Tiffany was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma at the age of 9. She had a very low life expectancy. Moments before going into an intrusive 9 hour brain surgery, she told her parents who were afraid of losing their eldest daughter, "Can't never could. I'll be okay." Tiffany survived that surgery, and she went on to survive 8 rounds of intensive radiation and chemotherapy.
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Tiffany would later suffer from several strokes, losing her ability to walk and talk. She re-learned with a grace and a perseverance that left her family in awe.
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Effects of the intrusive radiation, chemotherapy and brain surgeries have left Tiffany with diminished physical and mental capabilities. But these circumstances have only enhanced Tiffany's gratitude and love. Tiffany wakes everyday and sings a joyous song of thank you for the gift of life. She asks, "What can I give today?' every morning. Her family marvels at her pure radiance and would love for as many people to live like tiff and #GiveLikeTiff
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Why Give Like Tiff?
Tiffany wanted to give more this year. She wanted people to know that they are loved and this world really is good. So the #GiveLikeTiff challenge was born. Tiffany would like everyone to give a little more than yesterday and to love as much as you can today and tomorrow. Can you accomplish 7 acts of giving before 2020 is over? That's 4 weeks to give.
"Joy gives you life and life gives you joy. I am so happy to be."
-Tiffany King
#GiveLikeTiff
Send at least 10 texts and/or phone calls
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Spread the love with 10 texts and/or calls of encouragement and solidarity to a family or individual who may be struggling this holiday season.
Donate at least 10 non-perishable goods to your closest food bank.
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According to treehugger.com, the best non-perishable canned goods are: canned beans, peanut butter/nut butters, canned fruit (not in syrup), canned tuna, canned chicken, brown rice, whole grain pasta, low sodium soups, olive oil/canola oil, and honey.
Go to feedamerica.org to find food banks in your area!
Grant at least one gift on One Simple Wish
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One Simple Wish is an incredible organization that grants gifts to children and young adults impacted by foster care, abuse, and neglect. Go to OneSimpleWish.org, read some heartwarming requests and buy a gift!
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(or any other charity that speaks to your heart!)
Purchase a memorial card from St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
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St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Go to st.jude.org to purchase a memorial card in memory or in honor of someone
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(or any other charity that speaks to your heart!)
Buy at least one item from a local business and send them a personal message
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We all know a small business owner who is working their tail off this year.
Show their business some love by sending a personal message and/or giving them a shoutout on your social media with your purchase!
Repost a good feeling story on your social media that sparks joy with the hashtag #GIVELIKETIFF
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Let's bring the joy to social media by reposting stories of triumph, giving, and love.
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Great accounts to follow for good feeling stories:
Mail at least one handwritten letter to a loved one.
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Who doesn't love a "thinking about you" letter?
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