24 Hours In
Well, it’s been a little over 24 hours since my post went up on Reddit. People are still commenting every few minutes offering to help.
When people started offering me cash donations, I directed them to donate or purchase an item for ChildsPlayCharity.org. I don’t know how many donors have done this so far, but I’m hoping many have.
In addition, a number of generous donations have been made to ToysForTots.
So far, according to the voluntary spreadsheet that donors can fill in, $5315 in gifts to other individuals on Reddit have been verified. That is amazing! In just 24 hours, we have ensured that more than 130 families (the number verified so far) have had gifts to make their Christmas special.
Gifts were given to all kinds of needy members— parents for their children, siblings for their younger siblings, and even some for younger people to give their elderly parents. Some posters asked for surprise gifts for their friends or neighbors they know are struggling. The outpouring of support is really incredible.
We’ve all really shown everyone that the internet has a heart. Don’t let the giving stop once the holiday is over. Find a way to make a day a little brighter in your own way.
