While Stampin' Up is a pretty large and successful company, there is still a very caring and familial feel to how they operate. For a long time, they have donated time, money, and of course cards, to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, they are kicking the concept up a notch and encouraging
all demonstrators to apply the concept of the motto "Be The Difference" to our businesses. This could mean making cards for people in need, donating time or money, or just sharing the happiness that stamping brings us with others.
So...as you might know, my "real" job is working as a zookeeper. I absolutely
love being able to work with animals and educate people about the importance of conservation. One of the causes that is close to my heart is the current rhino poaching crisis that is happening in Africa and Asia. Rhino horn is incorrectly portrayed as medicinal in many Asian countries and it sells for a higher price than gold on the black market. Over 600 rhinos were killed in South Africa alone this year and that has
skyrocketed from only 13 killed in 2007. We only have 5 species left throughout the world and it is entirely possible that one or more could become extinct in our lifetime. Not our great-great grandchildren, OURS.
Sunday, September 22, is World Rhino Day. I'm taking this opportunity to announce that my resolution to "Be The Difference" is to donate 10% of my sales to the
International Rhino Foundation. This is an organization that is making a tangible and important difference in the fight to save these animals, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support them through my Stampin' Up business.
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