Charity is NOT all about MONEY
Posted by: JustSmile
5th Feb 2011 02:59pm
As a young child I remember packing up the toys I had out grown and giving them to an organization that re-gifted them to children that didnt have toys...
this is a prime example of how even children can get into charity...and they are not giving up anything because its toys they dont play with...
In 2007 and 2008 I shaved my head for children fighting cancer, alot of people kept telling me how brave I was for doing it (in 2007 I was one of 2 girls, in 2008 I was the only girl that did it) but in reality its the children that are fighting cancer who are brave because they often dont have a choice in loosing their hair...but I had a chocie and decided to do it not just to raise money and awearness but to also to gain understanding of how being bald can affect a childs life.
During the 2008 headshave I met a little girl who had fought cancer, through talking to her family I learnt that just showing your support makes a pretty big impact...and money does not have to be involved.
I really believe that donating money has nothing on donating time and a helping hand...
isaacsmum
- 20th Nov 2013 05:08pm
Wow, I can't agree more! We have a family tradition that before every Christmas (so about now!), the kids have to go through all their toys and find the ones they don't play with anymore and in good condition to donate to charity. We did this last weekend and theres two bagfuls heading to our local Vinnies. The kids learn from this to be charitable and to be grateful for what they have and appreciate the simple things in life.
I work for a charity and I can tell first hand that it's not all about donations, our volunteers are the best! The time and expertise they donate is just as valuable. We all 'donate' what we can, whether that's money for those that can afford to, or ourselves for those who want to help in other ways.
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