Get the feedA "manic" reader has a great idea
Thursday, Jan 01st 2009
A SixSeeds reader and my friend -- "Manic Mommy" from Chicago -- had a great idea last year, which she is repeating this year:
In January 2008, on a whim, blogger Manic Mommy took her three kids and three of their friends with her while she donated blood. Since it was such a cinch with six kids in tow, she wanted to see if she could get others to donate and she spearheaded what she believes to be the first ever virtual blood drive. She convinced 35 blog readers (some of whom had never donated blood in their lives) to donate blood. In all, approximately 100 lives were saved through their combined efforts, and gift cards and various other gifts were awarded to winners. An anonymous blogger even matched the prize money to buy gift cards, and people whom had never donated blood now donate regularly every eight weeks.
This year, Manic is giving away prizes and even a trip to Florida -- see details here. What I love about this "virtual" blood drive is that it all started as a mother took her kids to address a need, realized it was simple and (relatively) painless, and encouraged others to do the same. Although her children were too young to donate, taking them to the RedCross is a wonderful way to show kids service in action.
Hats off to "Manic Mommy," and drop by her site for more information.
Nancy French
Nancy French is an author, commentator, and mother. Her next book, about the year her husband spent in Iraq is due out July 4, 2011. Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyAndersonFrench and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancyafrench.
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