{"id":5743,"date":"2017-10-25T03:41:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T08:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\/?p=5754"},"modified":"2021-04-30T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T17:19:02","slug":"you-can-make-a-difference-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spreading-sunshine.org\/blog\/you-can-make-a-difference-2\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Make A Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#cmsms_row_5a2f1f696ef55 .cmsms_row_outer_parent {<br \/>\n\tpadding-top: 0px;<br \/>\n} <\/p>\n<p>#cmsms_row_5a2f1f696ef55 .cmsms_row_outer_parent {<br \/>\n\tpadding-bottom: 50px;<br \/>\n} <\/p>\n<p>#cmsms_button_5a2f1f696f0fd {<br \/>\n\ttext-align:center;<br \/>\n} <\/p>\n<p>#cmsms_button_5a2f1f696f0fd .cmsms_button:before {<br \/>\n\tmargin-right:.5em;<br \/>\n\tmargin-left:0;<br \/>\n\tvertical-align:baseline;<br \/>\n} <\/p>\n<p>#cmsms_button_5a2f1f696f0fd .cmsms_button {<br \/>\n\tfont-weight:normal;<br \/>\n\tfont-style:normal;<br \/>\n\tborder-style:solid;<br \/>\n\tbackground-color:#d43c18;<br \/>\n\tcolor:#000000;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n#cmsms_button_5a2f1f696f0fd .cmsms_button:hover {<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"cmsms_row_5a2f1f696e709\" class=\"cmsms_row cmsms_color_scheme_default\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsms_text\">\n<p>written by Abigail Sacran, Founder, Spreading Sunshine<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be asking yourself, \u201cWhy should I join the 5Box Challenge\u201d? Here is a basic truth: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t heard of the 5Box Challenge, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\/whats-the-5box-challenge\/\">What\u2019s the 5Box Challenge?.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time you might be telling yourself, \u201cI don\u2019t have any extra money.\u201d But the truth is the generosity of one individual, when combined with others, makes a difference. That\u2019s where the 5Box Challenge comes in. You can work together with your friends and family to make a huge difference. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My perspective on charities has changed since we began Spreading Sunshine. Now I rarely pass a fundraising organization without donating. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I donate a lot of money? No. But some loose change, a few dollar bills can make a big difference. Before David was born, I lived in a bubble. I knew very few families affected by illness or disability. My life is different now; illness and disability are an everyday part of it. Not only does my son have Down syndrome and various health issues, but I serve an organization that focuses on ministering to families who are impacted by illness and disability. I see it all the time. My life experiences give me a strong desire to love and serve these families. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5Box Challenge gives YOU an easy way TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. With the help of friends and family, you can sponsor 5 Sunshine Boxes. These boxes will be shipped to children and families who are facing serious medical challenges. They will encourage, bring joy, and give hope. What\u2019s stopping you? Go ahead, get involved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We need your help to reach our goal to raise funds to send 500 Sunshine Boxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\/5box-challenge-promo#\">You can make a difference!\u00a0 CLICK TO JOIN THE 5BOX CHALLENGE .<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\/5box-challenge-promo#\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\/can-make-difference\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">You Can Make A Difference<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spreading-sunshine.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spreading Sunshine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>written by Abigail Sacran, Founder, Spreading Sunshine You might be asking yourself, \u201cWhy should I join the 5Box Challenge\u201d? Here is a basic truth: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 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