03/12/08
Hey All,
Happy Hump Day (Man, was I an unhappy person when I learned that only means Wednesday).
So, in continuing with my promise to feature a charity that I feel is noteworthy - I present to you one that is near and dear to my heart, as I work with the founder personally, volunteer directly with them in South Carolina, and have attended and photographed events for it.
I truly believe everyone should have an organization that they are passionate about helping - poker players especially. Just as often as I see selfishness and greed, there are those successful players that are generous and humble (Thank you Gavin Smith!).
Limos for Learning is a revolutionary non-profit program that rewards students for outstanding improvement in reading skills - without using standardized testing to show their improvement.
I have witnessed first hand how poor some of these schools are, in rural areas that could be described as desolate and despondent. Limos for Learning goes in to these schools and gives the kids an opportunity to increase their effectiveness, while encouraging parents to get involved.
To read about the experience - click here http://www.limosforlearning.com/experience.html
To make a donation - click here -http://www.limosforlearning.com/donate.html
If you want to personally get involved - feel free to email me at joyjoy712003@yahoo.com
L4L is a 501C3 non-profit so your donation is tax-deductible.
A famous quote by Nelson Mandela - but worthy of repeat -
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? you are a child of god. YOUR PLAYING SMALL DOES NOT SERVE THE WORLD."
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