I am happy to announce that Wyatt has given his donation to The Open Arms Home for Children, in the sum of twenty of his hard-earned, nine-year-old boy dollars!
Within minutes, we matched his donation and so did his grandparents, which automatically increases his original contribution to $80! I know that it may not seem like a lot, but just as $20 was a lot to a 3rd grader, any amount we can generate for the incredible work that is being done by this organization in South Africa, will make a large difference in the lives of the children whom they serve.
I have tried, but not been able to set up a way of tracking the donations given solely via Wyatt's blog, but in the end, I don't think the monetary number is what really matters in terms of the outcome. What matters is that Wyatt inspired others to give, whatever they can, to a cause that is near and dear to all of our hearts: the future of children.
And that is the only outcome that matters to him.
So, if you are still so inclined, please click here to donate. This link will bring you directly to the donation page of the Open Arms Home for Children in South Africa.
If you could comment, just to say that you donated (you don't have to disclose the amount unless you want to, we understand that some things are private) that would be wonderful. I may also be reached by email at blankenship.carrie{at}yahoo.com if you'd like to let me know that way. Or, if you want to comment just to tell Wyatt to "keep up the good work," he would really appreciate that too!
And thank you, thank each and every one of you who has visited and left support in the past few weeks for Wyatt. Hopefully this is just the beginning of many, many good things to come, for all of us.
We will keep the link active until the end of the month, hopefully giving everyone time to donate. If more time is needed, we'd be more than happy to extend the deadline.
March 1, I will post an estimate of the donations generated so that we can all see just how much of a difference we made, together. Thank you, again, for all your support.
6 comments:
Wyatt, you little rockstar, you. I'll email your mom w/ the total i am giving on your fundraiser's behalf.
Wyatt, I am so proud of you. I will send you an email to let you know how much Uncle Kenny and I donated. Keep up the good work! Auntie Tracy
Congratulations Wyatt for doing all this - you are a great kid and I know you are going to make a difference. Good luck! Kellan
Hi Wyatt,
You are doing a very important thing - you will make a difference to children in Africa who don't have the wonderful family and good things that you take for granted. I am glad to put some money in the pot!
Just sent a donation!!! SO PROUD of your hard work!
Hi, Wyatt,
This is fantastic - you are starting early on a very rewarding path. I'm so glad that Alice at The Magpie Files let us know about your project. I've made a donation. Thank you!
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