Not sure what you'd call this except...

 In praise of some people.

Oh yes.

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Those people who go the extra mile.

Those who say, I would if I could so I'll try...

Or say, yes I will.

Or even say no.

What do I mean?

 Yesterday, there was a news report on TV about a famous ex-footballer who is swimming the channel both ways for a charity. ( www.debra.org.uk )A rare skin blistering condition.

It's great that celebrities get involved in such things and their name really helps promotes awareness. But there's also a lot of 'ordinary' or should that be 'extraordinary' people who also fund raise. in many ways.

From poppy sellers to tin rattlers and more.

It got me thinking about how some people go the extra mile to help others, while some just look the other way, often with the words, oh I would if I could but...

and follow it up with a list of reasons. Some 'proper' some not.

Now before I have to dodge rotten fruit, let me add, it is every single persons absolute right not to donate or raise funds for anything and no need for excuses. 

However, a wee shout out for those that do, is an absolute right as well.

When my granddaughter was ten she cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for RNIB and Save the Children. Yes she was ten and had the back up of her dad and uncle, but she did it.

At ten yers of age.

A couple of years later, her dad, who has retinitis pigmentosa (a degenerative eye disease) rode around Britain for RNIB. He'd hoped to do it in a record breaking time, but his vision made that impossible.

But he did it.

And then of course we have Andrew (and his lovely wife, Rebecca. They blog as Travelling Blind and raise money to train guide dogs by Andrew walking. This year it's the Borders to Bridlington.

And he'll do it.

Of course there 's a lot more unsung heroes, and really this is just me saying thank you to each and every one.

I know no one person can support them all, and we all have our favourites, but, even if it's putting a poster up, rattling a tin, or even throwing a few pence in that ratting tin, it all helps.

Then of course you're not saying I wish I could but... you're doing your bit.

Thanks to you,

love Raven xxx