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Do1Give Day: Daily Giving Guest Story from Mexico

Do1Give Day: Daily Giving Guest Story from Mexico

One of our favorite things to do at 365give is share the daily giving stories of our members and people from around the world. This special giving story was sent to us by Francisco Hernandez and his wife, Suarez Hernandez. Francisco lives with his family in Mexico City, and works for a company  called FEMSA.  He writes a weekly column that is focused on sustainability, business, volunteer, and community initiatives. Francisco saw  TedX talk by Jacqueline Way  founder of 365give. He saw the similarities between his youth and years of being a Boy Scout. They had  “a daily good deed” that was required of the scouts.  It shows how giving transcends all cultures. This daily giving story highlights the similarities in ways to celebrate giving globally. Giving is universal. Sharing our stories emphasizes how we are all on this planet to make the world a better place.

Let’s Begin with the Kings

The concept of the “Holly Kings”, as mentioned in this story, in Spanish/Mexican tradition refers to the celebration of Epiphany on January 6th known as “dia de los Reyes Magos” or “Three Kings’ Day”. This celebration marks the end of the Christmas season in Mexico and is a time of joy, family gatherings, and cultural traditions.

The C-Class is a community of leaders who care about inclusion, sustainability, and digital business. C-Levels are leaders of all areas (CEOs, CMOs, CIOs, CFOs, etc) that share best practices with the aim of doing better in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. That includes being the best version of themselves. We understand that giving is the opportunity to receive and that what you believe is good for others is good for you. That is why we have created the “HOLLY KINGS” who visit the CASA DE LAS MERCEDES (a foster care home) every year to volunteer with 70–80 girls of all ages. These young women are of all ages and some have their own babies to care for.

Double Daily Give

The Holly Kings give all kinds of toys, clothes, groceries, cell phones, laptops, and iPads to share with them. The items that all young women need for their fun and development. We receive donations from a variety of companies and individuals. We also bring lots of love and care. These 75 girls were abused in many different ways at their original homes and had to leave. Therefore, this visit is like being loved by parents or receiving support for a couple of hours.  We give them the affection they need to thrive, play with them, and have fun together. We remind them that people care about them.

These donations not only help to support the girls but also reuse items that would otherwise go to waste in our world.  This giving activity helps a lot of girls while supporting our planet at the same time. It’s a double daily give-and-win for everyone!

We do want to change their lives and let them know they can count on us when in and out of foster care. However, another main mission for all these leaders is to:

One Inspires Another and Another – The Ripple Effect of Daily Giving

When they HOLLY KINGS are seen getting involved, then all the leaders want to get involved too. That is the real contribution, the big impact the HOLLY KINGS make. Together, we make giving a normal every day activity for everyone. We all need to inspire, transform, and transcend together for the good of our earth. Our group includes CIO of Univision News Ruben Rosete, Investments Director of Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe Max Zimmerman, CIO of Anahuac University, José Valdes, Corporate Affairs Director of Femsa Francisco Suarez, CCO of Banco Azteca Ayax Carranza, CIO of Provident Nestor Rodriguez, CIO of TV Azteca Ivan Neri, CIO Tokio Marine José Arriaga, CIO LATAM PPG Industries, Gabriel Olguin.

Share your story

As you’ve seen from our stories, every act of giving, no matter how small, can create ripples that reach far and wide. We want to share them right here for the world to read! It’s your turn, and we want to hear from you! Share your daily giving stories with us and inspire a wave of generosity. Submit your story here. Whether it’s a simple smile to a stranger or a donation to a local charity, your stories fuel our community’s spirit and keep the ripple of giving growing. You can also post your experiences on social media using #365give or @365give, and let’s celebrate every act of daily giving together. Because when we give, the whole world receives.

Read more guest posts here:

How A Daily Give Will Change the World – Guest Post – Frank Giustra

Guest Post – Give from the Heart With Smiles, Time & Social Media

Tammy Lawrence
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Tammy was born and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver and has always believed in supporting the community. She spent years in non-profit work advocating for girls and women in sport and physical activity and then moved on to fundraising for Big Sisters. She currently works from home as a freelance writer while raising her kids. Always passionate about children and youth and giving back to the community, Tammy found a perfect fit with 365give.

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