What if you knew that your donation of only $10.00 had the power to totally transform a child’s life? Would you consider that a good return on your investment? Now in its fourth year, Passports with Purpose, is an annual fundraiser hosted by the travel bloggers’ community to spark positive change in the world through travel. This year’s fundraiser supports Room to Read, with the goal of $80,000. to build two libraries in Zambia. Last year’s event brought in nearly $65,000. to build 25 homes in a small village in South India. And in 2009, travel bloggers raised funds of almost $30,000. to build a rural school in Cambodia.
Think back to how your own life has been changed forever because of books. Maybe a teacher introduced you to a favorite author. Perhaps a librarian kindled your imagination with a book carefully selected just for you. Reading offers the thrill of escapes and adventures, magic and mysteries, even problem-solving strategies – opening up a wide world of possibilities you might never have discovered otherwise.
Your gift of $10.00 between now and December 16th can have precisely that impact. Donations go directly to the fundraiser minus a small charge for using PayPal. As if that weren’t enough, how about this? For each $10.00 donation, you have the chance to win prizes donated by event sponsors! Prizes include clothing, electronics (Kindle Fire, anyone? Or maybe you prefer a Nook tablet?), gift certificates, hotel stays, tours and travel gear. See for yourself. Please consider making a difference this holiday season through your donation to Passports with Purpose. Just one click will take you to the site. Thank you!! How has your life been influenced by the books you read as a child, Wanderboomers? What were your favorites?
What a great cause. My life would be empty without books. Colorless. Will check out their site. Thanks for letting us know!
Thanks, Monica! Children + reading books is a winning combination for me . . .
Nancy, thanks for sharing this. I re-posted it on my Facebook page. I can’t even imagine life without books!
You’re so welcome, Becky! I agree – it’s so hard to imagine life without books, especially when I remember the hours I spent reading as a child . . . Thanks for re-posting this on your Facebook page, Becky ~
I don’t know what I would have done without books. I discovered
books via the book mobile so long ago and to this day I am still
grateful. The book that scared me straight when I was a teen,
was, “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Wonderful cause.
Thanks so much for your comments, Brenda. I know the book title you mention, of course, but haven’t read it. Now I’m afraid to!
I think its great of you to do this! Im going to post it on my facebook!
Thanks so much, Samantha! I really appreciate your support ~
I forgot to come back here and tell you that I made a donation and mentioned your post (with the link) on my blog post Friday. It seemed apropos since half of my own Christmas wish list is books.
Wonderful, Julie! Many thanks for your support!