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2024<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"g-hero-sub\">Daria and her doll<\/p>\n        <p class=\"g-hero-lede\">Read Daria\u2019s story below, then help us bring warmth, clothing, and food to 110 children in need this spring.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"g-hero-actions\">\n          <a class=\"g-btn g-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/hTPn4w\">Donate<\/a>\n          <a class=\"g-vote\" href=\"https:\/\/mygivingcircle.org\/together-to-help\/free\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mygivingcircle.org\/button\/vote.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"Vote for Together To Help on MyGivingCircle\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"g-hero-img\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/togethertohelp.org\/fundraisers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/grain-of-light-2024.jpg?resize=1024%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Grain of Light 2024 fundraiser supporting children in need through Together To Help\" 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I\u2019m writing to you today to share the story of Daria and her eight siblings, who are facing incredible challenges in their lives.<\/p>\n      <p>It is heart-wrenching to hear about the struggles that Daria and her family are going through. With eight siblings and an old, cold house, life is far from easy for them. It is devastating to know that they were even kicked out of their home at one point. Meet Daria, a girl dressed in shabby clothes that aren\u2019t even hers, and it is clear that her family is in dire need of necessities like food, clothes, and hygiene products.<\/p>\n      <p>It is especially difficult to imagine what it must be like for a child like Daria, whose only wish is for a simple doll. She hopes that by falling asleep with it, she can find some comfort and fill the void left by her absent mother. It is heartbreaking to think that such a longing will never truly be quenched and that it will stay with her for the rest of her life.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Highlighted moment -->\n    <div class=\"g-wish-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"g-wish\">\n        <blockquote>\n          <p>Her only wish is a simple doll to fall asleep with.<\/p>\n          <cite>A little comfort to fill the space left by her absent mother.<\/cite>\n        <\/blockquote>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- STORY, PART 2 -->\n    <div class=\"g-narrow\">\n      <p>Sadly, Daria\u2019s story is not unique. There are over 10,233 children in the Northeast side of Romania who are struggling to get by with just the bare necessities. That\u2019s why it is so important that we do what we can to help.<\/p>\n      <p>This Spring of 2024, the Together To Help Organization has set a goal to respond to at least 110 children in need, including Daria and her siblings. For just $100, we can provide them with a set of new clothing for the season, new shoes, hygiene products, and food. Every dollar makes a difference, and we are so thankful for your giving and support.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- IMPACT -->\n  <section class=\"g-impact\">\n    <div class=\"g-wrap\">\n      <h2>$100 changes a child\u2019s spring<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"g-impact-intro\">Every dollar makes a difference. Here is what our goal looks like.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"g-stats\">\n        <div class=\"g-stat\"><strong>110<\/strong><span>children we aim to respond to this spring, including Daria and her siblings<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"g-stat\"><strong>$100<\/strong><span>provides one child with everything listed below<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"g-stat\"><strong>10,233+<\/strong><span>children in Northeast Romania struggling with only the bare necessities<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"g-gives\">\n        <h3>One $100 gift provides<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n          <li>A set of new clothing for the season<\/li>\n          <li>New shoes<\/li>\n          <li>Hygiene products<\/li>\n          <li>Food<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CLOSING -->\n  <section class=\"g-close\">\n    <div class=\"g-narrow\">\n      <p>Please consider donating, volunteering, or sharing this message to help us reach our goal and support these children in need. Let\u2019s show these children that there are kind and caring people in the world who are willing to help them through their struggles. Let\u2019s come together and show our support for these children! Let\u2019s make a real difference in their lives and provide them with the necessities they need to survive and thrive.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"g-thanks\">Thank you for your kindness and generosity!<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"g-sign\">\n        <p class=\"g-gratitude\">with gratitude,<\/p>\n        <p class=\"g-name\">Iuliana Popescu-Hatch<\/p>\n        <p class=\"g-role\">President\/CEO<\/p>\n        <p class=\"g-role\">and Together To Help Team<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FINAL CTA + SHARE -->\n  <section class=\"g-cta\">\n    <h2>Help us reach 110 children<\/h2>\n    <p>Donate, volunteer, or share Daria\u2019s story with someone who cares.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"g-btn g-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/hTPn4w\">Donate<\/a>\n    <div class=\"g-share\">\n      <span>Share Daria\u2019s story<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/togethertohelp.org\/fundraisers\/the-grain-of-light-2024\/?share=facebook&amp;nb=1\">Facebook<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/togethertohelp.org\/fundraisers\/the-grain-of-light-2024\/?share=linkedin&amp;nb=1\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/togethertohelp.org\/fundraisers\/the-grain-of-light-2024\/?share=x&amp;nb=1\">X<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grain of Light 2024 Daria and her doll Read Daria\u2019s story below, then help us bring warmth, clothing, and food to 110 children in need this spring. 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