Hellooooooooo
I wanted to ask you guys what you think about charity and giving money (and time) into doing something that will help someone else. Someone you may not have even met and never will.

Lately, for whatever reason I've been getting into charity a lot more than I usually would have, (I'm not going to say "a lot" because compared to some people I do very very very very little) and I noticed that some people really don't give a shit about anything that happens outside their own little world. For example, I was suggesting to a customer at work if they wanted to donate or buy a wristband in support of World Hunger which my workplace is currently supporting and a couple of people just responded with "can I have my change?" and went on.

One man actually went on to say to one of my friends that,
"it's all very well for you guys, you get all the money anyway!"
To me, this is disturbing. If someone refuses to donate because they are under the impression that their money is not going to the designated cause, there are people who are missing out on support - even if it's just a couple of dollars.
Another man refused to give for the benefit of people overseas, excusing himself by saying,
"we've gotta fix up our own country first,"
I really can't help being bitter about this second comment, because as I look at it, by saying that, he's excusing himself (in his own head) for being a complete tightass; I can't see him going to st Vincent de Pauls and donating his whole wardrobe anyway.

I want to know if any of you think like this (and I know that if you do you're hardly going to comment, thinking I'm going to tear you down), but be courageous and let me know your reasons. Do you not have enough money? Do you think it's all a conspiracy to get your money? Are you like the man above and want to see a change in your on country before you focus on others? If so, what are you doing to improve the living conditions of people less fortunate in your own area.
I know this is a debatable subject for some people, and I'll try to be open and understanding to your own points of view. But I'm curious, so let me know


So, there's a particular cause that I've been trying to get behind and support, it's called the ChartJacker's project, if you've not heard of them, watch this video from their YouTube channel;
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A couple of guys off YouTube have created a song using resources purely form the internet. I mean, they've constructed this song through people's contributions (vocals, lyrics, riffs) "donated" to them.
The song is out now on iTunes and the purpose is to get it to number 1 on the UK charts, with all proceeds going to Children in Need.
Here's the song (please buy!)
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I'm asking you guys to buy the song and support these guys who've put SO much of their time and effort into creating this song for Children in Need.
If you're in the UK, you can do even more. By buying this song, you can contribute to the charts and your money will still go to charity. If you're not in the UK, but you know someone who is, please ask them to buy the song, or buy it yourself.
The reason I'm doing this, is because I know there are so many kids who could gain a brighter future through our donations, even if I can't immediately see the effect of my donation in my own country. Having worked a lot with children in the past 3 or so years, I know how much this could help those of them who are disadvantaged.
As well as the cause, I'm doing this to support those people who are doing the hard work for us! These guys didn't have to create a song for charity, but they did spend their time doing this for other people's benefits.
I'm asking that you do the easiest thing you possibly can and just clink on the link and buy the song, it's so easy and it'll well be worth your time. =]

So I hope you stuck around to the end of this journal, thanks so much for reading.
I know this isn't a popular topic for some, but it's something that is growing closer to my heart.

So please, if you do nothing else, give me your opinions on charity. Are you supporting any particular charity? Do you wish you did more to help? Do you think it's just plain stupid?

thanks guys =]