Generous donors have contributed to the Salvation Army's effort to provide for those in need during the Christmas season.
The Christmas season has prompted individuals to continue the tradition of giving. Recently, the Salvation Army has received significant donations by anonymous donors in the forms of jewelry.
One of the more publicized donations was by a widow who donated her engagement ring and wedding band. The two rings, wrapped in an envelope, were placed in a Salvation Army red donation kettle in Boston. Along with the rings was a note with instructions to sell the rings and use the proceeds to purchase toys for children in need.
“I'm hoping there's someone out there who made lots of money this year and will buy the ring for 10 times its worth. After all, there's no price on love or the sentimental value of this ring. But money will help the kids,” said the note, according to the Associated Press.
The diamond engagement ring is worth roughly $1,850 alone. News of the donation quickly spread and several buyers placed their offers. One buyer, a former Salvation Army donor, is also a widow and purchased the rings for $21,000.
The anonymous bidder claimed to have purchased the rings partly because of the empathy she felt as a widow.
“I miss him dearly, but my husband would be happy that I am doing this,” she told the Associated Press.
On Tuesday, another anonymous donor generously contributed to the Salvation Army’s effort to give to those less fortunate. The donor dropped off a green emerald necklace in a red kettle in Miami, Florida. Similar to the rings, the emerald necklace had a note attached.
“Keep Doing Good God bless The Salvation Army — A friend,” reads the note, according to CBS Miami.
The Salvation Army believes that the donor is a patron that donates generously every year. Last year the secret donor supposedly gave a diamond ring worth $3,500 along with another note.
“Continue your good caring for the needy in God’s name,” the note read.
