So, first of all, after reading Three Cups of Tea, I decided to find out what kind of service me and my children could do here locally. Google (good ol' Google) led me to a site called Volunteer Match. This led me to a listing for a service project for Phoenix Children's Hospital. I've done service for them before when I was a leader in Young Women's, plus I've known two different people who've received excellent care there, so I already have a soft spot in my heart for them. The project is a donation of 100 ashtma friendly teddy bears and 1000 origami cranes. That, I thought, is something we could do.
I emailed the coordinator, who turns out to be a 10-year-old boy named Jacob. Ten years old people! I'm so impressed with this boy. Anyway, we've committed to make some origami cranes (a common get-well gift in Japan) and help stuff bears at Build-a-Bear in October. I also thought I'd post information about this project on the blog in case anyone's interested in helping. So here it is:
*A fundraiser will be held at Images of Nature Gallery at Fashion Square Mall, August 30, from 2:30 - 5:30. (We have no money for this, but I thought I'd at least spread the word.)
* Volunteers are needed to help stuff bears at Build-a-Bear, Fashion Square Mall, on October 11, at 1:00 pm. Kids are welcome to help too.
* Lots and lots and lots of origami cranes are needed, and regular paper can be used to make them. This cool site shows exactly how to make them (including an animated demo).
To sign up to help or for more information, contact Jacob at jacobagoldfeld@resourcesforhealth.org
I emailed the coordinator, who turns out to be a 10-year-old boy named Jacob. Ten years old people! I'm so impressed with this boy. Anyway, we've committed to make some origami cranes (a common get-well gift in Japan) and help stuff bears at Build-a-Bear in October. I also thought I'd post information about this project on the blog in case anyone's interested in helping. So here it is:
*A fundraiser will be held at Images of Nature Gallery at Fashion Square Mall, August 30, from 2:30 - 5:30. (We have no money for this, but I thought I'd at least spread the word.)
* Volunteers are needed to help stuff bears at Build-a-Bear, Fashion Square Mall, on October 11, at 1:00 pm. Kids are welcome to help too.
* Lots and lots and lots of origami cranes are needed, and regular paper can be used to make them. This cool site shows exactly how to make them (including an animated demo).
To sign up to help or for more information, contact Jacob at jacobagoldfeld@resourcesforhealth.org
4 comments:
How inspiring! I would love to take part in the bear stuffing. Hopefully when we get our soccer schedule it won't conflict. I'll have to let you know. I love that you read a book that made you want to take ACTION. I'm for sure going to read that one.
You just keep getting cooler and cooler!
Good for you! That's so great you're getting your kids involved in a good cause.
That's awesome! I think that's a great way for your kids to get involved with the community. PCH is a great organization, I have several friends who do fund raiser events for them.
Have you seen the documentary videos they created for fund raising? They are incredibly touching and show the kind of great work the hospital is doing.
Phoenix Children's Hospital Video
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