give more to charity

Hurray! I’ve managed to get my shoebox packed full of toys and goodies for underpriviledged children into the drop off point today. I’m so glad I was able to do it. I even decided it would be a nice time to donate some money over to the charity hosting the event. It is for Christmas, after all. Now if only I could try get into this charitable contribution frame of mind for times other than just Christmas. Well, at least I’m getting there (I hope)! :)

I’ve just donated a small sum to the 46664 AIDS charity concerts in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday. The concert was on earlier today in London. Sometimes just watching congregations of thousands of people in support of a unanimous goal – to remove sickness and poverty in some of the world’s disadvantaged countries – makes me believe in humanity again. Many happy returns, Mr. Mandela!

I made a small donation yesterday whilst shopping in my local Asian market for the Sichuan earthquake disaster in China. So many people have lost their homes and loved ones. I hope my contribution will help them rebuild their lives.

OK, so yesterday I managed to gather all the unwanted clothes, books, shoes, jewellery and other knick-knacks from our house and into a bag for charity, namely in aid for the Irish Cancer Society. Even if these donations are only a small contribution to the funding of the society, I was glad to be doing something, however small. I really hope other people will do the same for their unwanted possessions. It’s the little things that can go a long way.