It's
that time of year again and the North Pole is gearing up! The
Forgotten Children's Fund North Pole is no exception and needs as many
Elves as possible to help brighten the day of hundreds of children and
their families.
Here's
how it all began:
I
had the opportunity to volunteer a few years ago at the North Pole
wrapping and preparing gifts. Then on Christmas Eve, I along
with Santa and 5 other Elves delivered food and gifts to several
families. I
can tell you this was a very moving experience.
To arrive at someones home with boxes of food and coats and
toys delivered by none other then Santa himself, put a smile on EVERY
child's face. Tears flowed easily that day for everyone.
Tears of joy at knowing we had just made a difference in the
life of a child who might have received nothing!
I
remember at our last stop, a single mother of three, couldn't thank us
enough for having brought her son a bike. Many of these
families do not live in the safest of neighborhoods and her son's bike
had been stolen
and that was all he had. She could not afford to buy
him a new one so he just sat and stared out the window hoping his bike
would be found. It was a heart warming feeling to know we
brought a little
hope to their lives.
My request for you
is that you reach out and help this organization. I know
times are tough and money is tight for everyone, but look deep into
your heart and I believe you will find a way to support this
extraordinary organization. Everything
they provide is done so with donations from people just like you.
Be it a monetary donation, time spent wrapping and preparing
gifts, volunteering at the food or bike drives or delivering
gifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, it's all important and you
are needed. When the day is done, you can
take comfort in knowing you just made life a little better for
a child who really is having a tough time for one reason or
another!
For
information on how you can help, visit the Forgotten
Children's Fund website.
Once on the website click on events and then either November
or December
for the calendar of events. ( I have also linked them here in
my post and at the top of each calender you can click to view the other
month).
If
you live out of the area but would like to help with a monetary
donation
you can do so on the website by clicking donation or click on my
highlighted text.
I
promise,
you will not be disappointed you helped in any way. There is
no greater joy then bringing a smile to a child's face!
Sandy
Noll Realtor Keller
Williams Realty Kirkland 425-890-0878 sandy@sandynoll.com www.letsachieveyourgoals.com Your
Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell Home Expert
Sandy Noll Realtor Keller Williams Realty Kirkland 425-890-0878 sandy@sandynoll.com www.letsachieveyourgoals.com http://sandynolls.eastsidepowersearch.com/ www.sandynollskirklandupdates.com Kirkland, Woodinville and the Greater Eastside
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