23/12/2023
It takes people, not money to make something happen.
One person has an idea, that spreads to another, they arrange something, that gets more people invested and before you know it, you've done something for no other reason than wanting to help.
This year, one of my favourite musical artists got together with The Golden Lion in Todmorden where they're having Xmas dinner for 300 people who otherwise would have really struggled this year. Artist donated 500 records and they were auctioned off to raise money. They raised over £3000.
I bid for a box (I love vinyl records, adore them and don't get me started, I could go on for hours) and thought bu**er this, we can do the vegatables.
This morning we arrived at St James Market and met Mark, the manager who put my on touch with Gary who we got the veg from. He very very very kindly donated another load and by the time we'd finished, I reckon we had 200/300 kg of fresh veg. Enough I think to feed 400+ people.
This food will be used for Xmas dinner, given to various different food banks and hopefully just take a little bit of pressure off people this Xmas.
We've been humbled by the support people have given us but most importantly, it's not us who should be praised, it's the entire chain of people to wanting to do something this year.
So Neil, Gig, Mark, Gary and Shakeel along with countless others that have helped other people, you're all just the most amazing people.
Where does Shakeel fit in.... Well, he collects the unsold food from the market and delivers it across the local area every week. Mark does the same for his Church, every week and Gary, well, he's just amazing
What a wonderful way to learn about the beauty that goes on everyday without us knowing.
True heroes don't wear capes..
What a great morning.
If you can, find a chain of people, get involved and do something just to do it. You'll love it.
Merry Christmas
