Just Because Mine Isn't, Doesn't Mean We Can't Make Other Tummies Happy!

You've all seen the commercial. I know you have! The photographer is setting children up for a class picture, and as he tells kids to step forward or sit up straight, we see them wearing Tshirts reading 'IM HUNGRY'. The tag line is that, if hungry children were that obvious, it would be a lot harder for us to ignore.

By now you should know, I'm all about the tummy. Mine sucks ass, but that doesn't mean I'm any less moved to do what I can to make sure other's tummies aren't suffering too!

Did you know that up to 1 in 5 children are currently going hungry? Whatever you ate for dinner, and how good you felt afterward.. they didn't. Whatever you're looking forward to waking up and making for breakfast (mine is Rice Krispies with granola and blue berrie, strawberries, and raisins! And lots of milk!), to get you through your long morning.. they won't be.

It's been years that I, and many specialists, haven't been able to tame my tummy woes, but comforting the hungry tummies of our Ontario children is SO simple! Whenever you get to the register at your favorite grocery store (about to fill your own fridges!) just let the teller know you'd like to add $2 to your bill, and they'll scan the special Toonies for Tummies code. TA-DA! Or you can stop in and simply hand over a toonie! You can also go to tooniesfortummies.com if you'd like to make a more substantial donation.

It's easy! And if you think of me when you make your own contribution..I think all that positive TUMMY energy out there, might help make mine smile too!

In addition to over 200 Independent Stores across Ontario, the following grocery stores are taking part in the 2011 Toonies for Tummies program: