Brenden Foster died this past Friday after a long, painful battle with leukemia.  He was only eleven years old.  I heard about Brenden just last Monday on a radio show.  His dying wish was to feed the homeless.  People all around the country have taken up his cause and have made sandwiches for the homeless, made food donations to shelters and donated money to foodbanks.

My husband and  I have active in fundraising for our local foodbank for years, but in honor of Brenden I want to do even more this year.  One idea I have come up with is for my staff and I to take the money we would have spent on meaningless gifts for each other, and donate it to the Community Foodbank of New Jersey.  I am going to make the same request of a group of friends that I usually do a grab bag with.

I know times are tight, but I’m sure we can all come up with some way to honor this amazing child’s last wish.  After you watch these two videos, I know you will think of something.  I also know you will hug your kids extra tight tonight.  I know I will.

Here’s some links to help you get started:

• Feeding America
• Red Cross