Fundraiser At My Door

--by DANCE, posted Aug 27, 2022

There are times when people come to the door for charities and promote organisations that are trying to raise funds for their causes. I admit it can become a little frustrating if I'm working from home and get interrupted or when they come in the evening when we are having dinner or already are relaxing after a long day of work.
But I imagine those who actually do it don't make the decision to go out walking and knocking on doors in 40 degrees C, as was the case the other day! I asked the lovely young lady who came, she said it's her job and they have to do it if told. I told her I couldn't help this week and was busy but I offered to refill the bottle of water I saw she had in her hand. She was so grateful! I run into the kitchen and took water from the fridge. I was suffering the heat seating at my desk, working but comfortable and with a small fan. I can't imagine what she was feeling under the sun in such temperatures!

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Posted by DANCE
Aug 27, 2022
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mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for refreshing her water bottle! Each drop is so precious 💧

Rajni wrote: Here, a kind teacher is observing others like doctors do. Water bottle you filled will work as medicine for the lady to cooldown in scratching heat. You did a wonderful job.

Mish wrote: They work in all kinds of weather…not easy, for sure. Your kindness was so needed. Bless.🙏

pluto178 wrote: I never support charities that knock at the door as it means they will continue to do so they will also sell my data …..probably marked mug…… so other charities know I am likely to pay at the door………so no way for me…….but I choose a few that I support and don’t move from that as you can only do so much and make a difference. Elderly neighbours are often bullied by these people and it should not be allowed. Put a sign on your door to say no to callers. Gee I am sounding like a tough nut today but its just the way its falling. I remember getting my husband to get rid of one man at my 90 year old neighbours and he said who are you to tell me to go she doesn’t have any relatives……….obviously he asked her and she told him….thats just the way it is when you like a chat at 90 so extreme caution is required and if we all say no……they will stop knocking. X

DotMatrix wrote: Very cool (literally and metaphorically) of you. ♥.

janfour wrote: i did this kind of work in college raising money for helping victims of violence. i found the people in the neighborhoods who had very little always gave a small something - even just a kindness. it was very appreciated.

ado wrote: Thinking of something as fundamental as water is very kind and considerate. Thank you for doing it.

unknown wrote: That's very kind of you. Your act of kindness reminded me of the quiet courier man that has delivered products for the last whole year. I asked him to wait, dug my incense stick box out and handed out to him. He smiled big. Thank you for being very thoughtful. It's not easy for sure but you chose to be kind. It's always nice to see how far we can go 😊

SissyLee wrote: I canvassed for Greenpeace for 6 years. Those acts of kindness were so appreciated. It is a tough job.

kmbhai wrote: You are so cool..

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