Posted by TheGiveInitiative
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:09:00 GMT
There is recent news that everyone can feel good about. Unicef reports that the world's child mortality rate has dropped by more than 25% over the past two decades.
While groups like Unicef receive a lot of funding from governments and large donors, they don't discount the impact that small donations can make. Providing funds or materials to supply vaccinations, mosquito nets, medications, or just food can help struggling third-world countries raise a healthy generation of kids. And it can cost less than a trip to the grocery store.
Unicef reports that like most major charities, it has seen a 10% decrease in overall contributions. However, the number of donors has increased. Where big budgets get pulled back, individuals can make a big difference.
I am reminded of the efforts companies like Amazon took part in after the Tsunami a few years ago. Within days they had raised over $14 Million from small donations, averaging less than $50.
A lot can be done when a everyone does their part.
Tags charity, donation, giving, unicef
Posted by TheGiveInitiative
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:01:00 GMT
Below is a newly created Jar. We encourage you to take a look at it and see if you can help out.
The Jar location is: http://thegiveinitiative.org/give/jar/marynshope
Maryn Nicole Cella, born on October 20th 2005 was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in June, 2009. The name of this tumor is "Diffuse Paltine Glioma". Maryn's parents were told that she would have 9-12 months of life even with radiation therapy.
Maryn and her parents are moving mountains to find a miracle and save their sweet angel. They are blessed with a community of generous neighbors, family members and friends willing to pitch in and help in this time of need - and they are thankful to everyone!
Maryn is an incredibly brave child. Each day she goes to radiation therapy, she has a smile on her face and enters the radiation room to be sedated with little or no fear. We are amazed at her perseverance and willingness to think of others even when at the hospital.
Maryn epitomizes what we should all try to be with the way she is caring for others and putting others concerns first.
Maryn loves little stuffed animal toys and to play with her four sisters. Maryn also likes to watch her favorite cartoon called, "Calliou". Maryn loves the color pink and is always wanting to color in her coloring books.
Tags Diffuse, donation, Glioma, Hope, Maryns, Paltine
