Heroes Helping Heroes

I have a friend who received the only thing she wanted for Christmas.  She gets to spend it with her husband.  Her husband gets to spend Christmas with his children.  After 15 long months in Iraq, he was fortunate to arrive home early Friday morning (2 am early).  They are the fortunate ones, and they know it.

Several soldiers will not get the chance to spend the holidays with their families this season, and some that will, will not be the same people that left so long ago, and there are still others who willl never come home.  I can not possibly imagine what these families go through at the Holidays and all year long, but I'd like to lend support.

Sears heroes at home wish registry offers me the opportunity to say Thank You to these families that sacrifice so much all year long.  With over 30,000 families currently registered, Sears is granting wishes for these patriotic families and giving them what they need for the Holidays.  Wishes will be granted through gift cards to purchase items on their list.  The donations are NOT tax deductible, but that didn't deter me.  The ability to give back to families that risk so much, is an honor and a priviledge.

Won't you do your part?

 

 

 

 

Fund Raising that Adds Up

I'm not a huge fan of the school fund raisers.  It's not that I have anything against raising money for the school, it's just such a different breed of canvassing than it was when I was a kid.  I was extremely competitive and would go out for hours door to door, to raise money for the cause.  Door to door is no longer an option, and instead, Parents are encouraged to take flyers to work and solicit co-workers and employers, thus taking away the responsibility from the children.

However...

Boogie came home with a fund raiser to support St. Jude.  One of my favorite charities that I support all year long.  It's a math-a-thon.  Children are encouraged to get sponsors either for a flat fee or per math question.  When they go back to school in January, they will receive their booklets (age appropriate) and have 3 weeks to complete between 200 and 250 math problems.  I look forward to helping Boog with his problems.  They had an option of doing the problems online, but I figured, at 5, having the booklet would be much easier.

We look forward to completing all the questions and raising some money for a very worthy cause.

Ultimate Social Experiment

I joined a group on Facebook today.  I joined Facebook 3 days ago (I'm a MySpace gal).  The group is called The Ultimate Social Experiment and is being used as a platform to increase awareness of third world countries lack of money to provide education to their children.  Here is a copy of the mission from facebook:

Every year, 121 million children in third world countries do not receive the education they need to escape poverty. In an effort to increase awareness of this fact, a school will be built for children in poverty when this group reaches 1.21 million members.

When the number is reached, members of this group will be able to vote to determine where the school will be built between Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, China or Kenya.

The fund will cover the entire cost of building the school and all of the infrastructures needed to run the school. The contribution will be made in this group’s name (Ultimate Social Experiment) through Free the Children (info below).

Apparently there was an overwhellming concern as to the legitimacy of this group so the disclosed the benefactor of this project Life Changing Apparel. 

If you are on facebook, you can find the group here:  Ultimate Social Experiment.  If you are not on facebook, it might be worth joining to find out how you can help the cause.

 

 

You're Invited

 

Claire over at Single Mom Meltdown is having a baby shower.  One of her neighbors is in need of basic supplies for their new arrival.  Every famiy should be able to enjoy their new bundle of joy rather than feel the burden of another mouth to feed. 

This virtual Baby Shower is Claire's way of helping others in need and I am grateful to be able to pass along this invitation to you.  Below is the exact copy of Claire's post along with donations she has recieved so far.  I will keep the list updated as Clair updates and am going directly to find something for the son.  It looks like Claire is getting some stuff for the baby, I'd like to make sure their son has something for Christmas as well.

What are you willing to do to help out?

 

I am having a Virtual Baby Shower for a Family who is in need. Their second child, a baby girl, is on the way and they do not have the money for the normal baby things like clothes, diapers, formula... etc. ANY donation of any item(s) would be appreciated. Please contact me if you are interested in participating in this special shower.

Please note this is not a shower "just to get gifts" nor is it a shower just to get "hits on my site"... this is a shower for a family that really is in need and they are broke. They are a very loving family and if I could "adopt a family" this Christmas I would but I myself am struggling.. so this is my way of adopting a family and helping a family in need!

I have had a lot of request for specific items that this family needs as well as what their son needs.

Their Son needs clothes. He is in a Size 10 Husky Boys in Pants and a size 8 or 10 in Husky Boys in Shirts. The medication that he is currently taking has make him gain weight. He needs a winter coat. They do not have any toys for him from Santa. He loves anything superhero related, Transformers.. pretty much anything a 5 year old boy would like.

Also, gift cards to Target and Walmart so that they can get their children things that they need as well as buy food. Gift cards to Target will also help the family pay for their son's very expensive medication.

OK... Not getting as many responces SO I am going to release the address to ship to

Baby Shanna 1445 Dorthy Street Mandeville, LA 70448

Also things from their Baby Registry that they do not have and NEED:

Crib Bedding, Johnson & Johnson Baby lotion shampoo body wash, Burp Cloths, Bibs, Baby socks, Baby Bath towels (large and small), pacifiers, Playtex Bottle Drop in's and Playtex drop in Bottles, winter newborn clothes, winter 0-3 mo clothes, winter 3-6 mo clothes.

Donations Recieved so Far If you are donating PLEASE contact me so that I can add you to the list! Thank you!!)

Thank you to Megan at Prim and Proper Moms for her donation of Diapers, wipes and assorted baby items

Thank you to Beth from CUZEE for her donation of a beautiful Baby's First Christmas Ornament and for offering a Giveaway to all of my readers! (Giveaway coming soon!)

Thank you to Steve from Burner Sports for his donation of a Saints Baby Blanket for the new baby!

Thank you to My Brest Friend for their donation of a pink Breast Feeding Pillow for the new mom and baby!

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Thank you to dpenna from Crazy Mom's Journal for her donation of some beautiful handmade baby items from Etsy!

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Thank you to Mom Spark for her Donation of a Diaper Cake!!!

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Thank you Danielle for her donation of an infant car seat and nursing cover and burp cloth!!!!

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Thank you Ear Check for their donation of an Ear Check!!!