Rebecca and Scott Rothney of North Carolina have a passion for wildlife tours and often make trips to Kenya, South African and other African countries. During one particular tour, they came across a group of boys playing soccer with a ball of rags tied together by a string. Rebecca then got the idea to pack deflated soccer balls in her suitcase to deliver to the young men on a future trip. The simple thought of making a little extra room in one's suitcase for a small items that could in turn make a big difference, gave Rebecca the idea to launch, "Pack for a Purpose." This non-profit organization works with travelers to pack needed educational materials and medical supplies for children around the world. They have started a list of lodges and safari companies worldwide, where local people can benefit by small donations bought by travelers. Before taking off, travelers can visit the Pack for a Purpose website to find participating lodges where they are visiting. Then, the lodges will collect the items and distribute them to the local community. One of cooperating organizations, Wildlife Safaris, in South Africa says, "The idea is a brilliant one- it costs almost nothing on the part of the donor, just a great deal of kindness and a small amount of effort." Travelers wishing to participate or suggest lodges that would be willing to participate in a program should visit http://www.packforapurpose.org/. See the entire story at http://http//abcnews.go.com/Travel/pack-purpose-helps-needy-africa/story?id=9744358&page=1
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