Lauren Bush, who I totally have a crush on, stepped up in a big way(or should I say bag way). She was a model and also a spokeswomen for the U.N.'s World Food Programme. What she couldn't stand about the World Food Programme was seeing all the hungry students. Especially when it could cost, on average, $25-$50 to feed a student...for an entire school year!!!
In 2004, at the age of 20, she had the idea that she could sell fashionable, re-usable bags(which were starting to become quite popular at the time) to help these students. For every 1 bag sold, 1 student would be able to eat food for an entire school year. It took her a little while, but by 2007, she had launched FEED Projects. They now have sold more than 500,000 bags and provided enough money to feed 60 million school lunches around the world.
Why I am telling you this story is because you do not have to be a successful entrepreneur, multi-millionaire, or the next Albert Einstein to do make a change. To make a difference, you just need to send out some love. Lauren Bush sent food to the hungry. Blake Mycoskie(Founder of TOMS) sent shoes to those who have never had shoes before. I send water to those who thirst.
Spread your ideas. Give your ideas to the world. Make a difference. Stand out. Be a part of something that really matters. Use your one and only life to leave a legacy.
Yesterday is the perfect time to start. But since you might have missed that, today is the next best thing.
If you want to learn more about Lauren Bush, check out feedprojects.com
If you want to learn more about Blake Mycoskie, check out toms.com
If you want to learn more about me...just ask, or check out dancelikezach.com
Great models ... I like that you're doing this with Sending Joy (through cards & gifts) while you're giving clean water filters!
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