Cause(s), because we care

So, my credit card is burning up, but it's not necessarily an all-consuming devilish fire. I would consider it more of focused flame. My card, which is linked to my bank account, has lately been used to help me accomplish life long goals and bring joy to others.
Today, I donated to Jeremy Stevens in his goal to raise 3000 for a ride aimed at providing needed funds for MS research and aid to those affected. My bro, who missed my birthday by a few months, also donated. I'm hoping that posting a little something about it might encourage others to donate, too.
I remember when a good friend of mine was diagnosed. She felt really isolated and alone. She had a true fear of needles and so had to get friends to give her injections. She went through the emotional and physical effects that come from taking a medication needed to conquer the lesions, which at the same time gave her flu-like systems. Although she had and has a wonderful community of friends and family to support her, MS is still a personal battle that she rises to every day. She has completed her PhD, done amazing and transformative research, contributed to the community. She is a pillar of strength and compassion and she inspires me every day. If I could ride a bike, I would ride for her, but since riding = death for me, then I'll support someone who can and is willing to help others in that way.

Other causes and organizations I try to regularly support are Soul Mountain Writers Retreat and Cave Canem, because I believe that it is so essential to the writing process to have a space away from the regular day to day in which to create. These two organizations also provide a gathering place for Black writers. It's an immensely supportive experience to have.

Chester Pearls, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Tau Delta Omega Chapter, is also an organization that I try to support as I am still a member of that AKA chapter. Chester Pearls provides educational scholarships as well as doing community work in Chester, PA. If you want more information, send me an email. They love donations!

Once I have links from all these organizations, I'm planning on posting them on my website. What we believe in we should share so that others can believe, too.