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We donated 3,000 diapers
Our little family's first charity drive.
When my son was 2 weeks old, this one brand of diaper irritated him - so instead of throwing them away, I made a 'free' post on FB marketplace.
It was only ~$15 worth of diapers.
Over the next few hours, I received more than 40 requests.
I was stunned at the responses.
Some women shared stories that pulled my heart-strings. Many were willing to drive across town during peak traffic. One woman had just delivered her baby and were messaging me from the NICU.
I could only help 1 young mother. But I wanted to help them all.
So for my birthday, I shared my story and asked if anyone wanted to help me do it again - Buy a few diapers, make a free post, make someone's day.
I guess it struck a chord, because a dozen friends/family members contributed to the cause.
With those funds, I was able to buy ~š,ššš šš¢šš©šš«š¬ in bulk.
The cause had grown bigger than expected, and I found an amazing church to partner with to help me distribute to the right people.
Earlier this month, my little family spent the day w/ the ministry and donated every one to families in need.
We are so happy with it all. Even happier that our son, Jack, had his first ever charity day (at 2-months-old!).
We hope days like this remind him (and us) that we have more power than we realize to make good (big) things happen.