Friday, November 13, 2009

the first Christmas gift I'm buying


Ready or not, the Christmas season is on it's way. Every year I think I want to get my gift shopping done early...so I can enjoy the season. In the midst of all the selections of gifts to choose from I don't think about this:



It's true and it is NOT OK.

4500 kids die everyday from water related illnesses. Mamas are burying their children because they couldn't provide them the basic necessity of clean water.



Unfortunately I know the pain of losing a child. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Aidan's death couldn't be prevented. If there was something anyone could do to save Aidan's life, they would have done it.

However, these deaths CAN be prevented and YOU can do something.

So, today, November 13 let this be your first gift.


Ten dollars.

Ten dollars will provide one person in Africa with clean water for 10 years.

TEN YEARS.

Before you head out to the mall or toy store, consider this as your first gift of Christmas. It could very well be the best $10 you spend this holiday season. Spread the word.

Click here to be taken to the secure donation site. 100% of your donation will go to provide clean water. Click here to learn more about the First Gift campaign. Clink here to learn about the orgnization charity:water.

3 comments:

Jennifer C said...

Hi Dawn,
I follow Jody's blog too. She is a friend of a friend...how do you know her?

kerry said...

spreading the charity:water love on facebook too! thanks for blogging about it. it's amazing how much we take forgranted.

Melinda said...

What a great way to kick off the holiday season, Dawn. I'm doing it! ;0)

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