Paying the kindness forward

[MsVelvet]

I have been fortunate to have had some amazing mumsnetters help me out when i really needed it and a massive thankyou for that. I have volunteered to work 2 nights over Christmas to help Crisis homelessness charity in a women's centre to help others that really need it.

If any of you would like to, i would really appreciate a sponsor where any money raised helps to make someone's Christmas a little more bearable.

Hope this does not offend, no pressure, only if you would like to :)

uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PricklyVelvet

[Shaky]

Well done.

I have donated to this rather than shoebox appeal. I was reading the OCC thread and thought that I would much rather help a women's centre charity instead. I have sent a donation.

[MsVelvet]

Thankyou very much, it is greatly appreciated :)

[Shaky]

You are welcome.

[CrazyCatLady13]

It's a lovely idea to pay it forward.

I don't send Christmas cards or birthday cards any more as they just get thrown away - the money that I would have spent on them now goes to charity (I choose a different one each year)

[MsVelvet]

Just want to do something good for others that need it and try and help raise a little extra along the way if you know what i mean, every little helps so much

[IWishIWasSheRa]

Lovely idea, how are things with you?

[MsVelvet]

Things are going really well :) I am finally in on my 1st of 2 placements of my final year of uni, not started theory yet though but feeling quite positive and getting on with it, still feeling the warmth from people's generosity and care :)

[reallysayingsomething]

Wonderful thing to do. Good luck and Happy christmasx

[MsVelvet]

Thankyou soo much, i have got 3 new sponsors out of the blue this evening, made me all warm and fuzzy and happy. Merry Christmas to you too xx

[giraffesCantFlyLikeReindeer]

That is good of you :)

I usually do a voluntary childline shift on Christmas day.