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HOLIDAYS
How to give back during the holiday season
Over the holiday season, it’s
natural to look for ways to give
back to those in need, whether
in your own community or beyond.
With everyone’s schedules being full
to the brim over the season, and with so
many other demands on your energy
and your funds, it’s sometimes hard to
know the best method to donate.
Fortunately, there are many ways
that you can make a big diff erence
in the lives of others, even while going
about your holiday errands and
outings.
Here are just a few ideas to make a
meaningful contribution and show
your holiday spirit.
PARTICIPATE IN A TOY
DRIVE
Always top of mind this season are
the needs of children whose families
may not have many resources.
Organizations large and small
throughout the country run toy drives
over the holidays, so it’s easy to share
the magic of the season with children
in your community.
Simply pick up an extra couple of
toys while you’re doing your own
shopping, then fi nd a drop-off location
near you. Most charities require that
donated toys be new and unwrapped.
GIVE YOUR AIRLINE MILES
While you’re arranging your holiday
travel, check to see if you’ve accumulated
extra airline miles.
Most airlines allow donation of miles
for a wide variety of good causes, so if
you have some miles that are close to
expiring or you just don’t think you’ll
need them, ask the airline what charities
they are connected to and how you
can donate your miles.
Chances are, you won’t even miss
them - and they can make a meaningful
impact on others.
BOOK A ROOM TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
If you or your relatives are traveling
over the holidays, consider booking
rooms at a Red Roof property, as their
“Room In Your Heart” campaign will
donate 15 percent to one of four meaningful
charities, up to $25,000, as well
as provide a 15 percent discount on the
room rate.
The four charities benefi ting from
the campaign are:
• Flying Horse Farms off ers magical,
transformative camp experiences for
children with serious illnesses and
families, free of charge.
• Canine Companions for Independence
provides highly trained
assistance dogs for children, adults
and veterans with disabilities, free of
charge.
• The Freedom Alliance supports
American troops and families with
care packages, grants, scholarships
and other programs.
• The Sunshine Kids Foundation
organizes positive group activities for
children with cancer.
All travelers need to do is book a stay
now through Dec. 31 using the promo
code “Room” at any Red Roof Inn, Red
Roof PLUS+, The Red Collection or
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof to
take advantage of the discount and to
make a huge diff erence to children, support
animals and military members.
To learn more about the Room In
Your Heart campaign, visit RedRoof.
com/deals/national-deals/room-inyour
heart.
DONATE BLOOD
Oft en forgotten over the holidays
is the continual need for blood and
platelets.
Disaster relief organizations and
hospitals continue to rely on donated
blood throughout the winter months,
but many would-be donors are overscheduled
and may not be thinking
about this crucial need, which never
takes a holiday.
Stores of blood are oft en depleted
this time of year. It’s easy to do an online
search for a blood drive location
near you, and it only takes a little over
an hour of your time.
GIVE WHILE YOU WALK
Several charities are connected to
apps that allow you to donate simply
by exercising - or even just walking
throughout your day.
You connect with your phone, which
tracks your miles, and you can choose
what charity you want to donate to.
It’s a great way to stay active over the
holiday season while also contributing
to a good cause.
This holiday season, enjoy the festivities
and keep up with the hustle and
bustle, all while providing meaningful
support to charities and causes you
care about.
Using one or more of these opportunities
to give back will make the season
even more magical - for you and for
others.
— BPT
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