Gerumo akcija „100 šypsenų daugiau“: kviečiame išpildyti vienišų senjorų svajones

The kindness campaign "100 more smiles" that has been running for 15 years invites everyone not to forget good deeds at Christmas and to contribute to fulfilling the dreams of lonely seniors. From a warm sweater to help publishing an author's book of poetry - according to the project organizers, single seniors dream like everyone else, but only we can help them to make their dreams come true, brighten their reality or simply improve their everyday life. 

Last year, the dreams of 178 seniors came true

The social project "100 more smiles" has been visiting seniors living in poverty for 15 years, giving them their attention and gifts. Last year alone, the participants of the act of kindness fulfilled the dreams of 178 seniors and raised 21,300 euros, which turned into gifts for all the seniors they visited. 

"The Christmas period is the most awaited and pleasant time of the holidays. We try to spend as much time as possible with our loved ones, we even come back from the farthest corners of the world to gather with our loved ones around the Christmas table and surprise each other with gifts. Unfortunately, not all seniors have the gift to welcome Christmas in this way, so the "100 Smiles More" team tries to make seniors happy every year with gifts and the fulfillment of their dreams," says Rotaract representative Benas Žukauskas.

Conversations are what seniors value most

This year, the "100 more smiles" campaign will reach even more seniors. Rugilė Bitautaitė, the head of the "Senior" program who joined the kindness campaign, says that this year not only seniors living in the vicinity of Vilnius will be visited, but also those living in Marijampolė, Lazdijai, Telšiai, Panevėžys, Kaunas and Klaipėda, as well as city districts will not be forgotten. 

"Wool socks, a warm blanket or a magazine - all these gifts for lonely and poor seniors really brighten up their everyday life. And some of them have extremely beautiful dreams like publishing a book of poetry. They are very happy with all the gifts, but the most important thing for them is a lively conversation, an opportunity to be heard. When visiting seniors, they are happy to share their memories and do not spare life advice. These talks are a mutual gift not only for the seniors, but also for the participants of the kindness campaign who visit them," says R. Bitautaitė.

What will the support be used for?

By donating to the "100 More Smiles" kindness campaign, people contribute to a gift set for seniors, which includes:

• Delicacies for the festive Christmas and New Year table (tangerines, cake, chocolate).
• A set of the most important food products (flour, sugar, semolina, canned meat and vegetables).
• Vitamins and nutritional supplements (depending on the health condition).
• The most important hygiene items.
• An old man's Christmas gift - essential household items (depends on the old man's needs - household appliances, warm clothes, household appliances). 

For those who want to fulfill the dream of a senior citizen, choose and reserve it HERE.