Pay it Forward {$100 GC giveaway}

We have all heard of the concept “Pay it Forward” and generally associate it with an unexpected act of kindness. I can recall several times when I was the beneficiary of a “Pay it Forward” act. The most striking occured many years ago when I lived in South Africa. My home was robbed and just about all of my belongings were taken - including my clothes! This was disasterous for me because I worked in a corporate position, had built an expansive business suit collection and found myself with very little to wear. I borrowed clothes from friends and purchased a few items but of course, my wardrobe was still thin. Around this time, a friend of mine whom I’d known only online but had provided guidance for his mom (and met her) when she traveled to South Africa, sent me an email. I told him about what happened and he immediately responded that he wanted to help by sending me $1000!

Yes, you read that right, he wanted to send me $1000 to help me in my time of need. I was so astounded that I told him he’d made a mistake but he quickly informed me that he indeed wanted to send me the money because he was a former crack addict who’d robbed many homes and he wanted to “pay it forward” by helping me! And he refused my offer to pay him back when I was able to! My heart was filled by this man I never met and subsequently lost touch with. 

You have the opportunity to Coca-Cola “Pay it Forward” by nominating an inspiring young person between the ages of 16-21 for a once in a lifetime opportunity apprenticeship with business mogal Magic Johnson, hip hop artist/philanthropist Common  or  CEO of BET Networks Debra Lee. The Coca-Cola “Pay it Forward” program  celebrates and acknowledges the richness of African American heritage and helps parents, relatives, mentors, friends and the community support aspiring young people achieve their dreams by nominating them for unique and exciting apprenticeship experiences. Young people can even nominate themselves! You can make up to 5 nominations and you will be entered to win $5000!

And I’ve been given the opportunity to Coca-Colal “Pay it Forward” prize pack to one of my readers. I want to thank you for reading my blog because you certainly don’t have to! I have a giveaway that I think you will love! 

Giveaway has ended! Congratulations to Rhonda Waller! 

Giveaway

1- $100 Amex Gift Card
1 - Coca-Cola Pay It Forward T-shirt and
1 - Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Journal

You have one mandatory entry (leave a blogpost comment) and several opportunities for additional entries (you can enter daily)! Just check out the rafflecopter below for more information.
So get out there and nominate a deserving young person for the Coca-Cola “Pay it Forward” program and be sure to enter my contest in the rafflecopter below!
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Disclosure: I have received a "Pay it Forward" prize pack from Coca-Cola for sharing information about the program. All opinions are my own.