So I donated to Toys for Tots through my favorite local radio station (yes, the same radio station we won tickets to meet Sara Bareilles though), and they managed to raise over $45,000 in one morning. Then, Wednesday of this week, they went to a Toys R Us in the east bay and spent it all! It was so amazing to listen to their live broadcast from the store, some of the families in need even came by to say how grateful they were, and it was very touching.
They managed to fill this giant truck full of toys, so hopefully many, many children will have a wonderful Christmas morning this year, and it feels really good to know that I helped contribute to their joy.
Did you donate to any charities or volunteer this year? What are your favorite good causes?
P.S. I'm not sure how much time I'll have for posting over the next two weeks, I'm going to have to put in about 80 hours at work between now and Christmas (hello, crunch time!), and then will be traveling a bit, but I'll check in when I can. And I'll definitely be making time to catch up on everyone's blogs the week after Christmas, when things at work finally slow down. :)
P.S. I'm not sure how much time I'll have for posting over the next two weeks, I'm going to have to put in about 80 hours at work between now and Christmas (hello, crunch time!), and then will be traveling a bit, but I'll check in when I can. And I'll definitely be making time to catch up on everyone's blogs the week after Christmas, when things at work finally slow down. :)
