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...
frannymanny
- 24th Sep 2013 01:28pm
I too am a bit financially challanged as I get older but the wonderful thing about being retired and on an aged pension is that I have lots of time to volunteer . There is so much to do. An hour or two a week at the local hospice is inspiring.The auxilliary of the local hospital is always grateful for helpers. Helping out in the op shop is fun and you can pich up your own bargains. Vouluteering to teach English Conversation classes is very rewarding and you make wonderful friends. Mending and laundering op shop donations can be done at home .
I am busier than I have ever been and contribution of time can generate money as well as comfort and quality of life. It is not just money that is required
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