I try to avoid making my readers feel like I expect anything of them.
I don't expect comments, for example.
(I LOVE comments. But I don't expect them.)
Anyway, in writing this post, I want to be VERY clear that I don't expect your participation.
Back in July, right after Philip broke up with me, I needed something to do. Something crazy. Something that I would never have gotten to do if we were still together.
I applied, interviewed, and was invited to participate in a trip to Papua New Guinea with Habitat for Humanity's Global Village.
It costs money to build houses around the world, and team members don't get their way paid by the organization. We have to pay for it ourselves. Fundraising and collecting donations are strongly encouraged, because these trips tend to be expensive.
The total cost for this one, excluding airfare, is $2150. I've contributed some of my own money, and have already received some very generous and unexpected donations. If I'm going on this trip, I basically have until this weekend to come up with $1500. It's a lot. But I know it's not impossible.
Simply put, I have about 200 regular readers. If every person donated $7.50, I'd be there.
Honestly, I know it's a lot to ask. Especially with such little time left. I don't expect any of you to do this for me. If I'm not able to raise the rest of the funds, everything I've collected so far will be available for a future trip. I want to go to Papua New Guinea. I want to go with this amazing group of people. But, if I'm not able to get there, I know I will have other opportunities.
I know many of you can't afford to donate. And I know a lot of you just don't want to. And that's fine. I don't want anyone to feel like they have to do this. I'll still love you all the same. All I'm asking is that if you are in a position and feel so inclined, you consider making a donation.
You don't have to send anything to me. You can click here and go directly to my Member page at Habitat for Humanity to make donations directly to the organization.
Thank you all for being here!
Tomorrow's Confession Wednesday topic: Hotel Room Confessions...
21 comments:
Wow, what a wonderful way to give of yourself! Good for you. You will never be the same after such an experience!
I went and donated!!
I wish I could donate to this trip for you cause I totally LOVE the fact that you are doing it.. I hope you get the funds you need to do so and be the helping hand for someone else..
I made a donation. I tweeted you. And I put the link to this post up on my Facebook status. I really hope you get what you need to do this, Karen!
You're amazing. God bless you!
I came via Liz's tweet and have donated, I hope you reach your target!
Karen's Blog is def. saucy:)
What a great cause. You are an amazing person, Karen.
Wow. You are all so amazing. Thank you so much for your support and for your donations!
Let me see what I can do. Adam is no longer working full time. :(
This random act of kindness/donation done in loving memory of our daughter:
Shannon Dionne Clark-Wagner
Our pride, our joy, our light...
Our star in heaven.
Always loved, Never forgotten.
19 January 1976 - 22 July 1997
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Your trip is something she would have enjoyed and loved to do herself. Go! Have fun!
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I'd like to challenge the rest of your followers/readers to donate in memory of someone they loved!
I hope you get your donations in time....how about we make a deal...I donate and you do a travel abroad on Paupa New Guinea when you get back from your amazing trip...I think so. Or... you can have even more people donate and I'll sneak in your luggage and go with you! It sounds like a great experience. Ok,ok, I'll just donate.
What an incredible way to donate your time. And Papua New Guinea? Very cool!! I really hope you're able to to go.
I donated! Wishing you the best of luck in reaching your goal! It'll be an amazing experience for you!
Wow that is an amazing thing you are wanting to do. I wish I were in a position to help out at this time, but I am not able to. I do hope you get the funds you need to make this trip and I do hope to hear all about it upon your return.
I wish I could donate. I hope and pray you get the donations you need.
I donated. Wish it could be more. These days are the hardest I have ever known..... but I hope you reach your goal. I'm in need of a blog designer if you know of any. Point them in my direction if you get a chance. I would appreciate it. Be good to yourself.
YOu ask and you shall receive! It wasn't much, but it will get you a bit closer. BTW I am finding your blog quite delightful (I am a new follower), and I wish you well on your volunteer trip!!
Papua New Guinea? That place is lawless, watch yourself out there.
I hope they really look after you.
On a different note - your blog is fantastic, I always enjoy reading it. I am so glad you are getting the appreciation you deserve!
This is something I've always wanted to do. And I just donated, since I'm glad you have the opportunity to do something so amazing.
Isn't it kind of wrong to ask your readers for money? If you want to go on this trip you should of earned it yourself. Your going to concerts and movies all the time. You should use that money for your trip instead of asking other people to pay for it.
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