Some people like to do things at their own pace. They prefer to choose their own time and place to take action and make things happen. Other people prefer the rush of an impossible deadline. Today, we salute the adrenaline junkies at TweetsGiving.
Last year, Epic Change raised over $10,000 in two days to build a classroom in Tanzania. They asked people to tweet about the things they’re grateful for. That simple act drove generous souls to their website who donated sums large and small to the cause.
This year, their goals are loftier – more ways to get involved; raise $100,000 – but the time frame remains the same. 48 hours to spread words of thanksgiving around the globe, and to raise awareness for that lucky school in Tanzania. Over 300 children will benefit from your help, including the fifth graders known as the “TwitterKids” who will be tweeting their own shout outs of gratitude during the campaign.
One new aspect this year are the live gratitude-themed events and house parties that have been organized around the world. It’s a layer of participation and personal connection that Epic Change hopes will help fund a dormitory/orphanage, library, school cafeteria, and additional classrooms. But it’s still mainly about spreading the message virally through Twitter (#tweetsgiving), Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and, well, blogs like this one. WhatGives!? is happy to be part of the vast online conspiracy promoting gratitude, community, sharing, and, of course, any excuse for a party.
So, start your engines, people. TweetsGiving starts now. You’ve got 48 hours to make a difference.
