"Would you like to donate a dollar to the Children's Miracle Network?"

We've all been asked to donate as we check out at almost any given grocery store or local business.Most of us will donate once, and then politely decline when asked again."No, thanks. I already have."It's our way of reassuring ourselves that once is enough, putting our consciences to rest and avoiding any judgmental looks from the sales clerk.But to Karen Green, an employee at Rite-Aid in Palmerton more familiarly known as "Auntie Karen," once is not enough.Green has made it her mission to raise as much money as possible for the Children's Miracle Network, a program that benefits children with any type of illness or injury."After a few times, people don't want to donate," she said."I try to find creative ways of keeping people interested because we're a small town."Once, as an incentive for customers to donate, Green agreed to wear a balloon for every donation over three dollars."People really took to that," she said."I was walking around one day with 35 balloons attached to me, trying to do my job."The way I see it, these kids go through adversity every day, so I'm going to make my job harder for them."Keep in mind that this is only one of Green's strategies; she comes up with more every few days.Merchants in the area have also donated significant amounts to the cause.Green has had the opportunity of attending a CMN rally, where she was accredited for her efforts."It was like one big family," she said.The reason behind her efforts is not due to any loss of a loved one, or any significant benefits from the CMN.When questioned, her answer is always the same."I just love kids. I always have."