Less is More

BY JULIANA JOHARI

An amount donate, is never too small. (http://ccis.sg/my-christmas-wish/)

Who does not love presents? All of us do, especially on Christmas. But how about those who are not as fortunate? Have we ever spared a thought for other children who are not as fortunate?

Take a minute to ponder, on how you could give back to the society and reaching out to them?

Giving back to the society can come in many forms. Some people show it by physically involved in voluntary acts while for some, they just dial the numbers of the organizations.

True, not everyone is born on a silver spoon. Then again, an amount donated is never too small because any amount donated makes a difference.  I have always believed that when you donate an amount, you donate what you can afford. At the end of the day, it is the thought that counts.

This year Christmas, Celebrate Christmas in Singapore (CCIS) aims to fulfill Christmas wishes of 1000 primary school needy children in Singapore. These children will receive a budget of $50 to choose a present of their choice this Christmas. The children are free to choose and buy their school necessities such as school textbooks, uniforms, stationeries, bag and shoes.

Celebrate Christmas in Singapore is a yearly event held at Orchard Road that is planned by the Christians community in Singapore. Its aim is to show people the genuine meaning of Christmas. It is built on three pillars – Touching Lives, Sharing the Moment and Blessing the Community.  Through these pillars, Celebrate Christmas in Singapore hopes to spread the unconditional love, inspired people to everyone in Singapore regardless their race or religion.

For every donation you make, you actually fulfill one’s child wish.  The amount might seem huge for some us because it is almost equivalent to our school pocket money every week.

No, I am not going to ask you not to eat over one week just so you can fulfill one’s child wish.  But if you do, I applaud you for that. But, just imagine that amount of $50, you spread it over four weeks? Let us do some calculations here.  $50, you spread it over four weeks, per week you can get $12.50.  Easy right?  If you can save up for the shoe you have been eyeing for, I bet you can do the same to put a smile on the children’s face. Plus, it is for a good cause.

Feeling sympathetic for someone is a natural feeling. But how many of us can actually turn that feeling into an action? Are you one of them? If yes, click on the donation amount you intend to donate at http://ccis.sg/my-christmas-wish/. Remember, it’s the thought that counts.