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BY Nancy Mueller 10 Comments ON December 5, 2011

Passports with Purpose Needs You!

What if you knew that your donation of only $10.00 had the power to totally transform a child’s life? Would you consider that a good return on your investment? Now in its fourth year, Passports with Purpose, is an annual fundraiser hosted by the travel bloggers’ community to spark positive change in the world through travel. This year’s fundraiser supports Room to Read, with the goal of $80,000. to build two libraries in Zambia. Last year’s event brought in nearly $65,000. to build 25 homes in a small village in South India. And in 2009, travel bloggers raised funds of almost $30,000. to build a rural school in Cambodia.

Think back to how your own life has been changed forever because of books. Maybe a teacher introduced you to a favorite author. Perhaps a librarian kindled your imagination with a book carefully selected just for you. Reading offers the thrill of escapes and adventures, magic and mysteries, even problem-solving strategies – opening up a wide world of possibilities you might never have discovered otherwise.

Your gift of $10.00 between now and December 16th can have precisely that impact. Donations go directly to the fundraiser minus a small charge for using PayPal. As if that weren’t enough, how about this? For each $10.00 donation, you have the chance to win prizes donated by event sponsors! Prizes include clothing, electronics (Kindle Fire, anyone? Or maybe you prefer a Nook tablet?), gift certificates, hotel stays, tours and travel gear. See for yourself. Please consider making a difference this holiday season through your donation to Passports with Purpose. Just one click will take you to the site. Thank you!! How has your life been influenced by the books you read as a child, Wanderboomers? What were your favorites?

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Comments

  1. Monica says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:31 am

    What a great cause. My life would be empty without books. Colorless. Will check out their site. Thanks for letting us know!

    Reply
    • Nancy Mueller - WanderBoomer says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:07 am

      Thanks, Monica! Children + reading books is a winning combination for me . . .

      Reply
  2. Becky Green Aaronson says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Nancy, thanks for sharing this. I re-posted it on my Facebook page. I can’t even imagine life without books!

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    • Nancy Mueller - WanderBoomer says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      You’re so welcome, Becky! I agree – it’s so hard to imagine life without books, especially when I remember the hours I spent reading as a child . . . Thanks for re-posting this on your Facebook page, Becky ~

      Reply
  3. Brenda says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I don’t know what I would have done without books. I discovered
    books via the book mobile so long ago and to this day I am still
    grateful. The book that scared me straight when I was a teen,
    was, “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” Wonderful cause.

    Reply
    • Nancy Mueller - WanderBoomer says

      December 7, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks so much for your comments, Brenda. I know the book title you mention, of course, but haven’t read it. Now I’m afraid to!

      Reply
  4. samantha stacia says

    December 10, 2011 at 1:54 am

    I think its great of you to do this! Im going to post it on my facebook!

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    • Nancy Mueller - WanderBoomer says

      December 10, 2011 at 10:17 am

      Thanks so much, Samantha! I really appreciate your support ~

      Reply
  5. Julie Farrar says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I forgot to come back here and tell you that I made a donation and mentioned your post (with the link) on my blog post Friday. It seemed apropos since half of my own Christmas wish list is books.

    Reply
    • Nancy Mueller - WanderBoomer says

      December 12, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      Wonderful, Julie! Many thanks for your support!

      Reply

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Hello fellow wanderboomers! I’m a Seattle-based travel journalist, specializing in fun travel adventures for the young at heart. My articles have been featured in Hemispheres, AAA Highroads Magazine and Northwest Travel & Life Magazine where I'm a frequent contributor. When this Wanderboomer isn’t traveling, I help global executives polish their personal and professional brand for long-term results.
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