Cadet (4 years).

Wai-Sze was the runner-up for the December 2008 Government Star Student Contest. The judge for this contest was Daniel Homsey from the City Administrator’s Office of the City of San Francisco. To find out more about Wai-Sze, check out her awesome nuresume page at http://www.nuresume.com/profiles/100798/.

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We interviewed Heather Flynn who’s a judge for our Marketing Star Student Contest!

What are you looking for in the winning student?

Passionate about PR, has knowledge about digital media, social networking, interested in innovation, build a long term career in PR. Any demonstration of writing skills – such as blog posts or writing for student newspaper will help students stand out.

What prizes are you offering?
The winner will be given an interview for an internship at any of the offices across US as well as a Trophy.

Why is Waggenstorm a great place for students?

We provide real world experience of an account co-coordinator to the intern. In addition, we have global offices and several examples of interns who are now VPs and above. Last year we had 40 interns across US and this year we’re looking to hire 25 to 30 interns.

Learn more about getting an internship here or to get alerts at http://www.nuresume.com/profiles/101865/.

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