Pay It Forward

A few months ago I wrote about doing acts of kindness. Here’s the link to my original piece:

http://letrasalaluna.blogspot.com/2013/01/acts-of-kindness.html#!/2013/01/acts-of-kindness.html

I thought I would share the organizations I have given monetary donations to this year. I chose the following causes because I believe in them and what they are doing. In some instances, family members of mine have benefited from these organizations. I chose some from the United States, some that work globally.

My goal in sharing this information is not to account for nor boast about my contributions; my intent is to share the information on these organizations. Maybe it will inspire someone else to give to similar organizations and causes that are important to them.

American Cancer Society-fighting to cure cancer and save lives

http://www.cancer.org/index

Susan G. Komen Foundation-fighting to cure breast cancer

http://ww5.komen.org/

Michael J. Fox Foundation-an organization focused on Parkinson’s Disease

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Planting Peace-the Equality Project-Spreading the message of love, peace and acceptance, not hate

http://www.plantingpeace.org/equality.htm

American Red Cross-helping people affected by natural disasters

http://www.redcross.org/

World Wildlife Fund-helping to conserve wildlife and the environment

http://worldwildlife.org/

Fair Indigo: a Fair Trade Catalog and Company-purchases benefit artisans in countries around the world

http://www.fairindigo.com/

My year of giving isn’t over. I have other organizations that I intend to donate to. When I have done this, I will share that information as well. I hope this has inspired you, made you think about giving to a cause or an organization. You can give your time, your talent, or your money. We have been given so many blessings. Why not pay it forward.

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