I had a wonderful opportunity presented to me this year.  A good friend of mine came to me and asked if I wanted to participate in a fundraiser.  He volunteers with a youth group and they wanted to do something to help out the local homeless shelter.  They have worked all year long to raise money.  I sponsored two events for them.  One was a 5k walk and then a choral group that I sing in put on a benefit Christmas concert.  We had people who matched the money that we raised and then that money was matched as well. 

I have to say, I enjoyed both events very much. I really appreciate all of the people who helped out by donating time, money and their talents.  Thank you to those who supported the events.  Thank you for caring.  I have determined that the 5k walk will be an annual event.  Hopefully the choral group will choose to make the benefit concert an annual event as well.  But, the thing that impressed me the most was the youth.  I was very impressed with this group of kids.  Their hearts were in the right place.  They were great examples of kindness and charity.  They put others needs before their own.  In today's world when it seems most people are out for themselves, here was a group of kids that volunteered many hours to help out people they don't even know.  Hats off to them.  Thanks for allowing me to help out in some small way.