Saturday, October 17, 1998

One day's work can make such a huge impact

Abilenians have a well-established track record of following up good intentions with concrete action. And on no other single day of the year is the impact of that follow-through more evident than on Make a Difference Day.

On next Saturday's national day of doing good, some 50,000 volunteers will join an estimated one million Americans in tackling a host of projects both large and small that will make a positive impact in our community.

In recent years, Abilene has taken a leadership role in this cause, which is sponsored by USA Weekend and the Points of Light Foundation. For that effort, the local community has won awards, received national recognition and attracted the attention of network news cameras.

Of course, it's not for the sake of such glory that the good deeds are done but for the good of doing them. And it's not too late for you to plan to join in. There are many projects that still need volunteers. A story in today's Abilene Reporter-News provides a list. Plus, food and clothing donations are still needed. Just call Make a Difference Day coordinator Sherri Bell at 674-2564 or the Volunteer Center at 676-5683 and ask how you can help.

There are many ways to get involved next Saturday. There's something everyone can do to make a difference in our community, and Oct. 24 is a good day to do it.