Monthly cause

Tonight, like many Americans, I watched "Stand Up 2 Cancer". If you watched it, you might understand why I spent about 53 of the 60 minutes that it was on sitting on the couch sobbing. It was incredibly moving and I immediately called Topher while he was working and said "We have to do something to help". He responded with a list of all the causes we're passionate about and said "I wish we could do something to help all of them". That got me thinking. Why can't we? I wish I could end cancer, poverty, child abuse, animal abuse, domestic abuse, pollution, hunger, etc. There are SO MANY causes that I'm so passionate about, it begs the question: How do I choose just one? I think I may have found my answer. I suggested to Topher that we do a Cause-A-Month. Each month will be dedicated to one specific cause and we will work hard to support that cause. November can be all about collecting canned goods to donate to soup kitchens, volunteering on Thanksgiving at a soup kitchen, etc. December can be all about collecting coats and toys for shelters. March can be all about cleaning up the environment and focusing on ways to be more "green". These are just rough ideas but I think that this could work. I talk to so many people all the time about causes and people's responses are all very similar: "I wish I had the time, money, etc to make a difference." Or some people have just become indifferent because the situations can seem so desperate and hopeless.I mean really, there are ALOT of causes out there. I think my system might just work, though - for us anyway. I want to encourage everyone to maybe adopt a cause a month. And if you don't want to, just support whatever cause I've adopted. October will be all about breast cancer awareness, so to start, you could sponsor me in the walk I'm doing with the American Cancer Society. Despite my efforts, I haven't been successful in raising money. Earlier today I was even considering backing out of it but I'm determined to raise something. Even just a dollar will be one dollar more than I would've raised if I had quit. And even if I don't raise anything, I'm still going to be there in October, walking and supporting everyone in this fight. So, if you feel so inspired, go to my page and donate. http://main.acsevents.org/goto/KateRhoda

I hope everyone is as moved as I am to do something to make a difference. There are so many people out there that can use our help. It's time we did something instead of wasting any more tears on the couch. If we work together, we really can make a difference.