Welcome, Bienvenidos, Bienvenue to Roadside Assistance, a blog to chronicle random acts of kindness performed throughout the greater contiguous United States on a three week roadtrip from the East to the West. We have a thousand dollars and 20 days to wreak havoc on happiness. If you know of any causes that require attention, please feel free to offer up suggestions. Orphanages, libraries, homelessness, you name it, we'll consider it.
First act: July 17, 2009
Location: Allston, Massachusetts. If Boston were a royal city, Allston would be its jester.
I worked at a preschool called the Baldwin Early Learning Center my junior and senior year of college. Many underprivileged families make up the Baldwin community and the first act of assistance was used here, in my hometown of the last four years. Two Honduran girls, both from the same family in the class I taught in (Room 105!), got YMCA scholarships to ensure continued opportunities for them to be exposed to their peers and friends, as well as maintain their english language skills, over the summer.
Saw your story in today's OC Register article.
ReplyDeleteCan I paypal you guys some cash to help someone along the way??
If you see a stranded motorcyclist on the highway please stop and help (that's a situation close to home...)
thx and good luck on your venture.
Hi, I read about your adventure in the Register this morning. Way to go. I like the premise of your trip. Please stay in touch with your progress. As President of our local San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club, I think a visit and presentation about your trip at one of our Sunrise meetings would be inspirational and fascinating.
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ReplyDeleteWe are not quite sure of how to contact you but are so glad you took the time to stop by our blog. We hope to make you proud as we journey home! Please do not hesitate to email us at beccamarshburn@yahoo.com
I'll send you my contact information. I think you have hit on a great adventure idea. Gotta be some fun hearing all about it when you get back.
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to be in a town for more than a day and need some local contact, hook up with the local Rotary Club President. You might be able to participate in a meeting to share your adventure. Also, if you're in a tough spot, they would be a source of support. Tell them you know me and they may charge you :-) Jim
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