Lydia Lee | 11 | Secretary
For the month of October, one of our possible service projects included the mobile app, Shave the Day! At its core, Shave The Day resembles the most familiar apps of our childhood such as Subway Surfers, Temple Run, and other action based apps. In the app, you can jump over people in order to shave their hair and earn coins. You can also earn coins by running through them. You need to jump over obstacles such as razors or you’ll lose one of your three lives. The game ends once all 3 lives are lost, and the coins are totaled. The coins add up to real money that the player can track over time. Eventually, a maximum of $100 will be reached and the coins you earn will no longer be donated to charity. Although the game is lacking in terms of mechanics, it’s still a fun game to pass the time with. Being able to earn money for charity is an added benefit. Mobile apps such as Shave the Day, Rice Race, and Charity Miles show how easy it is to make a positive difference. Just by spending a couple of hours on an app, you can earn tens of dollars towards charities of choice. Quarantine has affected everyone in many ways, more negative than positive. However, we must acknowledge the fact that it’s allowed us to venture into new opportunities for service projects. These projects seem trivial but can create a massive impact with the number of volunteers that participate. Overall, it's amazing how we can still serve other people and the community despite having to stay and home and socially distant from other people.
SHAVE THE DAY
