Where does the proceeds go?

     A usual day running to the grocery store turned into so much more. As I was checking out the cashier asked me "Would you like to donate to the children with disabilities?" I didn't hesitate. I donated $5.00 she got on the intercom and said "We got a donation!" and the employees hollered. I was probably in the store a good 45 minutes and that was the first time I heard all the commotion and excitement.
      I have donated before and didn't really think about where my money was going, or who it was benefiting.We donate straight out of my husbands paycheck but we know it is going to kids born with Down syndrome. Ive always lived in smaller towns that didn't have all these opportunities so a donation at the register for children with disabilities and not being a holiday was rare.
      As I was driving home I was thinking I should learn where this money was going and see if there is something further I could do. We aren't made of money but I have a big heart and time. I called Safeway and asked them what organization their donation proceeds were going to. The lady didn't know. Another lady got on the phone and said the proceeds go to the special Olympics at Colorado springs. I asked her for a phone number and I contacted them.
      After having Mason I knew when Mason grew up we would want him to participate in the special Olympics. Dylan is in every sport every season and we would want the same for Mason if he had the opportunity. Before I knew it I was volunteering to be a part of the special Olympics program. Never in my mind would I think I would be given this opportunity. Only because I'm a small town girl, now living in the city and children with special needs being close to my heart I'm excited to be a part of this.
      If you would like to participate and be a part of putting a smile on a child's face here is where my money went, yours could too...

 http://www.specialolympicsco.org/donate/donate.html