Mother's Day 2017
Ah, Mother's Day. A day to celebrate the mothers in our lives. I happen to have three - my mother, my aunt (Godmother) and my wife (mother of our two rug rats). What do you get the women in your life that have raised you and now raise your children? I'll tell you what I got them: nothing. Sounds a little harsh when I put it that way, but none of them need anything - certainly nothing within my budget. There are, however, mothers, and their families, who could use gifts within my budget.
Instead of giving the women in my life stuff, I opted to give meaningful gifts to women I'll never meet and never know. My boys had a 50/50 chance of being affected by hemophilia, which would have likely resulted in many trips to SickKids Hospital. My own cousin has spent time at SickKids for his cerebral palsy, so I've seen first hand how amazing the staff at this hospital are.
It might be something to consider for upcoming birthdays or other holidays that usually have gifts given or exchanged. The gifts you give through SickKids genuinely help families. Watch the video. Check out the foundation's website. Give it a thought. I did.
Just like Jello, there's always room for good!
Coco out.
Instead of giving the women in my life stuff, I opted to give meaningful gifts to women I'll never meet and never know. My boys had a 50/50 chance of being affected by hemophilia, which would have likely resulted in many trips to SickKids Hospital. My own cousin has spent time at SickKids for his cerebral palsy, so I've seen first hand how amazing the staff at this hospital are.
It might be something to consider for upcoming birthdays or other holidays that usually have gifts given or exchanged. The gifts you give through SickKids genuinely help families. Watch the video. Check out the foundation's website. Give it a thought. I did.
Just like Jello, there's always room for good!
Coco out.
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