April 23, 2007
Buttons of Hope supports the Virginia Tech Hokies with
600 Hokie Hope Buttons...
Michael Gibbons owns Buttons of Hope. He makes buttons for people who've experienced a tragedy. He had personally delivered hundreds of buttons to Virginia Tech. Read More
November 3, 2006
Buttons of Hope profiled in the Charlotte Weekly
Known for its "excellent journalism combined with news that hits the heart of the community”, the Charlotte Weekly is the fastest growing, non-daily news publication in Charlotte, North Carolina. Please read features' editor, Regan White’s dynamic interview with Buttons of Hope founder Michael Gibbons: read "Message in a Button" [PDF]
November 2006
The Buttons of Hope web site debuts!
The creative force behind Buttons of Hope, Michael Gibbons envisions a simple way to change profoundly the face of fundraising by, literally, "putting a face on it!”. The site provides an easy way for people to make custom photo buttons of their loved ones to wear in charity events. And the hopepond community gives people a way to share their stories and to start a ripple of hope!
October 11, 2006
The makehope blog makes its debut!
Michael Gibbons, founder of Buttons of Hope, talks about his emotional experience at the Susan Komen Race for the Cure in Charlotte, North Carolina. Check out his post, "One Pink Balloon” ... "Some things are obvious, others not. Last weekend my wife and I attended the Susan Komen Race for the Cure ..." Read More