Honor Your Mother By Changing A Life #MothersDay #BeTheChange #GlobalTeamof200

I thumb through magazines full of inspiring ideas, surf countless webpages filled with pretty baskets and sweet sentiments, and contemplate which gift is the ideal one for Mother’s Day.  Then I opened my email to find a shining treasure.  A perfect inspiration for commemorating this special holiday.

The chance to make a difference in someone’s life and to dedicate it to my mother, the woman has given so freely of herself and made a profound difference in mine.

As a member of the Mom Bloggers for Social Good and the Global Team of 200, I often receive alerts of fabulous efforts taking place in our world to bring about positive global change.  This month, I discovered that there are two online e-card giving campaigns that offer the a way to honor my mother while honoring the lives of other mothers around the world.

Can you imagine the amazing impact if everyone chose to give such a gift this Mother’s Day?

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation  is asking for your help in raising the funds that will allow 2,500 women to get tested for HIV.

Join them and make the most powerful Mother’s Day gift. A $19 donation in honor of your loved one enables one new mother to get tested, and you can send your loved one an e-card to let them know!

Opportunity International https://opportunity.org/give/tributes?utm_campaign=quilt2013&utm_medium=link&utm_source=media&utm_content=16 is asking for your help with the Invest in One, Honor Mom campaign that celebrates the strength and resilience of moms and women everywhere.

With gifts starting at $5, individuals can select from one of 20 tribute patch designs (or create their own) and dedicate it to a special woman with an honorary message. The funds raised are used to empower other women by investing in their future and aiding them in opportunities to help provide for their families.

Please consider adding one or both of these campaigns to your Mother’s Day shopping list.  Give a global gift that will truly make a difference in a very loving way!