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Nov 02 2009
Friends, I wouldn’t ask you to do something that I could do and haven’t done myself:
Christmas in Ubaúna
Imagine a life that is lived out in a desolate region where the heat makes people old before their time, where food is a precious commodity that is typically consumed just once daily and clean water is rare. Imagine the life of a child growing up in such an environment.
Jul 28 2009
Richard Leroy Walters gets a bit more shocking -
An article in the online newsletter of a Catholic mission in Phoenix revealed that Walters died two years ago at the age of 76. He left an estate worth about $4 million. Along with the money he left for NPR, Walters also left money for the mission.
Continue reading “Homeless Man Leaves Behind Surprise: $4 Million”
Feb 23 2009
I have decided to update this post and send it through a few engines, such as AlphaInventions and Reedit.
As I was watching the local news last night, they featured a story about a father-son duo that teamed up to help a ‘bum.’ They set up a website with a web cam that allows viewers to watch the ‘bum’ as he panhandles. Now, through the website, you can donate money for the things that he needs – such as a GQ magazine, a Blackberry Gold, and a karate lesson:
This is Tim. He’s a real Bum. He lives at Highway 6 and I-10 in Houston, Texas. The more visitors to this site, the more money he makes. Tim receives 100% of the money generated from his WISH LIST to the right. Click on About Tim to see videos of Tim, and visit the Live Cam to see if we are currently broadcasting live from his corner. Find pictures of the operation here. Thanks for stopping by and please spread the word so we can help get Tim off the street. Also, feel free to stop by tomorrow, Tim starts work at 8am sharp! NEWLY ADDED: Donate ANY amount below! Also, Contact us if you have alternative donation offers or a job offer for Tim.
And they offer a disclaimer:
Disclaimer: PimpThisBum.com makes ZERO profit from donations to this website. Funds, will be placed in a trust fund for Tim. Our goal is to give him the boost he needs to get off the street. If you become aware of any job opportunities or if you would like to donate any product or service in this effort, we will gladly display your donation and company logo on this site. Tim appreciates your support. For more information, please contact us.
I have donated and I will ask others to as well, if they can, and if they feel led to. A large group of people giving a small amount will help a great deal.
Nov 11 2008
Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States, so in honor of the service that men and women alike give to this country, please support this group.
via Wounded Warrior Project – Home
Our Mission
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.
PURPOSE
Core Values
Sep 12 2008
As you may or may not know, my wife and daughter like to participate in Alex’s Lemonade Stand (here, here and here). Last Christmas, we raised money to help give something to a family who was in need, as well as to support about 3 gifts for 9 children at our local orphanage. Because we would like to extend our ability to do charitable work, I have included a ‘donate’ button on this webpage. I have included the option of donating directly to the Church, if you want, but the main goal is charitable giving.
You don’t have to do nothing, but I thought I would explain myself a bit.
It that doesn’t work, click here.
Aug 30 2008
I’m holding a Lemonade Stand with my youth group from Church. All the proceeds go to pediatric cancer research. We help one last year as well, and had a really great time doing something worthy of our time. The stand will be on August 30th and I’ll post pictures!!! Anyone can hold a stand. Click on the picture above to check out their website!
In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra “Alex” Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help “her doctors” find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer” on their front lawn in July of 2000.
For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 — she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.
Alex’s spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex’s family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of July 2008, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $20 million for childhood cancer research. The result — Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!
It is going to happen today! At the Southridge Wal-mart 10-3. If you want to donate, and you live no where near West Virginia, then go to their website and donate there – click the image.
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