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GypsySorcerer
11-08-2005, 10:55 PM
Last year, the possibility of Ledgies joining together and giving back a little during the holiday season was mentioned by a few board members. Would anyone be interested in donating (whatever amount you wish) as a group to a charity this year? If anyone has suggestions for nonprofits, please share. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching so I thought now was an appropriate time to mention this. :wavey:
gldstwmn
11-08-2005, 10:59 PM
Great idea. Anyone have any pet causes this year?
Richard B
11-08-2005, 11:11 PM
Great idea. Anyone have any pet causes this year?
No animal stuff. Humans need more help right now.
gldstwmn
11-08-2005, 11:14 PM
No animal stuff. Humans need more help right now.

:laugh: As you wish then...
JazmenFlowers
11-08-2005, 11:15 PM
I'm totally in.

Under the assumption the cause will be one I support, tho I'm sure it will be, just had to say that in case.
Richard B
11-08-2005, 11:15 PM
:laugh: As you wish then...
4 words I love. I could marry you for those 4 words.
<Big grins>
Brwn_eyes0511
11-08-2005, 11:24 PM
I will if I support the cause!

suggestions....


phpnetwork.org
samaritanspurse.org
salvationarmyusa.org
ijm.org
data.org


ehh...just some that i support. don't know.
GateandGarden
11-08-2005, 11:34 PM
Just wanted to say that I think this is a wonderful idea. :)
estranged4life
11-09-2005, 12:23 AM
for donating.

I have to say we (Deb & myself) like to donate to the American Cancer Society, And will again this coming holiday season.

Besides, If things work out as expected, yours truly will be the volunteer (For the hospital Deb works for, Which raised over) dressed up in drag next summer during the "Walk for Life" for the American Cancer Society.
GypsySorcerer
11-09-2005, 12:52 AM
for donating.

I have to say we (Deb & myself) like to donate to the American Cancer Society, And will again this coming holiday season.

Besides, If things work out as expected, yours truly will be the volunteer (For the hospital Deb works for, Which raised over) dressed up in drag next summer during the "Walk for Life" for the American Cancer Society.
I was thinking the American Cancer Society, or perhaps Toys for Tots.
estranged4life
11-09-2005, 12:56 AM
I was thinking the American Cancer Society, or perhaps Toys for Tots.

is also another organization we donate to on a regular basis (Need all the good karma we can get with health issues and upcoming major legal matters).
GypsySorcerer
11-09-2005, 01:00 AM
is also another organization we donate to on a regular basis (Need all the good karma we can get with health issues and upcoming major legal matters).

Keep us posted on the legal developments. After the year you all have had, you deserve some good news.
Lisa1769
11-09-2005, 01:10 AM
I was thinking the American Cancer Society, or perhaps Toys for Tots.


Toys for Tots:thumbsup:
HomerMcvie
11-09-2005, 02:59 AM
I'm in for American Cancer Society.
ShangriLaTroubl
11-09-2005, 03:18 AM
Someone should make a poll..and we can vote on the charity...I think that would be the best way to do it...we love bein democratic!

And maybe if you wanna push for a certain charity, within the thread--basically make your sales pitch for the one u think is the best...set a deadline for voting, and then majority wins..

Chris
ontheEdgeof17
11-09-2005, 03:25 AM
Hospice America.....We tend to forget the elderly.
Brwn_eyes0511
11-09-2005, 03:30 AM
Hospice America.....We tend to forget the elderly.

I second that one.
Wild_Heart03
11-09-2005, 03:44 AM
I second that one.


...and I third it.
Mari
11-09-2005, 05:14 AM
Pakistan?

uh, Thanksgiving means nothing here. Christmas?
golddustwoman77
11-09-2005, 10:11 AM
I'm game for donating too. It always makes you feel good to do something for others. :blob1: :blob2:
Lisa1769
11-09-2005, 12:18 PM
Hospice America.....We tend to forget the elderly.

Very true. I may have to reconsider now.
wondergirl9847
11-09-2005, 12:20 PM
St. Judes

Kidd's Kids (Kidd Kraddick is raising money tomorrow to take sick kids to Disney World :) )

American Cancer Society

Habitat for Humanity
chiliD
11-09-2005, 12:21 PM
No animal stuff. Humans need more help right now.

So it is ok with you that animals suffer?

:distress:
wondergirl9847
11-09-2005, 12:22 PM
I think he was joking about the use of the word pet. At least, I hope so. :shocked:
SuzeQuze
11-09-2005, 12:36 PM
I give to this group when I can:

http://www.charitywire.com/charity80/

http://www.theirc.org/

They claim that "Of every $1 the IRC spends, 90ยข goes to programs and services that directly benefit refugees and war-affected populations. Financial Information"
GypsySorcerer
11-09-2005, 12:53 PM
I think we've gotten some great suggestions. I like Chris' idea on setting up a vote in a day or two.

I guess we also need to figure out how to collect the donations. Paypal, maybe? If anyone has any suggestions on how to do this, please share. :)
gldstwmn
11-09-2005, 12:58 PM
So it is ok with you that animals suffer?

:distress:

It was a play on words in response to my original post.
estranged4life
11-09-2005, 02:24 PM
sounds fine to me, Makes me think of just happened recently in the town were we both work (Well, until I got sick it was the city of my employment).

A 70+ year old black man, with not a single arrest or crime to his name beforehand, was arrested in a Grady County sting operation for selling drugs to pay for ailing his wife's cancer treatments since the state turned him down for help repeatedly.

He had only a 3rd grade education, was self-employed by doing lawn maintenance and was doing what he thought was best which was to support his family first-and-foremost....He was swept under the rug by the Oklahoma DHS as have had countless others.

Due to all the televised publicity around his arrest, His wife is NOW in Hospice and the bills are being paid by Medic-aid (His attorney is a good man, Turns out his lawyer is the same lawyer I am using for our upcoming negligent death lawsuit over my Mom's death. Good to see my lawyer has a heart and is the same person who helped this poor man get his wife the treatment she deserves and to help this 70+ yr. old man avoid prison.)

So yeah, I am for Hospice as well as the American Cancer Society.
DavidMn
11-09-2005, 03:34 PM
Just wanted to say that I think this is a wonderful idea. :)I agree. I''ll TRY to do whatever I can:nod:
GypsySorcerer
11-10-2005, 10:13 PM
As suggested, I'll make a poll in a day or two. :)
ShangriLaTroubl
11-11-2005, 02:48 AM
As suggested, I'll make a poll in a day or two. :)


Great thanks!

Chris
jannieC
11-11-2005, 07:21 AM
I "work" for Hospice as a patient volunteer, so I'm all for that and will help in any way I can. Well, I should say I'll help even if it isn't Hospice. :)