Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare already teaching theirnewborn sonabout giving back.
But founders and co-presidents Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof had no idea that they were on the royals’ radar — they found out like the rest of the world when the Instagram post was shared.
Sawyer Patricof says they’re seeing a new donor base – and from all over the map.
Many of the donations are rather small, but Weinstein says they make a huge impact.
“Whether the donations are big or small, the monetary donations are all so important to the work that we do because a $10 donation can help provide diapers or blankets or car seats or strollers or backpacks,” she explains. “So we’re equally thrilled when we get a massive donation as when we get many small ones that add up and make a significant difference.”
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Weinstein and Sawyer Patricof have not been in communication with the new parents – although they did send a thank you note! – but they are confident that Meghan and Harry will make amazing parents.
“Any mom – especially a Duchess, but any mom – who takes this occasion and turns it around to use it for children in poverty is someone who we have such great admiration for,” says Weinstein. “She needs very little advice because her understanding of these issues is so apparent already.”
She adds, “To anyone else, we would just hope that they would follow in the Duchess’ footsteps and use big occasions in their lives when they’re so fortunate to give back as well.”
The organization has a number of celebrity supporters, including board membersJulie Bowen, Jessica Alba,Nicole RichieandRachel Zoeas well as Giving Tree Award recipientsKate HudsonandDrew Barrymore.
source: people.com
