Through the holidays, Ten Dollar Tuesday is devoted to spotlighting a worthy charity. What does this have to do with shopping for things bargains that cost less than $10, you ask? Everything – the idea is making the most of our money.
If 10 readers of The Shopping Mama give $10, that’s a $100 donation. That more of you that give, the more impact we can have. $10 can add up quickly and be incredibly meaningful to charities and the families they benefit.
Hero Hugs
Not surprisingly, charities that support deployed troops and/or their families are at the forefront of my mind this holiday season. But, Hero Hugs is one of the coolest charities you will ever hear about – military or no. Why? Because Hero Hugs, an organization that sends care packages to deployed troops, was started by Bailey Reese when she was just seven-years-old!
I first learned of Bailey and her charity a couple weeks before my husband deployed when she was selling car magnets outside the BX on our base in Florida to raise money for Hero Hugs. Fighting back tears, I bought a few magnets and proudly handed over my money knowing I was supporting a worthwhile cause and a motivated and selfless girl.
To date, Bailey and her team of other kids – literally! – has mailed more than 51,000 care packages!
Donate! You can help send care packages to deployed troops by making a $10 (or more) donation to Hero Hugs. You can also keep up to date on the latest projects by liking Hero Hugs on Facebook.
Emilie
November 23, 2010What an awesome cause and even cooler that it was created by a child!
Chris
April 16, 2012Check herohugs.org for big news- Hero Hugs work has been recognized by the 2012 London Olymics. Bailey has been chosen to be one of a handful of Americans to carry the Olympic Torch prior to the London games this summer!!!!!!