Showing posts with label donation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label donation. Show all posts
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
And it's (officially) on
So today I turned 36. Feels a lot like 35. Heck, it feels like 30. But with more tattoos.
I'm excited to challenge myself to do something that is so simple, but so easy to forget to do.
I've mentioned my project to some friends and they've expressed interest in volunteering at some of the places with me. I think having company will motivate me for some of the volunteer experiences.
My office is throwing me a surprise farewell party tomorrow (yeah, I know). In lieu of a corporate gift, I've asked that they make a donation to the charity of my choice. So the first official act of (quasi) kindness will be a donation to CAMH.
I figure that sure beats a gift card for a place that I'd never shop at. And everyone who contributes gets to feel better for making a donation and making a difference in someone's life.
I'm excited to challenge myself to do something that is so simple, but so easy to forget to do.
I've mentioned my project to some friends and they've expressed interest in volunteering at some of the places with me. I think having company will motivate me for some of the volunteer experiences.
My office is throwing me a surprise farewell party tomorrow (yeah, I know). In lieu of a corporate gift, I've asked that they make a donation to the charity of my choice. So the first official act of (quasi) kindness will be a donation to CAMH.
I figure that sure beats a gift card for a place that I'd never shop at. And everyone who contributes gets to feel better for making a donation and making a difference in someone's life.
Friday, March 11, 2011
A week early
Unless you're living under a rock, you've heard about Japan and the tsunami.
I've been fixated by the videos, photos and first hand accounts of what's been happening there. It's all so scary. My baby brother lived in Japan for a few years and I feel a connection with Japan via him and his stories.
Instead of waiting until next Wednesday to start my "project", I'm starting today.
I know it's not volunteering, but it's something. And that's got to be an act of (quasi) kindness.
Americans: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate. Canadians: Text REDCROSS to 30333
I've been fixated by the videos, photos and first hand accounts of what's been happening there. It's all so scary. My baby brother lived in Japan for a few years and I feel a connection with Japan via him and his stories.
Instead of waiting until next Wednesday to start my "project", I'm starting today.
I know it's not volunteering, but it's something. And that's got to be an act of (quasi) kindness.
Americans: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate. Canadians: Text REDCROSS to 30333
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