I know it's March now, but nothing "presented itself" as a charity last month. I keep a Big Book of Excuses, so here's one I've turned up at random:
February's a short month, so I didn't have enough time to think of a charity.
But that doesn't mean to say that I miss February out. I remember last summer I got seriously behind with charities and made three donations in the one month to catch up! So today the sun was shining in Hereford, one client had postponed a lesson and suddenly I had the afternoon free to drift into town. The place was staked out by young people wearing Concern Universal bibs and sure enough one of them sidled over to me in that engaging way they cultivate as part of the training. Lucy had run a half marathon yesterday for Concern Universal, which shows real dedication. And she bounced around telling me about Malawi and Brazil and community self-help etc. etc....you can read more in the link above. I never let them get to the standing order bit - so I launched into my tale of my monthly quest for a charity and how I'd failed to find one for February....but hers was going to be it!
And so it shall be. I gave her my business card and said that I would be writing this blog, so - if you're reading it Lucy - HELLO!
I'd gone no more than 50 yards across Hereford High Town and another young lady blocked my path. (I know, it's always happening to me!) So I explained to her that I'd already promised to donate, and she said I could do that at the office round the corner. So the UK branch of Concern Universal is in Hereford! And now I know where, I realise that I walk past it most days!!
So I gave Dani my business card too, and if she's reading this blog....HELLO!
Colin
