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few nights ago, a boy scout came by my door selling popcorn. It was his third trip by my house in almost as many nights. Short on cash and already having made contributions to numerous other fundraising efThe forts, I thought about politely turning him down once again. But for whatever reason, his determination seemed to get the better of me. Since I am not particularly a fan of canned popcorn, I simply made a $10 cash donation to the cause. It could be that I’m just a patsy that will throw money at any cause, but I like to think of it more of a “put myself in their shoes� situation. I remember what it was like going door-to-door, or hitting up family members, or even going into work with mom or dad to try and
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wriggle a few bucks out of already tight, or sometimes empty, pockets. Whenever something like this presents itself to me, I always feel it is my duty, if possible, to support whoever it might be in whatever activCloser ity it is they’ve deemed worthwhile to go up to strangers and asked them for their hard-earned dollars. I’m not a big fan of paying $18 for frozen cookie dough that turns out virtually tasteless, but my niece’s volleyball team was forced to do its own fundraising in order to have the same opportunities as other programs — so I made do. We don’t do these things because we’re expecting a great deal for our money. We should do it simply for the
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support of some activity kids have found they like to do — or at least want to try. When a girl scout comes to your door or office selling “Thin Mints,� you shouldn’t be thinking about the $14 you’re going to fork over for four boxes that will be gone in one afternoon, right? You’re supposed to be thinking about the cause you’re supporting. The change now is more and more athletic teams and booster clubs have gone to this approach as well. Students participating in sports has become a strain on so many district budgets that fundraisers are no longer saved for field trips to the local zoo or the yearbook. Whatever the reason is, though, keep in mind a kid’s participation in their chosen activity is the ultimate goal — and your dollar might help see them through. Loosen up the purse strings, or open your wallet and mind.
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