Good Causes

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

I know it’s National Buy A Gun Day, but if you happen to have a bit left over from Uncle Sam’s gracious repayment of the money he extorted from you in 2007, consider the following…

The Louisiana EMS Memorial Bike Ride, our state’s tribute to our fallen EMS professionals, has extended its registration deadline to April 18th. Go read about it. If you’re from Louisiana, you can still sign up to ride. If riding isn’t an option for you, you can volunteer, or ask the organizers about helping sponsor a rider.

MonkeyGirl tells the tale on her blog of Joe Snow, a local Emergency Response Team member who died while trying to save two kids drowning in a rain-swollen creek.

Joe left two sons of his own behind, two young boys who will be forever deprived of the love and guidance of the father, left with only the memory of him and the pride in knowing what kind of man he was.

It’s not enough.

Joe’s co-workers have held a benefit bass tournament for the past two years, with proceeds going to his two boys, Matthew and Michael.

Swing by her blog and hit the donate button, would you? Even if it’s only a pittance, every little bit helps.