Persuasive Essay On Birthday Sacrifice

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Birthday Sacrifices “Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it. You're just passing it on to someone else.” -Mitch Albom,The Five People You Meet in Heaven* Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone? Gave a dollar to a homeless person? Well, if you have, you had sacrificed something of yours and have given it to someone in need. Giving is like a yawn; it is contagious. No matter where you go, it is always there. Giving up a very special day helping collect food for the Manna Food Center was a big step in becoming who I am. Birthdays are a big deal in my family and that results in a big celebration with all twenty-five cousins and all aunts and uncles. “What are you doing for your birthday?” “Are …show more content…

I want to cancel my birthday celebration at nan’s house. I’ve decided that I want to help collect food for the Manna Food Center.” The room suddenly had a tense and awkward atmosphere. It was so silent that you could hear a pin drop. “Hear me out, okay? Don't get mad, please. I just wanted to help because I wanted to have a special birthday where I help out and have something to be proud of! Please don't be mad!” I was panicking. I prepared for the worse, but nothing could have prepared me for this. Out of nowhere, everyone burst out laughing. Timothy, my brother even started giggling. I was so lost and confused. “What’s so …show more content…

“Of course you can! Have you considered where and did you contact the manager? Did you contact the person running the volunteering center that.. that place? What was it called? Is it dependable? How did you discover them?” Mom asked me questions after questions. “So I talked to Aunt Julie and she said I should ‘go out and help’ and I wanted to volunteer for something anyways. After I found the Manna Food Center website, I had asked to chip in and the only days they would let me volunteer was my birthday weekend,” I squeaked like a mouse. “Can I come along too? I want some SSL hours,” Timothy and my cousin smirked, looking at each other. The following days after consisted of Mardia Dennis, the development manager of the Manna Food Center, and I emailing each other to get the deed done. To: Mardia Dennis (mardia@mannafood.org) From: Tara Dinh (tara.dinh2003@gmail.com) Topic: Volunteering At Cabin John Good afternoon, Ms. Dennis! I was wondering if you still have some volunteer slots open for 10/23/16. My friends and I really think it would be a great experience and we want to help out that

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