Read + Write + Report
Home | Start a blog | About Orble | FAQ | Blogs | Writers | Paid | My Orble | Login
I know everyone has heard of Locks of Love - where you can donate hair for children with cancer or other hairloss diseases. Have you ever actually considered donating your hair?

My 15 year old son has been growing out his hair for a few years now. It was REALLY long. I'm not crazy about long hair on guys (at least not since I've grown up.) And, my husband, though he had long hair when he was younger, just really didn't like our son's hair. Mostly because he doesn't always keep it neatly combed, etc. So, at Christmas time, my husband asked our son what it would take to get him to cut his hair.


I truly expected him to say something like a new video game, or ask for a lot of money or something. He really couldn't come up with anything he wanted. I suggested that he donate his hair to Locks of Love. He really liked the idea. My husband offered to give him $100 to cut it short enough to donate it. (The donated ponytail must be at least 10 inches in length to be usable for a wig.)

His hair wasn't quite long enough - so we decided to wait a few more months and let it grow a couple more inches. Tonight, we cut off his hair, and prepared it to send in. He's not crazy about how short his hair is now, but he feels good about doing something good (and the $100 helps make it more worth it to him too!)

Now, if I can just get him to send the $100 in along with the hair donation - (wishful thinking, I'm sure!)

In case this is something you'd be interested in, here's a link to a website that offers links to several organizations, like Locks of Love, that take hair donations.

Donating Hair for Cancer Victims
38
Vote
   


Food for Homeless and Needy

November 7th 2008 22:44
This time of year, we all think about the gifts we need or want to buy for our loved ones. Something we all need to think about, as well, is giving food to homeless shelters and the needy. This is a perfect time of year to do that, though any time of year is good.

Where I live there is a rescue mission that houses and feeds the homeless, as well as providing food baskets for those who can't afford to buy enough food. My family has recently started making monthly (or more frequent) contributions of food to this worthy cause.

We make a trip to Sam's Club and load up with staples - flour, sugar, beans, rice, etc. - and drop them off. Since we found out they also give out food baskets, we have been adding canned foods to the shopping list.


These types of organizations can be found everywhere. But even if you don't know of a place to donate food, most grocery stores have canned food drives at this time of year. If we remember the old saying, "It is better to give than to receive," we can know that we'll feel good about giving to such a worthy cause. Next time you're at the grocery store, pick up a few extra cans of vegetables and add to the food drive. Better yet, find out about an organization in your area that distributes food and make a special shopping trip to pick up some of the things they need.

Trust me, this kind of giving feels better and is much more in line with "the reason for the season" than simply exchanging gifts with friends and family. I may even ask everyone who normally gives me gifts to give to the rescue mission instead.
40
Vote
   


Give One, Get One

December 7th 2007 19:00
A press release posted on Public Journalist tells about the Give One, Get One promotion of One Laptop Per Child.

According to their website, One Laptop Per Child is working toward a goal of every child in the world owning his or her own laptop


[ Click here to read more ]
60
Vote
   


Giving to Charity - The United Way

December 4th 2007 19:58
Giving to the United Way

While I'm on the topic of charitible giving, I must mention some more well-known charities, and remind everyone to give - even if it's just a little - during the holiday season. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, this is still a nice time to give to your favorite charity - give them a good start for the new year


[ Click here to read more ]
58
Vote
   


Giving Green

December 4th 2007 17:38
Eco-Friendly Gifts from Greenraising

A press release was posted about this on another blog yesterday, but I thought it would fit here, as well


[ Click here to read more ]
61
Vote
   


Moderated by DeAnne
Copyright © 2006 2007 2008 On Topic Media PTY LTD. All Rights Reserved. Design by Vimu.com.
On Topic Media ZPages: Sydney |  Melbourne |  Brisbane |  London |  Birmingham |  Leeds     [ Advertise ] [ Contact Us ] [ Privacy Policy ]