A good reason for a cup of coffee
Margaret Mead once said that we should never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens could change the world.
That’s how Sorrentino’s Compassion House came to be. Since 2002, if you are a woman who is undergoing breast cancer diagnosis, treatment or follow-up, you have a wonderful alternative to staying at a hotel if you live outside of the greater Edmonton area.
A home away from home
For only $25 a night, guests can stay in a warm, cozy, supportive environment which includes private bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom, television, phone, desk, reclining chair, and two single beds. Each suite accommodates one guest and a companion (which must be 18 years or older). There is also access to a large kitchen, two separate laundry facilities, gym, library, craft room, resource room and several common areas.
Charity of choice
Sorrentino’s Compassion House is one of my charities of choice. This amazing facility is funded and run entirely through the generosity of donations and volunteers.
Tomorrow, May 8th, people in the Edmonton area can support Sorrentino’s Compassion House through a fundraiser called Cup of Compassion.
Second Cup coffee shops will be donating 50 cents from the sale of each beverage. What better reason for a cup of coffee?
I’m pleased to support this great fundraiser by donating 1000 copies of my book Create a Ripple: Making a World of Difference to be handed out at selected Second Cup locations in Edmonton tomorrow.
Create a Ripple shares stories of how people can make a difference in the world in small and large ways. The story of how Sorrentino’s Compassion House came to be is one of those included. One dollar from the sale of each copy of Create a Ripple is donated to Sorrentino’s Compassion House.
Treat yourself to a coffee break
So if you live near or in Edmonton, stop in for a Cup of Compassion. And if you live outside the area, please consider making a small donation to Sorrentino’s Compassion House on-line.
