Chopra, Clinton and Celebs Blog at Yahoo's Blog for Hope

Posted on August 25, 2005

Yahoo Health Blogs, which launched in July, has added a special blog called Blog for Hope. Blog for Hope is a 30-day blogging event provided by Yahoo and the American Cancer Society. The list of participating bloggers includes: Senator Hillary Clinton; Tom Green, Actor/Comedian; Sam Donaldson, News Anchor; Jill Eikenberry, Actress; Peggy Fleming, Figure Skater; Rep. Deborah Pryce; Deepak Chopra, Doctor; Rep. Sue Myrick; Fran Drescher, Actress; and Rep. Chris Cannon. The celebrity bloggers will comment on a number of health-related issues. People visiting the blog can read the blog posts and post comments.

"In 'Blog for Hope,' Yahoo! has created an amazing forum for high profile people to share personal experiences regarding health-related issues," said Dr. Deepak Chopra. "Healthcare is a very personal topic, and the Internet -- and blogging specifically -- provides an environment where people looking for health information can communicate and share information easily. The advantage of going to a health blog is that people find a source of solace, nurturing and sharing, and gain strength and hope from it."