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This year I will not be giving or receiving any presents for Christmas. I do not need any more nick knacks to fill up my life. How many more Christmas' of banal consumerism do you think our delicate planet can take? Today a generous donor is matching any donation made with the Rainforest Alliance who are putting in place long term strategies and solutions to combat the most grave problems we face as residents of this planet, the destruction of the rainforests and the removal of their guardians, the indigenous that live there. But choose your own cause while asking yourself what do you or your family really need. If you have enough, take a stand with your families and be the change by example. If anyone would like to give me a present, give us all a present instead and please drop a few nuggets in the tin. Imagine the effect this would have if we all did the same... If anyone would like to know a few other foundations that are similarly worthy, drop me a line.