Be the 1 Staff


Be the 1 Blog Editor: Danielle Teal

Charity/Volunteer Work: Danielle has worked with United Way, Kids Cup in Rochester, St. Baldricks, Gamehaven BoyScouts, Channel One, Cathy and Dave's Adoption, Rochester Art Center, A Place to Call Home, Bear Creek Services, ARC Minnesota, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Caring for Caleb, FUEL Rochester, Police Athletic League (Rochester), None in Eight Cancer and  Mayo Clinic Volunteer


Awards: Danielle received the 2010 "Presidents Award" from United Way of Olmsted County. President: Karen Mathison presented Danielle with this award for her volunteer and coordination efforts during the August of 2010 floods that effected 26+ counties in Minnesota. Community Report

What inspires me:  This blog and the many kind acts and extraordinary efforts shared by many readers of this blog. The pay it forward mentality. People putting other people first. People being the 1. <3

Danielle is a web production specialist and career volunteer living in Rochester, Minn.



Be The 1 Contributing Blogger: Alison Rentschler

Charity Work: I participated in the MS Readathon in elementary school. I read 50 books, I asked people to pledge an amount per book, and I helped raise money for multiple sclerosis (MS)! You can help people, no matter what your age!

What inspires me: Seeing the kindness and goodness in people. Noticing others go out of their way to help others. Hearing stories of people giving without expecting a reward. Seeing people react to kindness with smiles.

Alison  is a writer living in Rochester, Minn.