Hey Folks!
Just a quick post about a great opportunity that I support and wish to bring to you.
Flash Flood For Good
I won't go into a big sales pitch, but seriously if you are reading this why wouldn't you help?
All they are asking for is $10 bucks...
You're most likely going to waste that on something today - why not put it to good use?
Okay, enough with the "guilt trip." Seriously though, it's water - it's a necessity to live.
You know you want to give ;)
You'll be glad you did, I promise!
Take care,
Chris
Showing posts with label Giving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giving. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Three Guys, ten pizzas...
This Saturday, me and my buddies will be going to help feed and clothe the homeless as needy for the fifth month in a row.
I don't say this to brag, but I say this to - at the very least - inspire.
Why?
First, if you knew me and my two friends...well, that's reason one. LOL
Second, we had no real plan - we had a plan for something completely different and more self serving...boy how that changed.
Third, the three of us - thanks to wonderful supporters - have somehow managed to keep doing this each month...in fact, after the second time, we made a pact that no matter what ONE of us would be doing it every month. I'm happy to say, we've always had at least TWO of us there.
Fourth, we couldn't have imagined what it has grown into in just these quick five months. What went from an initial 10 pizzas, now will be 30 pizzas, 80-plus pairs of socks, blankets, 5-plus garbage bags of clothes, and whatever else we can manage to haul and give away - including gas cards!
If anything, what me, Ryan, and Besu (now Mike!) have done should prove that ANYONE can help.
We didn't write this all down. We didn't have meetings. There were no votes. Just three guys wanting to help out in any way we could. Nor did we didn't set out for any loftier goal than: more pizzas! We just decided to do it and do it every month - regardless of what he have to bring (or not to bring).
And I will say this: if you serve it (pizza) they will come!
But honestly, for me, I would have never have even done it the first time if it wasn't for Ryan and Besu willing to do it as well...if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be posting about this.
I'm glad I am.
I don't say this to brag, but I say this to - at the very least - inspire.
Why?
First, if you knew me and my two friends...well, that's reason one. LOL
Second, we had no real plan - we had a plan for something completely different and more self serving...boy how that changed.
Third, the three of us - thanks to wonderful supporters - have somehow managed to keep doing this each month...in fact, after the second time, we made a pact that no matter what ONE of us would be doing it every month. I'm happy to say, we've always had at least TWO of us there.
Fourth, we couldn't have imagined what it has grown into in just these quick five months. What went from an initial 10 pizzas, now will be 30 pizzas, 80-plus pairs of socks, blankets, 5-plus garbage bags of clothes, and whatever else we can manage to haul and give away - including gas cards!
If anything, what me, Ryan, and Besu (now Mike!) have done should prove that ANYONE can help.
We didn't write this all down. We didn't have meetings. There were no votes. Just three guys wanting to help out in any way we could. Nor did we didn't set out for any loftier goal than: more pizzas! We just decided to do it and do it every month - regardless of what he have to bring (or not to bring).
And I will say this: if you serve it (pizza) they will come!
But honestly, for me, I would have never have even done it the first time if it wasn't for Ryan and Besu willing to do it as well...if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be posting about this.
I'm glad I am.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Be a Bell Ringer!
Check it out HERE!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thanks and Giving at the Mall of America!
What the heck happened?
Thanksgiving is just a week away! How the time flies.
Well, the Better Half and I are doing something different this year. These past couple years we have really become more aware of how blessed we are – even on the days we don’t feel it. We have good health, great friends and family, a roof over our heads and jobs.
So, to pass on our blessings, to give a bit more, we have decided that we are going to participate in The Walk To End Hunger at the MOA.
This is another event that is Co-Sponsored/Run by Second Harvest.
Like the NAMI walk, it’s only a 5k so even I can do it! Though it is bright and early starting at 7:30am! Oh, well, we live right on the LRT and will most likely take that to the event.
As we have registered and paid our fee, donations are always welcomed! So, if you have a few extra bucks, could you throw them here: Just one
Not a guilt trip, but just a reminder, that while we all will be blessed to be “stuffed” on Turkey Day, others will be lucky to find a scrap.
Thank you in advance and have a blessed, happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is just a week away! How the time flies.
Well, the Better Half and I are doing something different this year. These past couple years we have really become more aware of how blessed we are – even on the days we don’t feel it. We have good health, great friends and family, a roof over our heads and jobs.
So, to pass on our blessings, to give a bit more, we have decided that we are going to participate in The Walk To End Hunger at the MOA.
This is another event that is Co-Sponsored/Run by Second Harvest.
Like the NAMI walk, it’s only a 5k so even I can do it! Though it is bright and early starting at 7:30am! Oh, well, we live right on the LRT and will most likely take that to the event.
As we have registered and paid our fee, donations are always welcomed! So, if you have a few extra bucks, could you throw them here: Just one
Not a guilt trip, but just a reminder, that while we all will be blessed to be “stuffed” on Turkey Day, others will be lucky to find a scrap.
Thank you in advance and have a blessed, happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, October 12, 2009
3 years...
Little did I know that today is my 3-year anniversary with my current company.
While, three years isn't a very long time, it did get me to thinking about what else I COULD'VE accomplished in those three years.
1) written a book
2) saved more money
3) given more money
4) and on...
5) ...and on...
So, naturally, I got to thinking what CAN I do in the next three years? Or however long I'm around.
Go figure, the list is about the same.
Many are easy, and don’t take too much effort. They shouldn’t either. Helping others doesn’t have to be painful for us too!
We don’t have to give ‘til it hurts, because eventually we might not have anything left to give.
Heck, just one dollar makes a difference – even in times like these!
As for the book…well, we’ll see about that. I have many story ideas (there is never a shortage of those) but many of them don’t lend themselves to book length.
Maybe God will provide me with the Great American Novel idea…or the next “See Spot Run.”
While, three years isn't a very long time, it did get me to thinking about what else I COULD'VE accomplished in those three years.
1) written a book
2) saved more money
3) given more money
4) and on...
5) ...and on...
So, naturally, I got to thinking what CAN I do in the next three years? Or however long I'm around.
Go figure, the list is about the same.
Many are easy, and don’t take too much effort. They shouldn’t either. Helping others doesn’t have to be painful for us too!
We don’t have to give ‘til it hurts, because eventually we might not have anything left to give.
Heck, just one dollar makes a difference – even in times like these!
As for the book…well, we’ll see about that. I have many story ideas (there is never a shortage of those) but many of them don’t lend themselves to book length.
Maybe God will provide me with the Great American Novel idea…or the next “See Spot Run.”
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