wish of a lifetime - helping others

"Dear Faustina,
I’m so grateful for your generous contribution of 4,000 [AARP Reward] points. It’s friends like you who make it possible for AARP Foundation to create and advance effective solutions that aim to help older adults secure the essentials they need to thrive.
Thank you for choosing to use your AARP Rewards points to help those in need. We truly value your support.
Warm Regards,
Claire Casey
President, AARP Foundation"

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That was waiting in my inbox this morning.

I'd checked the AARP website for items that I'd like to use Reward points on and there it was, having not yet been snapped up by another.

That was good.

I keep getting requests in the mail from the AARP Foundation to donate money to one cause or another, but money is not what I have.

I do have time to play brain-teasing games to earn Reward points...

and time to view informative videos to earn Reward points...

and also time to answer quizzes to earn Reward points...

so I have Reward points...

and I am thrilled to be able to use them to help others!

Thanks, AARP, for giving me that option!

still counts as a bday68 gift to me...

I've been a bit busy, so this annual part of my birthday ritual was delayed.

Today, Kiva sent me an email that I still had money available to lend.

No time like the present to gift someone with support!

I chose Rasha, an educator in Israel who is helping her students fight those who bully others.

Here's the message I sent to the other Nerdfighters on my team.

 

As I told them, I once had my office as a Safe Space for any and all who needed a listening ear and an open mind.

That was during my time as a full-time assistant professor in the Chemistry Department at Armstrong Atlantic State University, and beyond when I was back to adjunct status, before the merger deleted my position entirely.

I've been retired since May of 2018, but I still recall how grateful students were to have a safe, non-bullying, environment that welcomed and supported them so they could concentrate on their studies.

Rasha has requested a rather large loan, which is why I sent the message to the other nerds like me.

I also posted a message on her loan page.

"As a retired professor whose office once provided safe haven to all students, I know the importance of this work. Wishing her much more success!"

I'm glad that she has the support of several schools who recognize the importance of her work.

She has a month to raise the funds she needs to expand her program.

Anyone can help, using this link.

Thanks!