The Turkey

"It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart"- Anonymous

Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember what you have today-whether it's food, family, health, or a combination of all three, recognize its importance. Though we have not embarked on a run in the last week and a half, Lesley Delivers has participated in another amazing event: A Winter Coat and Winter Accessory Drive. Along with the Lesley Softball Team, we collected and sorted over 25 Women's Dress Coats, 15 Men's Coats, 61 Accessories (including scarves, gloves, mittens, hats), 4 casual Sweaters/Sweatshirts, 15 Kid's Items, 2 Blankets, and 4 Pairs of Shoes. This is over 125 items that went to people in need. Not only did we collect and sort these items, but a few of us were even able to see the delivery of these items to the Margaret Fuller House in Central Square. This is a great food pantry that has a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive around the holidays. Many people in need were given frozen turkeys, beans, vegetables, and other ingredients to prepare for family and friends on Thanksgiving. In addition, because of our hard work, they were able to leave home with some extra warm apparel that they were not expecting. Amazing! Thanks to Jen Benway, the Softball Team at Lesley, and everyone else who helped in the execution of this awesome idea. Remember what you have to be thankful for today...everyone has something.

In the next two months, look out for:

-An Uno's "DoughRaiser" Fundraiser for Lesley Delivers

-Opportunities to serve at local shelters, such as Rosie's Place

-Several sandwich runs before we depart for Holiday Break