Sunday I had the honor of emceeing the Joslin Diabetes Center High Hopes annual fundraiser, CityFeast held in the North End.
Fundraisers exist for many reasons. When we help others to live their best lives, we are living at our best. Charitable giving is one of many ways to find happiness. Incorporating compassion for others is a sure way to guide us towards feeling connected and loved. There have been many studies done that show the benefits of giving. It has been proven that giving reduces stress, makes you healthier and maybe even live a longer life. People who get a “helpers high” are 43% happier, more energetic and stronger.So if you are looking to get through the challenges of life and want to feel loved, more secure and happier, why not start by giving in little ways?
How One Young Boy Is Making a Difference
Prior to the CityFeast Event, I had my radio show “Talk With Francesca” on WWZN REVOLUTION BOSTON where I interviewed Isy Mekler, a young boy just 13 years old that is making a difference in the lives of children that are not as fortunate as he is with the Reach Out and Read Giving Tree Program. Here again is a glowing example of how helping makes all the difference in our attitude. Isy wants to not only make a difference but to change children’s lives that don’t have the same opportunities as he has. He has put his focus on a charitable project that will raise money so that all children will be able to learn to read and learn as he has. And he is becoming quite successful at it. For more information I hope you will visit Isy’s blog. Isn’t it wonderful the way children can remind us of what really matter? Visit www.isy-givingtreeproject.blogspot.com
This image is called “Full Bloom” by Mike Stilkey who has participated in Isy’s project.
