Turnaround Toys
Every once in awhile people will do something that is surprisingly thoughtful. In a day and age when things are usually of the me-first variety, genuine compassion for our fellow man is certainly lacking.
My sister-in-law, Lynn, who is usually devoid of big ideas - and who is quite used to my teasing, by the way - has initiated a program where she accepts toys that have outgrown their usefulness in their current homes and turns them around to less fortunate children who might never have a chance at getting something nice.
It's a grand idea and one that deserves praise because she has worked hard to get the job done.
It is easy to be dismissive about those that are less fortunate - I can hear people crying all over this great nation that there are no free lunches and that we should be responsible for our own.
In short, I agree with that sentiment, but on a much grander scale there are families out there who can't get the job done and can't get their children the toys that are advertised ad nauseum on television.
My children have been blessed with parents who like to see them happy - most children fall into the same category - Lynn's big idea helps those who find it difficult to bring a smile to their children's faces. (Catch the video of Turnaround Toys on WGRZ-TV's website).
And that's an idea I can't even tease her about. Good job!
Now please do something with your hair before the next party.
My sister-in-law, Lynn, who is usually devoid of big ideas - and who is quite used to my teasing, by the way - has initiated a program where she accepts toys that have outgrown their usefulness in their current homes and turns them around to less fortunate children who might never have a chance at getting something nice.
It's a grand idea and one that deserves praise because she has worked hard to get the job done.
It is easy to be dismissive about those that are less fortunate - I can hear people crying all over this great nation that there are no free lunches and that we should be responsible for our own.
In short, I agree with that sentiment, but on a much grander scale there are families out there who can't get the job done and can't get their children the toys that are advertised ad nauseum on television.
My children have been blessed with parents who like to see them happy - most children fall into the same category - Lynn's big idea helps those who find it difficult to bring a smile to their children's faces. (Catch the video of Turnaround Toys on WGRZ-TV's website).
And that's an idea I can't even tease her about. Good job!
Now please do something with your hair before the next party.
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