Tiny Tim and Friends

First, I have to apologize for the lull in posting-- I've been busy helping Paul with his 8 Wishes since we extended the deadline.

As suggested by my friend Maggie, I added this organization to my list of causes a couple months ago, but I forgot to officially share it with all of you. Tiny Tim and Friends is a 100% volunteer based organization dedicated to the children of Zambia, where AIDS kills at least 200 people a day. "More than half a million children are already orphaned and the figure is expected to rise to one million by 2010, " according to the organization. "Half of all Zambian children under the age of 15 have lost one parent. "

Tiny Tim and Friends was founded by the family of Dr. Tim, who works in a day care in Zambia, and his adopted Zambian child, Tiny Tim. It has no offices or salaries, so 100% of the money collected is used to serve, mostly for medicine for the children, and occasionally for food and other resources.

How can you help?

1. Educate: Tiny Tim, as well as other organizations, have some astounding and saddening facts about Zambia.

2. Donate: They have partnered with Basilica of St. Mary, where you can donate and designate "Tiny Tim" their donation page.

3. Volunteer: Check out their volunteer blog and learn more about opportunities to go to Zambia and volunteer with Dr. Tim.