Hi all! Hope those of you who are local are enjoying this heat wave! Never thought that 20 degrees could feel so good! Now if only the 10 foot snow drifts on either side of my driveway would melt away...
With many of us making resolutions to eat better, exercise more, etc, why not make the New Year's resolution to BE more involved? We've all heard the saying "It's better to give, than to receive". This saying really is true; giving really does make you happier. There have been numerous studies done to find out why exactly the act of giving leads to happiness. The surprising conclusion is that these charitable acts actually affect our brain chemistry! There is a term called the 'Helper's High', which refers to the warm and fuzzy feeling people experience upon giving. This euphoric feeling comes as a result of endorphins being released into the body; these endorphins give us increased energy and lower our stress levels. Lowering your stress levels means better overall happiness. So, this 'Helper's High' can actually make a positive impact on your overall health! Bottom line, charity is not only good for others, but it's good for you, too! So, why not make a New Year's resolution to BE happy, BE charitable, and BE more involved? It'll be good for your health!
Here are just a few of the countless ways to BE involved in our community within the next few weeks! If you have anything you want to add to this list, please leave a comment below!
Today is the LAST day to make a donation to support Carrie Webber's participation in the PF Chang's Rock and Roll Marathon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team in Training. She is running in honor of Zac Duncalf, a 4th grader from Urbandale. Her efforts, and all the others involved with Team in Training, are helping to find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma; a cause near and dear to our hearts. Help support her at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ia/pfchangs10/cwebber
Remember, giving doesn't always have to involve money! This Saturday, January 16th from 10am-2pm there is a great (FREE!) event to help feed the hungry. RDG Dahlquist Art Studio is collaborating with the DMARC emergency food pantry to provide handmade bowls for the 4th Annual Soup Supper. Bring a friend – build a bowl – feed a family…316 SW 5th Street in Des Moines, hope to see you there!
On Sunday, January 24th beginning at 2pm, there is a benefit concert at Miss Kitty's in Clive to raise money for 9-yr old Katanya Yingyoth. Katanya was born deaf and, in order to hear, requires an expensive implant. We invite you to join in the celebration of music, friends, and the chance to make an enormous difference in a little girl's life. Let's help Katanya hear the music!
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