There's been quite a pause in pretzel sightings here at Studio Mailbox, but that's because I was just waiting for this very special one to come along and share with you.
Now stay with me here because I know it's not normal to choose a charity based on it's logo, but this is a very special case.
I've always admired this bold modern form. When I would see it on posters I would think of a heart with legs or a heart on crutches. But it turns out that this logo is in-officially known as the "leprosy pretzel."
All these years I have enjoyed an annual festival not fully understanding what it supported until I discovered that the DAHW is actually the German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association and that all proceeds of their events go to support their mission.
If you're reading this it means you have a computer and internet connection. I don't know many of us who wake up concerned about leprosy. But my hope is that in a global world, those of us with more will help to protect those with far less.
Don't panic that I'm going to ask for your money. I know that life is expensive, but donating money is not necessarily what I'm talking about here. I'd just like to ask you that if you have enjoyed the previous 43 pretzels, that you would possibly do something special for this one. Go and "LIKE" the DAHW Facebook page so that you stay up to date with their excellent events and fundraisers.
For instance the annual festival in Wuerzburg is set up with stations like arts and crafts, go-karts, climbing, and bouncy houses. Each station has a little can tied down with string and you are asked to give a donation to partake in the activity. Each time a .50 coin drops into the bottom of that can, a child somewhere in the world can be inoculated for Tuberculosis.
I loved this short You-Tube video of the recent event that was hosted in May. It's very beautiful and it made me so grateful to live in Germany. Studio Mailbox is proud to fly the leprosy pretzel and pronounce the DAHW it's official charity.
#44 did not disappoint! Congrats!
Posted by: Linda | June 09, 2011 at 06:53 PM
This is a very nice effort towards a positive change and equal rights for others to live a life without a disease or stigma.
One step forward makes a lot to change because life doesn't mean to live but to live for others and help others...
Donation means to give the impression of love and sympathy.
Posted by: Khalid jan | June 09, 2011 at 07:45 PM