$26 for 26th Birthday

To my friends & family: 

My 25th year on this planet was filled with countless blessings... too many to list here. However, rather than just SAY I am grateful, I want to act on it. I want to make my 26th year count by giving back.

On November 26th, when I turn 26, I am going to kick off a year of making a difference. I don't have all of the details worked out (yet), but to kick things off, I have already signed up to help two organizations that are very near and dear to my heart– the National MS Society AND the Humane Society of Broward County. Both of these organizations are having events in March/April of 2017, and I will be rallying the troops and doing my best to make these events a success. 

Thankfully, we are off to a GREAT start. But, I need your help...

Although I would love to invite you all to both of these events, since they're both in South Florida, I know only a fraction of you would even be able to attend (although you are always welcome to crash at our place if you want to participate)! 

Additionally, I would never just ask any of you to simply write a check, because most of you are like me and still paying off student loans or are saving up for the holiday shopping season.

That is why, if you were even considering sending me a birthday gift OR buying me a birthday dinner or drinks, would you please consider making a $26 donation (or anything you can spare) to either of these two charities instead? 

$26 for 26 years on November 26th.

(1) National MS Society - South Florida Chapter 2017 Walk MS:

On November 26, my mom became a mom... when she birthed my ass. As many of you know, my mom was diagnosed with MS back in 2009, and it's been an extremely difficult ride for us as a family... but her especially. A $26 dollar donation to this organization would go a long way to advance the research and treatment initiatives currently being developed for this unforgiving disease.

Here is a link to my fundraising page: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=10124772&fr_id=28305&pg=personal

(2) Humane Society of Broward County Walk for the Animals 

My crazy puppy Prince is incredibly precious to me. Jared and I rescued him back in May from the HSBC. This organizaiton helps save THOUSANDS of animals in my community, and it is a leader within the animal welfare industry. My goal is to raise $500, which will cover the adoption fees of 5 adult animals. Your donation of $26 dollars will go a long way to help me achieve this goal.

Here is a link to my fundraising page: 
http://humanebroward.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=11841 

"Be the change you want to see in the world."