With all the charities, fund raisers and benefits constantly happening in Fort Collins, if I donated to them all I would soon be in need of charity myself.
But I recently heard of an upcoming fund raiser that I can't refuse.
On Oct 10, Coldstone will be sponsoring student organization Deliver Darfur by donating 15 percent of all orders to their cause.
As if I needed one more reason to eat ice cream.
Deliver Darfur, started by senior journalism major Rachel Robichaux and junior sports medicine major Carly Knaff last January, is a non-profit Fort Collins based organization that designs t-shirts and handbags to promote awareness about the crisis in Darfur.
Their entire profit is donated to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
According to the United Nations, currently in Darfur, Sudan's western providence, an estimated 400,000 have died and over 2.5 million have been displaced due to constant conflict between the government and local militant groups.
Many have fled their homes in fear of the rape and violence, but are now stuck in refugee camps without enough food, water or medicine, according to the BBC.
But now you can help.
All you have to do is buy ice cream at the Coldstone on Laurel Street and show them a flier or say you're part of Deliver Darfur.
If you haven't been to Coldstone, it's time to try it. Known for their "mix-ins," the creamery offers an assembly line of toppings that they mix directly in to your ice cream right before your eyes. You can order one of their suggestions, or come up with your own creation.
They charge per topping though, so be careful. I know I've been victim to the $5 kiddie size.
And because one dollar can feed a child for a whole day, according to Robichaux, you might as well bring a friend and get two.
That way you can feel especially good about yourself.
Who knew saving the world could be this tasty?
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