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hermetic

(8,622 posts)
Sat Feb 22, 2014, 09:48 AM Feb 2014

Find something to be happy about today (Saturday February 22, 2014)

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This young man makes me happy.
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Aiden Hornaday was 8 years old when he picked up his brother's dusty harmonica with no idea of how to play it. The next day, waiting for his mother at a restaurant, he took off his cap and started playing, and got 80 unexpected dollars in tips "just for taking his hat off." That night, he decided to donate the $80 to fight intestinal parasites for African orphans, and the seeds of Aiden Cares was born. Now 12, Aiden has raised over $60,000 in 4 years. Aiden believes that everyone has something to give. "It's one of the greatest rewarding things ever; and you get more from it when you help. Blessings just come - it's amazing."


http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=4185

Aidan plans to be a lifelong giver and believes all children should have the opportunity to give too. His mission is to encourage parents and adults to model giving to the children in their lives. "We are raising the most selfish generation in history and it can be so much better. Parents are into giving their kids amazing experiences but forget to include helping people, the earth or animals, whatever touches their heart as part of their job. Chances are, when they will grow up they will never make a difference. They won't know how. We want to change that by helping them find their passion and serve from their gifts."

AidanCares is in the process of producing a series of videos for "Giving 101" which will educate families on how to meet needs locally, nationally and globally in hopes it will make it easier for us all to jump into giving and make it a way of life for the little ones you love. Help your child find their heart for giving and they too will see that no matter how small, they make a difference.


http://aidancares.org/

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom"
Marcel Proust
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Find something to be happy about today (Saturday February 22, 2014) (Original Post) hermetic Feb 2014 OP
what a wonderful young man fizzgig Feb 2014 #1
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