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Seeing someone you care about aging or with a health problem is a challenging time. It’s often a time where someone needs to step in and act as a care giver for that loved one when they need extra help. 5 years ago when my mom had major surgery due to an aortic aneurysm she didn’t want to stay in a facility for an extended time. She wanted to go home and get better at home and she did. That required my dad to become her caregiver though and he was an amazing and inspiring caregiver to my mom. He helped her through a long healing process and they became closer to each other through it as well. When you choose to make the best of a situation you can Create the Good. #25days25ways 
Create the Good – 25 Days 25 Ways to Care
Today I am my aunt’s caregiver. She never married and never had children of her own. I’m her person. She chose me to be there, to help her through the difficult decisions and to be there as she faces some scary health issues. Being a caregiver is a huge responsibility, often having to very carefully handle situations that are difficult and uneasy. It’s more than going to appointments or helping with grocery shopping and prescriptions. It’s trust and companionship. It’s knowing that I’m there when she needs me. I’m honored to be my aunt’s caregiver and to be by her side through this stage of her life, no matter what comes. Caretakers are often the people that do the most and receive the least recognition for all they do. A caretaker may be a loved one caring for a sick or aging family member or maybe it’s a teacher, babysitter, coach, parents, police officer, first responders, or mentor. I speak of caring for a family member with a health problem but these other caretakers are so important and so valuable too. Create the Good wants to change how caretakers are recognized with their 25 Days 25 Ways to Care. They want to hear your personal experience with a caretaker! 
Simply visit The 25 Days 25 Ways to Care Contest and submit a video no longer than 60 seconds telling about your nominee. The video must nominate someone other than yourself. The deadline for submissions is December 2, 2016! Your entry will give your nominee a chance to win one of the 25 gift cards in the random daily drawing. Gift cards are of varying increments up to $500! One submission allowed per day. Your nominee will have another chance to win as well. At the end of the contest, Create the Good will select a winning video based on the impact a nominee has made on others and the creativity of the video. The nominee in the winning video will receive the grand prize of $2,500 donated to the charity of their choice.
Terri Beavers says
What a great contest and post. I will be my mom’s caretaker when the time comes and I’ll be ready for the challenge.
rika says
This is such a wonderful contest! It’s a fun way to support a cause
lauren happel says
What an awesome campaign! It is so important to show people that you care!
Claudia Krusch says
This is such a great campaign to recognize people who often don’t get recognized.I will check it out and see how we can help!
Sara says
What an awesome campaign! We need more good in the world now, there is too much fighting. I am going to enter this contest for sure.
Stephanie Pass says
This is such a wonderful campaign to recognize people who often don’t get recognized. And it may inspire more people to help.
Clara says
I love concrete ideas for doing good. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy says
This sounds like a wonderful contest. This time of year seems to bring out a lot of good in people. I love to give back when I can, especially around the holidays.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs. It is so important to remember to recognize the people in our lives that are doing so much.
Jennifer Van Huss says
I love this contest! Its sad that this time of year is the only time of year people really care! I think we should do 25 ways of giving every month!
Melissa says
I have a few stories to share as well. If only I was better at making videos.
Up Run for Life says
My dad did this for my mom for about 5 years. I don’t know how he did it but he did. She had a rare form of Alzheimer’s called Picks Disease. She got really sick at the very end and he had to make the difficult decision. I think it was the right one because her illness was terminal and she didn’t want to be on life support. Neither do I when it comes time.
Jennifer S says
Caretakers are amazing people! My mom was one of the caretakers for my Nana when she was ill. It was incredible to watch, and heart breaking at the same time. Bless you for being there for your Aunt.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
I absolutely adore this! We need more good in the world these days.
Chrishelle Ebner says
What a great way to honor someone who has true spirit of the season. I know of a couple people I would love to recognize.
ricci says
This is an awesome contest! Great post!
Wildish Jess says
Such a great idea. I may have to participate but I’m not the greatest at making videos.
OurFamilyWorld says
What a lovely idea. There are actually many people who are doing a super tough job and they are not even recognized for doing so.
Silvia says
This is such a great idea! I’ve never heard of this but especially during this season is the best time to think about others.
Silvia
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Gwendolyn Mulholland says
What a great way to recognize those that are doing good in the world. The holiday season seems to bring out things like this and wish they would do more year round.
Myteenguide says
I love this 25days program. Hoping that many will join here. This is great idea.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this idea. There’s just not enough good in the world these days. Using the holiday season as a jumping off point for doing real good in the world is great.