{"id":1182,"date":"2016-02-09T23:37:49","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T23:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aliciahadley.com\/portfolio\/?page_id=1182"},"modified":"2018-06-25T23:52:34","modified_gmt":"2018-06-25T23:52:34","slug":"speaking-and-philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.aliciahadley.com\/portfolio\/speaking-and-philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking and Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had an awesome time co-sponsoring the Cupcakes for Christmas event with Alicia. I always look forward to working with her. She has a pleasant and positive attitude.<\/q><\/blockquote>
<\/span>Jessica Jennings<\/strong>, Macaroni Kid<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
“The workshop was very uplifting. Certainly it [Get Up and Goal] is something that should be in every school!”<\/q><\/blockquote>
<\/span>Seda Gelenian<\/strong>, Chair of Superintendent's Committee for Performances, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
It was our pleasure to help with (Cupcakes for Christmas) such a wonderful cause. The thought of a child waking up on Christmas morning and no toys is heartbreaking. I wish you a blessed and wonderful holiday season.<\/q><\/blockquote>
<\/span>Kim R. Minopoli<\/strong>, Director of Advertising, Southern Maryland Newspapers<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
“I have heard Alicia speak on various occasions. Her presentations are remarkable and captivating. She has a wealth of knowledge about the topic and delivers it in a precise manner. It is evident that she has researched and studied the information before presentation. I have enjoyed her presentations and have acquire an abundance of information to assist not only in my position but my personal life.<\/q><\/blockquote>
<\/span>N. Ann McDuffie<\/strong>, Pastor, Perceptual Praise Worship Church<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Community & Speaking Events
\nBelow are a few of Alicia’s community initiatives\u00a0and speaking engagments<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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“I wanted to start an annual toy drive\u00a0in which all participants\u00a0would literally give and receive simultaneously. That’s what makes ‘Cupcakes for Christmas’\u2122 so great.” -Alicia Hadley<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div>Alicia founded Cupcakes for Christmas in 2012. During the toy drive, participants\u00a0come out to donate new unwrapped toys. In return, they enjoy\u00a0delicious cupcakes, goodie bags, and fun activities for kids. The cupcakes and goodie bags are donated by local bakeries and establishments. The toy drive not only supports those who are in need, it also creates a fun environment for locals to mingle and businesses to network. Cupcakes for Christmas has been co-sponsored by Macaroni Kid and supported by businesses including but not limited to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team, Simon’s St. Charles Mall, Chick-fil-a and the Maryland Independent.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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