M: making a difference

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It's amazing to see how one person can make a difference, and how in the same breath so many people think that lending a hand means very little and changes nothing.  -Anonymous

The statement above is quite true in my opinion (considering that this blog expresses my opinions)....and ever too often I think persons ignore a situation within their local community (or seemingly push it to the side) because they don't think there is any way they can help or they believe it is the responsibility of someone else.

My belief is that every individual no matter what, should think it is important to give to those in need....whether in cash or kind...large or small. I think it is extremely important for persons to make 'making a difference' a part of their life goals.

Yes there are those who can do more and should do more but what help is it to someone in need if you complain about what others should do instead of doing something yourself? Why try to convince the world that we are humanitarians and love mankind, if we prefer to point a finger and wait for a revolution nobody wants to start? Why is it that so often we turn a blind eye to an issue until it reaches a point of severity?

So here's my solution.....

Since we often sing on the statement 'to each his own' it is (in my opinion) the responsibility of each citizen to become a part of a foundation that helps others. Whether you join as a donor, member or volunteer; once you are helping to make a positive difference in the life of someone else I believe you feel better about yourself and you can from there help to spread philanthropy like a good virus.

I've already decided how I will make a difference, and if you want you can feel free to join me as a member or donor of my Bloom Foundation for Education, where the aim is to improve the educational services and opportunities available to special needs students in Jamaica. But, if you have a passion for something else or you want to work closer to home, then start the search for the non-profit organisation or association that suits your preferences.

And you don't have to have loads of money! That's a myth and just totally ridiculous. Even if you decide to have a coin drive, or donate in small amounts...that's you making a difference. If you put away all the coins you have at the end of a day, by the end of the month or even the year most persons have a good amount of money in coins and that can be donated....now imagine if you, your family and two or three other friends did the same?

You don't have to sell your soul or to go as far as to put yourself at a disadvantage...just do the little you can to make a difference.