Last night I took part in a fundraiser event at our local middle school. Initially when you are asked to entertain for free at such events, you get a little upset that you are not being paid. You know you are worth it and you are hesitant to take the gig. Let me share last night's story.
The family in need was a single mother who had two disabled children with one in a wheel chair and the other with severe autism. They had just received great news that Habitat for Humanity was building them a home, but without a wheel chair lift many things would cause a burden on the mother to move her daughter around the new home. The physical burden was going to be overbearing because of the size of the child.
Our community put together a spaghetti dinner, raffle baskets, and a one hour long magic show which 3 of us local magicians took park in. We each did a 20 minute act.
Our goal was to earn $3900.00 for the family. I am still speechless as I wake up this morning knowing that our community raised over $8000.00 for this family. Not only will they be able to now afford the wheel chair lift to be installed but will now have money left over for other necessities like a washer and dryer and much much more.
I am still smiling and filled with joy knowing that I did not receive a penny, but seeing the smiles on those young kids and the mom last night seriously could bring tears to a grown man's eyes. It was priceless.
I guess what I am trying to say is. When an opportunity comes along like this...please, please, please do not dismiss it and tell them NO.
The inner feeling you will get is far more than what a check could do.
The family in need was a single mother who had two disabled children with one in a wheel chair and the other with severe autism. They had just received great news that Habitat for Humanity was building them a home, but without a wheel chair lift many things would cause a burden on the mother to move her daughter around the new home. The physical burden was going to be overbearing because of the size of the child.
Our community put together a spaghetti dinner, raffle baskets, and a one hour long magic show which 3 of us local magicians took park in. We each did a 20 minute act.
Our goal was to earn $3900.00 for the family. I am still speechless as I wake up this morning knowing that our community raised over $8000.00 for this family. Not only will they be able to now afford the wheel chair lift to be installed but will now have money left over for other necessities like a washer and dryer and much much more.
I am still smiling and filled with joy knowing that I did not receive a penny, but seeing the smiles on those young kids and the mom last night seriously could bring tears to a grown man's eyes. It was priceless.
I guess what I am trying to say is. When an opportunity comes along like this...please, please, please do not dismiss it and tell them NO.
The inner feeling you will get is far more than what a check could do.