Give to Charity, A-Holes!

I thought I would start this month off right by trying to do something good.  As you all know, we've had some epic disasters in the world lately, the most recent ones being the earthquakes that struck Haiti and Chile.  I'm going to provide some links that you can use to donate to help fund the relief efforts there.

Red Cross

World Vision

Doctors Without Borders

Unicef

The Salvation Army

And while you've got your wallet out, how about taking a look at these great causes:

Love Harder
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of the white blood cells and it's a nasty beast.  Donating will help fund research and hopefully a future cure.  I learned about Love Harder from the wonderful and talented Stacie.  This one is pretty cool because, to the best of my understanding, this was set up within the blogging community.  Correct me if I'm wrong, Stacie!

ASPCA
Come on!  It's aminals.  Your monies will help make sure they don't get get beaten up by bad, bad people.

Self-Injury Support
Because today is Self-Injury Awareness Day, it's only appropriate that I include a wonderful girl named Christie and her advocacy of self-injury and mental health awareness.  I know her personally and am always impressed by her outspoken nature and passion for debunking the myths and stigma of self-injury.  Most of us know of at least someone who battles self-injury and yet I think it's something that's often either kept secret or not taken seriously.  Because of this, there are a lot of misconceptions and speculations about people who self-injury and that's the beauty of Christie.  She educates those who don't understand and supports those that do.  She brings together everyone, from those that deal with self-injury to those who have friends or family that to do those who don't get it at all and she informs, educates and inspires.  I've provided a link to her very successful YouTube channel, which is her main platform for speaking out about self-injury.  From there, you can find helpful links, including her up and coming self-injury support website!

During these economic times, no one expects you to give much.  Your little bit and my little bit creates a large bit.  I'm sure you can find a five dollar bill on the pocket of those pants you haven't worn in a few months or a couple of coins between the cushions of your couch.  Also, it wouldn't hurt you to give up your Starbucks for one day and use that money for a better cause.  Plus, think of all that sugar you'll be skipping out on.  Everyone benefits!

I've made my donations and I'm not even human!  But you are and that means you have a heart so use it, dang it.  Spread that love that you all keep yapping on about.

Do it!!