LWB Community Blog

Yesterday was #GivingTuesday, and we at LWB decided that our focus for this day of giving back was going to be focused on one little baby in a children’s hospital in Shanghai.

While many of us on the western side of the world are shopping for presents, putting up Christmas trees, and hanging our holiday lights, baby Mateo, an orphaned boy from southern China, is undergoing dialysis up to 11 times each day. His kidneys are failing, and doctors are working to prevent complete kidney failure as the family who has chosen him for adoption works frantically to expedite the permissions they need to bring him home. Read more.

Four years ago, a tradition called #GivingTuesday was born to try and balance out all the spending people do on #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday. It was hoped this day could be a global effort of giving and generosity, and we think it’s a wonderful time to highlight how a gift from your heart could heal the heart of a tiny baby who has struggled since the day she was born: Luna. Read more.

As you might be aware, today (December 2nd) is “Giving Tuesday,” a global day dedicated to being generous and giving back. It was started as a way to remind us that there is more to the holidays than the shopping madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And while we all know deep down that this season is an incredible time to show unconditional love to others, it’s also nice to have days like this to remind us. Read more.

What could be a better antidote to the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday than Giving Tuesday?  Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to helping others, and we have many ideas for making this a meaningful day.

One way to help others and help honor someone special to you is an LWB Gift Card.  For a suggested donation of at least $10, these lovely gift cards will help provide financial support to children in need across our programs. Read more.