You may have been seeing around the blogosphere that from Feb 1 – Feb 14, the Spare a Rose campaign is in full effect. Now, I am not going to spend a lot of time on my blog writing about this, because most of the readers of this blog already know about this awesome idea. My goal has been trying to reach those offline and finding ways to connect with people who do not read my blog, follow on Twitter, etc. I know that this is the goal of just about everyone else who is promoting the campaign.
For those that don’t know about Spare a Rose, let me tell you why it’s important to me.
I am one who does not get emotional very often, but when it comes to seeing images of little kids who are struggling to live because they don’t have the simple necessities to live, like insulin, it just breaks my heart. We all get upset and blast on Twitter about the latest and greatest technology that wasn’t covered by our insurances, yet, we at least have our insulin to keep us alive to make those complaints. This all comes into perspective when you watch the Life for a Child video and realize that these kids don’t even have the insulin it takes to live, let alone the CGM that doesn’t communicate with your iPhone.
Now, just a little more information about Spare a Rose.
The concept is very simple. Instead of buying a full dozen of roses, leave off the cost of one rose and donate that amount of money towards providing insulin for a month for a child. Donate the cost of a full dozen and you can provide insulin for up to a year for one child and help keep a child alive for another year.
Now, do me a favor, even if you can’t donate any money, please spread the word. Tell people in your office, family, friends, ask doctors to post the info, teachers, etc.
Well said, Chris. It is heartbreaking to see those images and it really helps put things into perspective, from our spots here in the first world. Glad to see you and fellow DOC’ers trying to spread word outside the D-bubble and hit up places that may not know about this. Best thing we can do to raise more awareness, and make more of a difference. Thanks for sharing this, and for everything you do.