I came across The 12 for 12K Challenge this morning and wanted to share it with you. A group of folks have volunteered their time and resources to spread the word about one charity each month this year with the goal of raising $12,000 for the charity during their designated month. The concept is simple in that if 1200 people give $10 in a given month they’ll have reached their goal.
This month’s charity is Stop the Silence an organization that works with children worldwide who have been victims of sexual abuse. Money donated to Stop the Silence helps pay for medical and psychiatric treatment, social services, special education, and legal and judicial and incarceration costs.
I know times are tight for many in this economy, but I think we could all find a way to cut $10 of spending in our budgets each month in order to make a small difference in the lives of children in great need. Will you join me in giving ten dollars each month for the next eleven months?
2 responses so far ↓
thekiwimillionaire // February 8, 2009 at 2:10 am |
What a great idea! I think there are some opportunities to make this work – keep up the great work!
turbobrown // February 8, 2009 at 9:29 am |
Thanks, Ryan, but I can’t take any credit for the idea. That goes to Danny Brown and the team of folks he’s assembled. I was only inspired by them and decided to participate and promote.
I only had a chance to briefly glance at your blog, but look forward to reading more as it looks like you are also doing something great for charity as well. Might I suggest that you join twitter, or if you already have clearly display that on your blog. Also, it’d be neat to see somewhere how much you’ve raised so far.