Join the 2009 OATS Blog-a-thon!

The 2009 OATS Blog-a-thon is a fundraiser to help provide computer classes for senior citizens in low-income communities. Social isolation for seniors is a major concern in America, and it is no secret that technology barriers often aggravate the problem. OATS has worked hard to create SeniorPlanet and hopes that the blog-a-thon will help seniors stay connected to friends and family as well as engage the community in a worthy cause.

What is a blog-a-thon?

A blog-a-thon is just like a walk-a-thon. A senior will seek out friends and family members to sponsor their blog. Sponsors can donate per blog post or give a flat donation. Throughout the month of May, the blogger will post as many entries as possible. All proceeds will benefit OATS and SeniorPlanet programs.

What exactly is a blog?

The word blog is short for "Web log." It is a page on the internet for one person to write creatively and freely about whatever topics they are interested in. Each time the blogger writes on the page it is called a "post." The most recent post is displayed at the top of the page while older entries get displayed below. Although, each blog is written by one person, other people can comment on what the "blogger" has written. Comments are a large part of blogging because they often spark interesting conversation and let the blogger know that people are reading their posts.

How do I become a blogger?

Signing up for the blog-a-thon is easy and can be done online in about 10 minutes. For complete instructions on how to sign up click here.

I want to sponsor a blogger?

If you are interested in sponsoring a blogger, but don't know of any senior in your life who you could sponsor, feel free to email us, blogathon@seniorplanet.org. We will connect you with a senior blogger and provide you with a link to their blog so you can keep track and encourage them.

If you have any other questions feel free to contact us through email at blogathon@seniorplanet.org, or by phone 718-974-8357.