We are all part of a community and volunteering time or money or resources is always a wonderful way to make a difference in the world. I have been lucky enough to have participated in so many amazing organizations over the years.

Due to my personal involvement with ovarian cancer, I definitely like to support the following cancer organizations:

Ovarian cancer research fund, www.ocrf.org
Gilda's Club, New York City, www.GildasClubNYC.org
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, www.OvarianCancer.org

In addition, I have spent many years hosting events for the March of Dimes, Staten Island branch. So many advances in health care for premature babies and their families have occurred thanks to the money raised by this charitable organization. www.MarchofDimes.com

September Space provides support services for those affected by 9/11. Coming up in November, September Space has an annual Iron Chef cook-off between professional chefs and cooks from New York firehouses. SeptemberSpace.org

I recently was introduced to the fine work done by Stages of Learning. It's an after school program providing theatrical training for youngsters, allowing them to work with conflict resolution and creative expression. www.StagesofLearning.org