World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day [Dec 1]
A few days back Donna hurriedly came to my cubicle and handed me a pamphlet of a non-profit. “Bobby, can you please help me with some donations for my cousin's organization?” she asked. Before I can ask her anything about the organization, she started explaining to me.
“You know Bob, my cousin is working in a non-profit organization that is helping HIV positive people and AIDS patients all over the world! They're spreading awareness about the disease. December first is World AIDS Day and they are doing a campaign to get people like you and me to help. The organization also has branches in other countries where they help get medication and clinics. You know, AIDS patients are outcasts in their societies in a lot of other places. So, can you please...”
Before she even finished, I'd already taken out 100 bucks from my wallet. My buddies might criticize me for being stingy when we go out, but when it comes to a good cause I'm always there to help them. Donna probably thought that she can't even get twenty dollars out of me. She stared at me with disbelief. "Well, I don't have much." I said sheepishly.
"Oh Bob! You are a darling!" she shouted with watery eyes. She was so happy and overwhelmed. Then, she leaped and gave me a big bear hug. She gave me a red ribbon to wear on AIDS Day and rushed to the other cubicles for her collections. Then, I started surfing the net, looking for a gift for Aaliyah.

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