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Post by Fast Guys on Dec 16, 2009 16:22:05 GMT -6
Hey guys. This is a little thing I'm putting together for the holiday season. Please help if you can.
From the Face book group of:
Andy's Chrismahanukwanzakah Holiday Charity Extravaganza
I'm starting this group to gather donations to benefit needy families of children that attend Rosenwald Elementary School in New Roads, La. The kids come from mostly disadvantaged families struggling during this holiday season. 100% of the donations will reach a family in need and help provide food, clothing and small, sentimental gifts. Any donation, large or small is accepted. We accept Credit Cards through PayPal, Cash, Checks or New Items. They can be anonymous or be attributed to the donor. All donations will be accounted for and we will provide a season-ending summary of what we did and who we helped. Please help us help these families when they really need it.
Please contact me through Facebook or email for in-person donations. Credit Card donations can be sent to PayPal using europeanspec at yahoo dot com. Thanks for your generosity!
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Post by Fast Guys on Dec 17, 2009 15:20:35 GMT -6
I'd like to send a big thanks to those who have contributed so far. Our delivery today was $360, bringing us to a grand total of $560.
The main family that we are helping is a single mother of four children. The father has passed and the mother is in the final stages of breast cancer and undergoing Chemo. We are trying to get the family's house repaired and livable for when the mother passes.
I know our sport doesn't usually attract those with empty pockets. Please help out if you can.
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Post by turbot on Dec 17, 2009 18:26:04 GMT -6
I'd like to send a big thanks to those who have contributed so far. Our delivery today was $360, bringing us to a grand total of $560. The main family that we are helping is a single mother of four children. The father has passed and the mother is in the final stages of breast cancer and undergoing Chemo. We are trying to get the family's house repaired and livable for when the mother passes. I know our sport doesn't usually attract those with empty pockets. Please help out if you can. Noble gesture Andy. I was going to pick up a few kid type toys and get them to you but it seems this is more focused on this particular family...? With the father gone already and the mother not expected to pass away soon, what becomes of the four kids...? Let me know if $$ is more preferable....I'll swing something. T |
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Post by Fast Guys on Dec 18, 2009 10:04:38 GMT -6
One of the kids is 16, almost 17, and has been taking care of the others for some time now. They do have some relatives in the area, but the situation is far from nurturing or ideal.
Hey, we'll take anything we can get, but right now money is the top of the list. I'll be visiting their house soon to see what repairs need to be made to make it livable by decent standards. We are doing great with the donations for Christmas so at some point I will start pooling them for construction supplies, reserve fund, etc. This thing is in the opening stages so I don't have the entire plan together. I'll let you know as things develop.
Let me know if I need to come see you for the donation. Thanks again.
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Post by Fast Guys on Dec 18, 2009 17:46:00 GMT -6
After today, we have generated $1060! Thanks to everyone that has participated so far!
If you are still on the fence, this is a great cause. Please help us out.
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Post by Contact me via phone on Dec 18, 2009 20:28:02 GMT -6
Andy, call me when you get a minute, I would like to set up a day when my guys and I can come up or go down to, I have no idea where New Rhodes is, and get some little projects done for your cause. If any drivers want to chip in with us, I have seen you all do some nice work with a little direction.
Chris Wilken
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Post by troym on Dec 20, 2009 20:50:58 GMT -6
Andy, I sent you a donation via Paypal.
Chris, if you manage to get something organized, let me know. You know I'm not afraid of a little work if you give me some direction.
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Post by teamfourllc on Dec 21, 2009 15:01:19 GMT -6
Andy, call me when you get a minute, I would like to set up a day when my guys and I can come up or go down to, I have no idea where New Rhodes is, and get some little projects done for your cause. If any drivers want to chip in with us, I have seen you all do some nice work with a little direction. Chris Wilken Chris, great idea. If we can resurrect an old FV, we can certainly make some repairs on a house. I'm in. Andy, paypal sent. |
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Post by Fast Guys on Dec 21, 2009 15:45:40 GMT -6
Thanks again to everyone that has helped us out. We are over $1200 at this point!
It turns out that I received bad information about the family's living situation. They live in an apartment, so they won't need repairs, but some of the kids are sleeping on matresses on the floor, so I think we have located some bed frames.
With the amount of money we have generated, we are shifting some of it to other families in need. Most kids at this school are dirt poor and we intend to help as many as we can. Also, we are in the process of starting a mentoring/homework help program so that some of these guys can avoid the pitfalls that snared their parents.
I can't say thank you enough to everyone. Thank You!
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Post by Flying Tiger on Dec 21, 2009 22:31:30 GMT -6
There are lots of ways to help, and I truly enjoy helping someone who we personally know will receive the help we send! No admin. costs to eat up the collections. I am grateful for God's blessings on me and my family, and this is one family we can readily help at Christmas time. God bless all of you-and thank you Andy for putting this together.
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