29-Day Giving Challenge

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29 Gifts is a global giving movement with several thousand members in 38 countries. Our collective mission at 29 Gifts is to revive the giving spirit in the world. We change lives—and change the world—one gift at a time. You can learn more about how our 29-Day Giving Challenge works and sign up to join us by committing to give your gifts to the world.
29 Gifts: How A Month Of Giving Can Change Your Life is available in book stores now. 29 Gifts is the insightful story of how our founder, Cami walker, saw her life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. By Day 29, not only had Cami’s health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement. The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving 29 Gifts. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world. Visit your local bookstore to buy a copy now, or order online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Borders today.

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Lynda Whitfield

Prayer request 7 Replies

Started by Lynda Whitfield in Giving Ideas. Last reply by Pam S. 2 hours ago.

Sara Jo Buffington

Encouragement Needed 38 Replies

Started by Sara Jo Buffington in Giving Ideas. Last reply by minpaula227 3 hours ago.

Gloria

A Friend in need! 12 Replies

Started by Gloria in Giving Ideas. Last reply by deb jolliff 3 hours ago.

Nickums

Donations needed: Computing Our Math - DonorsChoose.Org 2 Replies

Started by Nickums in Giving Ideas. Last reply by Nickums 6 hours ago.

Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager

Prayer Request and Giving Suggestion for fellow member Lubabat Scotland 57 Replies

Started by Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager in Giving Ideas. Last reply by Lynda Whitfield 1 day ago.

GIVING STORIES: Recent 29Gifts Community Blog Posts

Brenda Pramann Wherry

Day 5 - 11.20

Today was a lovely day - I was able to give three gifts today, which I am excited about! I went to visit my sister and my friend Amanda today and had planned on bringing flowers and a great raspberry salsa, respectively. Both of which I did. But first I was able to do an impromptu lunch with my friend Di and realized that she was the person that I was to pass the '29 Gifts' book ( which I JUST finished) to. I think that she will really enjoy it. Such a fabulous day of giving!

Posted by Brenda Pramann Wherry on November 20, 2009 at 8:09pm

Kate Drummond

Day 26: The Ripple Effect

Well, I can't believe that I haven't posted in 4 days, but have been busy with lots of small gives. I have taken the time to read books to my kids in the library during a very busy day, have given money to a homeless man outside of a gas station, bought a friend a bouquet of flowers and wrote her a card, convinced my father to join the 29 Day Giving Challenge, and gave a lot of time and little favors to my husband.

I am continuing to receive a lot of wonderful things from people. My husband off… Continue

Posted by Kate Drummond on November 20, 2009 at 7:46pm

the_emster

three things that went well today

1. My dinner was delicious.
2. Mercy and luck were on my side
3. I gave a friend a lift and my meditation went well and left me in high spirits.

Posted by the_emster on November 20, 2009 at 7:41pm

CassandraMadeIt

Day 24 - Boxes n' stuff

Today I gave 3 boxes full of stuff to an artist friend for her to use and pass on to others. I also gave her bubble wrap. :)

I also talked with my neighbor and tried to help him find calm in the storm of medical nightmares... then I sent him a message to remind him that he is greater than any diagnosis.

I am having a hard day. Yesterday my mother kicked my brother out of the house. It was difficult to see him emotionally broken, enraged, and totally remorseless for stealing. I hope that our tu… Continue

Posted by CassandraMadeIt on November 20, 2009 at 7:40pm

AmandaB

day 4 + 5

Yesterday I had to buy part of my grab bag gift that will be thrown into the mix at our Thanksgiving family grab bag. Yes, Thanksgiving grab bag. I bought a "FEED" bag at Whole Foods. It's $10 and its a donation to provide 100 meals to hungry kids. It unzips and becomes one of those reusable grocery bags. Today I gave a small tip to the woman at the bakery who sold my a blueberry muffin this morning.

Posted by AmandaB on November 20, 2009 at 7:26pm

McMousetraps

Day 12

Happy Friday!

Shannon is at her father's for the weekend and she gave a gift and told me about it and I have no idea what it was.

Since Mark's death, I have had one friend who has really been extra-wonderful. On my way home from dropping Shannon off, I brought her favorite drink from Tim Horton's. She really wanted to pay for it but I told her it was a gift to her. I think I might give her the book (29 Gifts) to read.

Posted by McMousetraps on November 20, 2009 at 7:18pm

Dawn

Day 20 of Round ? - birthday gifts

today was my friend Brenda's birthday. i went over before she had to go to work and gave her a handmade birthday card and a sweet little retablo that came from Peru. it's like a tiny wooden house with a hinged door and inside is a Nativity scene made of tiny hand painted clay figures. she loved the present, but the card really got her - she got all teary eyed and hugged my neck.

i got a very special receive in the mail today - a card from Elly Rose and a picture drawn by her granddaughte… Continue

Posted by Dawn on November 20, 2009 at 6:54pm — 2 Comments

Sarah

Share Love ~ Day 17

Today has flown by. There was so much to do, but I was able to accomplish everything on my "to do" list and crossed a few things off my list for tomorrow as well. Jeff worked from home today, which is always nice. I enjoy having him around. We actually have plans to spend some extra time together this evening, so I'm going to finish up here and get back to him.

Gave:
1. Prepared a special treat for everyone this afternoon.
2. Made arrangements for my Mom's upcoming trip since her… Continue

Posted by Sarah on November 20, 2009 at 6:33pm

Emily

Day 21... Much better! :-)

Yesterday I got to school and realized that i had forgotten a lunch! My friend Katelyn very kindly shared her lunch with me so that i didn't starve to death. I was very grateful and so today I decided to bring some extra lunch money so that I could get her something. She was really excited and it felt great to put some effort into giving again!

Posted by Emily on November 20, 2009 at 6:18pm — 1 Comment

KrisH

DAY 10

It's Friday - YIPEE! It was a very productive day. I went to work and finished some projects. I then went and had my cards read - Cartouche cards. First time for it - and very interesting. My gift today was for the spiritual advisor that I met. I payed her VERY well. She read for 2 hours and only charged me for one. I couldn't do it to her so I paid her for 2 hours - she resisted but I insisted. I felt good about and she was great - and my reading was great. I also played a game with my daughter… Continue

Posted by KrisH on November 20, 2009 at 6:05pm

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