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A social movement and non-profit organization dedicated to bettering humanity through the power of a promise. www.becauseisaidiwould.com facebook.com/becauseisaidiwould @bcisaidiwould
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"I struggle heavily with an eating disorder (something I have never shared with anyone, not even my live-in boyfriend of 2 years.) I've mastered the "art" of silent purging, and do so almost daily. I always tell myself "This is the last time... tomorrow I stop." but I never follow through. It's a constant battle. Perhaps promising to never do it again is too much, but I made a promise to myself today that I wanted to share with you, one I have never been able to honor. I will keep this promise to myself today." Anonymous. #becauseisaidiwould Becauseisaidiwould.com

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After 70 days alone at sea, Katie Spotz became the youngest person to row the Atlantic Ocean solo at age 22. No stranger to overcoming challenges, Katie ran across the Mojave Desert unsupported, has cycled across America twice and is also the first person to swim the 325-mile Allegheny River. In 2010, Katie was named a #Glamour Woman of the Year. Throughout her adventures, Katie wasn't just seeking to make history. She was also raising money for safe drinking water projects around the world, totaling over $275,000 in funding. We are excited to announce that Katie has decided to join the Because I said I would. staff at our international headquarters in Ohio. Katie and our other 11 team members work to better humanity through promises made and kept. Watch Katie’s one-on-one interview with Anderson Cooper and see more pictures from her adventures: http://becauseisaidiwould.com/katiespotz #becauseisaidiwould #katiespotz #cleanwater

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"I've always dreamed of having children. The whole fantasy having that white fence around my family home, married and then having children but that fanasty is not my reality. The reality is that I am a young girl, 20 years old, trying to find a new way to live from using heroin. My first because I said I would card said " I will stay clean and sober because I said I would.." Now mommy has a 11 months sober. My next card says " I will ALWAYS protect you, love you, and take care of you and to be the best mother I can be.. Because I said I would. " Ive been saving this second card for something very special and I finally decided what I wanted my promise to be. To my little angels that are on the way. I promise I will do anything in my power to do whatever it takes to love you and fulfill your needs. I will never let you feel unloved. Mommy may have an unpleasant past and I probably will struggle because I didn't get that perfect fanasty but I know once you two are born it will be all I ever wanted. So this is for you... Because I said I would heart emoticon" Posted by Nicole.  Being a good mother is hard. It takes a type of commitment that some will never understand. But some understand what is at stake and recognize the sacrifices that must be made for their children. #becauseisaidiwould #mom More stories at becauseisaidiwould.com.

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Starting tomorrow, we will be releasing ideas and concepts that help with New Year's Resolutions. This is the biggest time of year for people to make a promise... that ultimately fails. We can do better. Your family can do better. Your friends can do better. You can do better. With these ideas, perhaps we will. #becauseisaidiwould #newyearspromise #newyearsresolution

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