Thursday, December 22, 2011

Give Thanks by Giving Back [from Issue 2011-12]

With the Holidays quickly approaching, we can't help but think of all our blessings and also what it means to give back. Surely, we can all sit back and think of all the things to be thankful for – most important of all, our wonderful families. Although we may attempt to become masters of the hustle and bustle of the season, it's good to take time to reflect on those things, no matter what comes up – shopping, parties and all. At BeeAlive, we have incredible employees who make it possible to give back, and we strive to touch lives everyday. With so many things to be grateful for, it makes it that much more important to give back.

John and Jeanette Murphy are the head of a very
special family that began with their own four children,
and they have opened up their home to 17 other
children with special needs.

BeeAlive has been helping the Murphy Family, from Georgia, since 1994. BeeAlive employees work together to send gift packages to help ensure that the Murphy children have a Christmas that is extra special. John and Jeanette Murphy are the head of a very special family that began with their own four children, and they have opened up their home to 17 other children with special needs. These children have various disabilities, including Down Syndrome, autism and heart defects. Despite their special needs, John and Jeanette strive to teach their brood independence, teamwork and the skills necessary to grow into thriving adults, while experiencing as normal a childhood as possible. The "Murphy Angel" project is one of the most eagerly anticipated causes all year, in which we participate collectively, as a company. We hope that you will also be inspired to volunteer your time at a soup kitchen, drop off non-perishables at your local food drive or simply hold the door open for someone. Explore the possibilities of giving back, not only during the Holiday Season, but throughout the entire year. It's hard to express the feeling you get from helping someone else; it's something that everyone should have the pleasure to experience for themselves. There are always ways to help, and remember that there's also something in it for you, too. Doing good feels good.

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