Break-in at St John's Care

The response to this incident from the public and some Canberra businesses has been so amazing. I don’t work at St John’s Care, but I used to be a volunteer and I donated some of the cards that were stolen, less than a week ago. And I know some of the families who would be likely to get their kids presents from there, and I’m so glad they won’t miss out as a result of the theft because they’re good people, they work hard to keep going with so many things against them, and they deserve a bit of a break. So… yeah. Really special stuff, Canberra, good work.

The selfish and unthinking are always with us too, it seems.

This is simultaneously heartless and heart breaking. I hope the cards can be cancelled or tagged or something, although if the details weren’t recorded for each card that could prove very hard.

Stealing from the rich to feed the poor is one thing (not that I condone thievery) but stealing from poor children (by proxy) is absolutely unforgivable.

Just an update: the article in the Canberra Times just went up. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/thieves-steal-christmas-from-charity-appeal-20121203-2aqi4.html