This is an amazing group of women.
Our 620 CKRM presents "Saskatchewan's Got Talent" raised a total of 12,248.00 dollars for Forever Friends of Hope. We sold 199 tickets. We had six amazing levelled sponsors, and lots of silent auction and table sponsors. The night was a great success!
We had one woman, over a year ago, that was at a level of desperation that was outside of what we had seen before. To get her back on her feet and keep her there until she was returned to work took 12,000 dollars. That money may go to one person who needs it desperately or 12 people that just need a little help.
This season, as the holidays approach, know that a lot of people are struggling. In one way or another, we all struggle. Some struggle more during the holidays. Some find solace in it. Wherever you are in your life, wherever you want to be, remember that this life we have is a blessing and a gift. Use your life, the rest of your days to leave your world a better place. I don't mean give all your money to charity and live as a pauper. I mean don't yell at waiters or your kids, don't take your spouse for granted, tell them you love them or better yet, show them. Look in the mirror and accept and love the person you see. Sometimes we need to be kind to ourselves first.
We can't quit our jobs and live each day on the beach making each moment count like all the motivational posters lead us to believe. We have to keep the lights on, shoes on the kids, and food on the table. We can do those things with an open air of kindness, to ourselves and others. I think it is a feeling, a thought, a real gut level emotion, not a specific act. Random acts of kindness should not be rare. They should be a way of life. I try to make them mine. I don't always succeed but I try.
Thank you all for reading!
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