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How do we
feel when we see or hear of a child being cured of a disease? What
feeling do we experience when we know that the hungry and homeless are
fed and have a clean place to sleep at night? What image do our eyes
perceive when looking upon a pristine forest or one of the magnificent
views in our national parks? What sentiments do we feel when we see
someone with a disability empowered to lead a more productive life?
There may be many words and emotions that can be used to describe our
feelings in situations like these but the short, simple fact of the
matter is—We all feel good!
And you know,
we feel good not only because we see that smiling face that says
“Thanks” or hear and read about success stories about people improving
their situations, but we feel good because we know we played a part in
making it happen. We know that we had a personal hand in making our
community, our country, and our world a better place to live.
That’s where
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) comes in to the picture. Our theme
for this year’s (CFC) is “iCan”. We urge you to stop and ponder
for a moment that powerful little slogan. It literally means that each
of us as individuals (“ i ”) “Can” make a difference in someone else’s
life, our community (local and national), or for a noteworthy cause!
And as you might guess with the economy being what it is right now, the
needs of people and causes are even greater than usual. That’s why it’s
so vitally important to our community this year that those of us that
“Can” act upon that ability and help out through the CFC campaign.
Our goal this year is to raise $3.7 million dollars. Don't
underestimate the power of your thoughtfulness and generosity! Use
the power of the "iCan" theme and while you're at it -- go ahead
and treat yourself to that good-all-over-feeling you will no
doubt experience when you make that pledge to help. Join us both
in making the 2009 CFC Campaign the best yet! |