Week #6

Good morning to all!

I decided to get a jump start on my RAOK this week because I have a bad tendency, I've realized, to put it off until the last minute on Sunday nights.  Without further adieu, this week's act of kindness is #51 from the list:  Donate an animal or to a cause such as www.worldvision.org.

This website has been an eye opener for me.  They have an option to donate gifts for $25 and under, which is perfect for my budget restrictions.  They offer donation options from $10 all the way up to the thousands and everywhere in between and the items you can donate toward are endless.

I decided earlier in the year that, on my birthday, I would give a small donation to this organization ($10-$15) in honor of the occasion.  Looking through the possible causes under $25, I found one that kind of struck home with me.  There was a large picture on the top of the donation page I was looking at that advertised donating $10 toward the Child and Family Health Fund.

When I was 18, I was told I could not be on my parents' insurance anymore (this was before you could stay on until age 26) and was basically just out of luck as far as health care went.  From what I understand, going to a doctor or even having insurance or doctors available in other parts of the world is much less common than it is in the US, and people should always have that option as far as I am concerned.

So, this in the honor of my birthday and my (mostly) good health.  I hope it helps someone who really needs it.  Happy Sunday!