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Banking Time, Spreading Joy: Gary Raisig's Sunrise Story

Banking Time, Spreading Joy: Gary Raisig's Sunrise Story

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 Episode 2: Banking Time, Spreading Joy: Gary Raisig's Sunrise Story Guest: Gary Raisig, Commercial Banker & Corporate Champion for Sunrise Episode Summary: What started as a simple coffee meeting turned into a six-year journey of heart, hustle, and community for Gary Raisig. In this episode, Gary shares how a chance introduction to Sunrise sparked his passion for giving back — through innovative corporate campaigns like "Banking Your Time" and his deep personal commitment to building a community of support. From calling in ideas on his Peloton to rallying hundreds of colleagues, Gary shows us how one person’s energy can ripple through an entire organization, creating moments of joy and connection that change lives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about family, resilience, and the power of showing up for something bigger than yourself. Topics Covered: How Gary first connected with Sunrise through a business relationship with Steve Marcus The origin story of "Banking Your Miles," born on a Peloton ride during COVID Evolving the initiative into "Banking Your Time" to include more activities and passions The challenge and reward of integrating corporate culture with charitable giving How Sunrise’s annual walk has become a hub for Gary’s personal and professional communities The impact of introducing his young children to Sunrise’s mission and joy Why Gary calls Sunrise the “most selfish, selfless act” and how it transformed his life The importance of leaning in and finding your own way to contribute How his efforts inspire others to get creative in support of Sunrise The vision of making the SunriseWALKS the “new company picnic” Links & Resources: Support the Banking Your Time campaign → https://sunrise-walks.org/index.cfm?f... Commit to $20/month for 20 months and become a Magic Maker for children impacted by pediatric cancer → https://sunriseassociation.org/20-sum... Connect with Sunrise → Instagram [ / sunriseassociation ] | Facebook [ / sunriseassociationdaycamps ] | LinkedIn [ / sunrise-association ] | YouTube [ / sunriseassociation ] ✨ The Sunrise Association brings back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide through the creation of inclusive day camps, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreational activities, all completely free of charge. We serve nearly 60,000 children annually across 13 summer day camps, 80+ weekly in-hospital programs, and virtual platforms. Learn more at Sunrise Association → https://www.sunriseassociation.org/
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