I found this from Anne Ruthman’s Blog. Not only is Anne a fellow member of Pictage (how I discovered her!) she’s also a super talented photographer with a great passion for using her photography to help when she can. She not only held the cans for comments marathon on her blog, her wedding bee posts, AND her business blog, she also generated 300 comments. That’s right! 300 cans of food.
Now on a personal note I have to say that I donate a gift to a child every year. If I forget and it’s perilously close to Christmas I can be found running desperately through a mall, toy in hand, looking for a donation bin. I almost cried one year when I thought I was too late. Luckily I found a bin (hence no crying) but forever after I’ve remembered that experience. This year I have my toy already donated, but I have to admit, it saddens me to hear on the news how many families find themselves going hungry, as they never have before, in these tough economic times. I would never say that I’m a humanitarian, but I would admit I’ve been known to give away my last dollar, make my boyfriend turn around, drive home, and pull out a jacket he hasn’t worn in ages to give to someone in need, but I’ll also say that I’ve never regretted it. And this year I find myself in a position to give, so I’d love to participate in this. And I’d love to have my blog involved in that giving as well.
I’ve borrowed a video from super talented Jerk with a Camera. You’ll notice that his marathon ended on Dec. 12, 2008. Since I’m obviously starting late, mine will end on Dec. 20, 2008. Close to the holidays? Yes. But I don’t believe that just because I found this band wagon too late means that I shouldn’t jump on. For each person that posts a comment on my blog I will donate a can of food to the foodbank, please comment. On the 21st I will make sure to share the results, as well as thank you all for your participation. Please note that you can comment on any post you wish, I do receive an email regarding each and every comment, and if you feel a bit stuck you can also comment on this post with your favorite canned food (suggestions you know!).
Hope you are all having wonderful holidays!
Terra
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