Make a Difference This Valentine's Day!

As Valentine's Day approaches, some of you may be thinking about how to show your love and appreciation for that special someone in your life.. This year, let's think outside the box and spread love in a meaningful way. Instead of splurging on expensive flowers that wilt in a week, why not make a lasting impact by donating to charity?

Did you know that the charity Mary’s Meals feed 2,429,182 children a year around the world thanks to charitable donations. ?Breaking it down that is 10p (0.12 euros) ?to feed one child a day who attends school.? ￡4.00 ?(4.80 Euros) a day provides 40 meals. It costs just ￡19.15 (23.39 Euros) ?to feed a child with Mary's Meals for an entire school year. Imagine the hope you can bring to a child's life with such a small gesture. www.marysmeals.org.uk

If you love baked goods, here's another way to show love. ?The Larder is an amazing local charity based in West Lothian who work tirelessly supporting the people of West Lothian. By choosing to buy from The Larder, you're supporting their mission to combat poverty and hunger in the West Lothian community. They have a bakery and ?three cafes in West Lothian offering exceptional baked goods. Their bakery and cafes offer training and employment opportunities for young people and adults with additional support needs. Every purchase helps provide meals, work experience, and a sense of community. They also offer a fantastic outside catering service, perfect for any event. You can find more about their services on their website www.thelarder.org

Additionally, consider visiting The Beatson Café, at the Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow which supports the incredible work of the Beatson Charity. This non-profit café offers a lovely place for patients and their families undergoing treatment at The Beatson. All funds raised from their café go towards providing specialist staff posts, including nursing, radiography, physics, and research-based staff. The charity also funds enhanced medical equipment, innovative service developments, and research projects to support cancer patients. The Beatson Charity also has a lovely online shop where you can find unique gifts and support their charity. You can visit their website at www.beatsoncancercharity.org

This Valentine's Day, let's make it about more than just romance. Let's make it about love in action. Supporting local charities not only helps those in need but also strengthens our communities and fosters a sense of togetherness.

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