An Inpspiration Friend and Organization :)
Hi,
So as most of you know…and some of you have asked…my birthday’s coming up!
I don’t know what I’m doing…but I do know what I want. And I consider most of you close enough to go ahead and just ask for it (even if you weren’t planning on getting me a gift).
I’ve talked to some of you about an organization I was intrigued by and really wanted to do some work to raise awareness and funds for. I haven’t gotten around to putting together a fundraiser for it or doing anything fancy, but why wait around to do something good?
The organization is called Jaipur Foot. They make artificial limbs. Today I donated $40 and got someone who doesn’t have a pair of legs – legs. I know I gave them more than just a pair of legs and for my birthday I’d love for you to do the same.
I haven’t done thorough research about the organization, but I know they only take 4% for overheads/administrative stuff. To be honest I hate that about charities, but when there are people dedicated to the cause…I think 4% to keep it going, isn’t a whole lot.
You can read more about it and if you like donate anywhere from as little as $12 for crutches (the cost of a drink at a club) or whatever amount you please.
Trust me, everyone loves gifts and I’m no different…but when it came to deciding whether I’d want a pair of nice fitting jeans for myself or a pair of functional legs for someone else…it was a no-brainer.
I don’t have a reason for doing this, I was just touched by the power of change it can bring about in a person’s life. I know there are many charities that do good work and have a similar impact, I just couldn’t believe how this one gives someone a major body part and allows them to be self-sufficient. Feel free to share the cause with other friends and family. The more we can do without overheads, the better!
Thanks,
Ritu
Sanjay Sabarwal, Esq.
General Counsel
Ziba Beauty
(562) 402-5131 ext. 258
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