tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post7623876804776695590..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: What Would Linus Do?Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-53712448900457124652008-12-18T13:43:00.000-05:002008-12-18T13:43:00.000-05:00SOS Childrens Villages - they create homes for orp...SOS Childrens Villages - they create homes for orphans in many countries (including Canada and the US) that mimic families - one "mom" and a bunch of kids live in a house. One of the best ways to help orphans grow up normally! That and MSF are my top charities at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-88603753727138727932008-12-18T00:58:00.000-05:002008-12-18T00:58:00.000-05:00Oh crap. I think I missed the cutoff by an hour. ...Oh crap. I think I missed the cutoff by an hour. Bugger.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-14098846504236632352008-12-18T00:57:00.000-05:002008-12-18T00:57:00.000-05:00When I have money to donate, I donate to JDRF beca...When I have money to donate, I donate to JDRF because my oldest daughter has had type 1 diabetes for 11 long, finger-poked years and I loathe the disease with every fiber of my being. <BR/><BR/>This year, I don't have much to spare, so I give to the bell-ringers from the Salvation Army. I also donate clothing and household goods there.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-43578381449158262822008-12-17T22:08:00.001-05:002008-12-17T22:08:00.001-05:00One of the greatest programs I've come across is t...One of the greatest programs I've come across is the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. They provide books to all children in a community from birth-5 years of age. Each month a child receives a brand new hardcover book. It is an amazing program to promote literacy.<BR/><BR/>My nieces receive these books every month and some of our favorite books have come from here. <BR/><BR/>A community pays for the books and mailings, promotes the program, registers the children and then the Dollywood Foundation takes over and manages the book deliveries. In our community, United Way sponsors the program. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if you can support the main program or if you have to support the individual programs in the community (i.e. United Way)<BR/><BR/>If I were to win, I'd love for the United Way in my community to receive the charity donation specifically to help fund The Imagination Library.lacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055309053191227015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-43280725012186524092008-12-17T22:08:00.000-05:002008-12-17T22:08:00.000-05:00This is a wonderful thing you're doing, Catherine....This is a wonderful thing you're doing, Catherine. I wish my blog was big enough to do the same. I really like what Heifer International does, but I haven't seen anyone mention National Public Radio. They have had to cut back 7% of their employees this year, and have cancelled two of my family's favorite programs. From the hilarious Car Talk to the informative All Things Considered, there is something (educational) for everyone.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for being such a wonderful, giving person and doing this.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1548354990657265772008-12-17T21:18:00.000-05:002008-12-17T21:18:00.000-05:00I think what you are doing is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! We...I think what you are doing is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! <BR/><BR/>We support Ronald McDonald House Charities. They make a world of difference to those that must travel with their children for medical treatment. I know first hand because my son's Neurosurgeon is located over 800 miles from home in Chicago. It's nice to not have to worry about lodging and food when our son is in the hospital. I don't know what we'd do without them!!<BR/><BR/>Any Ronald Mcdonald house will do, but we stay at this one: http://www.rmhccni.org/content.cfm/rmhuofcQueen of the Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453358102605274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-27180607143904325102008-12-17T20:05:00.000-05:002008-12-17T20:05:00.000-05:00I've joined a Relay for Life team, so I would love...I've joined a Relay for Life team, so I would love for the amount to go to Relay for Life, which, in turn, goes to the American Cancer Society. <BR/><BR/>Great idea!/\Heather/\https://www.blogger.com/profile/15725136834679936700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-91763986948369331852008-12-17T19:54:00.000-05:002008-12-17T19:54:00.000-05:00We support Shriners Childrens Hospital. My son has...We support Shriners Childrens Hospital. My son has clubfoot and they have provided all of our service and surgeries free.<BR/><BR/>Lee :)<BR/>leechrista @ gmail dot comMySentimentExactLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851220624320384540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-91077704074808913872008-12-17T19:19:00.000-05:002008-12-17T19:19:00.000-05:00st. jude. i'm a closet jon and kate plust 8 freak...st. jude. i'm a closet jon and kate plust 8 freak, and i fell in love with the place when they visited recently. awesome place. wonderful people.Yohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515522021380382847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-46197909904145106042008-12-17T15:43:00.000-05:002008-12-17T15:43:00.000-05:00Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is a lovely id...Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This is a lovely idea, thanks.<BR/><BR/>kotharil at gmaillisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755223071202107135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-3064963070463092772008-12-17T14:32:00.000-05:002008-12-17T14:32:00.000-05:00I would choose the Salvation Army. This year my d...I would choose the Salvation Army. This year my daughter's soccer team is collecting gift items for girls in the same age range as the team, whose families could use some help this holiday season. The Salvation Army will help identify and distribute our gifts.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!!<BR/>RonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-55379756836017196222008-12-17T13:50:00.000-05:002008-12-17T13:50:00.000-05:00Great idea! My charity ( I think it counts as a c...Great idea! My charity ( I think it counts as a charity, since it's non profit) is my church's christian school. we live in one of the poorest counties in Michigan, and many of our school families struggle to pay tuition, let alone buy Christmas presents this year. If I won, I would offer one to the school to give away to a child. the school is pre-k through 8th grade.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910073537485271665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-67435820476049142242008-12-17T13:22:00.000-05:002008-12-17T13:22:00.000-05:00The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Networkhttp://w...The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network<BR/><BR/>http://www.foodallergy.org/<BR/><BR/>Thank you for doing this.Maria Meleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975394356496650716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-52653351027801597382008-12-17T12:41:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:41:00.000-05:00I support our local Hospice organization. And I wo...I support our local Hospice organization. And I would love me a shuffle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-58416171094629017712008-12-17T12:39:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:39:00.000-05:00CouleeCap. I just held a Holiday Party complete w...CouleeCap. <BR/><BR/>I just held a Holiday Party complete with a Silent Auction. All proceeds of the auction went to this fabulous charity that helps families in need during the holidays. Which was awesome that we could do that...however, donations and proceeds were not as high as we anticipated so we were not able to help as many families as we would have liked.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!ANTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991468850663327622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-77651445375340031722008-12-17T12:14:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:14:00.000-05:00There are so many worthy charities, but the Multip...There are so many worthy charities, but the Multiple Sclersis Association of America (MSAA) is one that has helped many people like me who deal with Multiple Sclerosis on a daily basis. Thanks for the great giveaway that keeps giving!<BR/><BR/>traceys at suddenlink dot netTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208844215047140087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-51597542097127008772008-12-17T12:00:00.000-05:002008-12-17T12:00:00.000-05:00St Judes. Childrens HospitalSt Judes. Childrens HospitalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-32399101750810357552008-12-17T11:43:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:43:00.000-05:00We support St Judes as my husband was a patient as...We support St Judes as my husband was a patient as a child and Komen as there is breast cancer in my family.Mathis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753642655993931092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-73758278787273702082008-12-17T11:39:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:39:00.000-05:00I support Girl Scouts, as well as various other ch...I support Girl Scouts, as well as various other charities many of them through my volunteer work with Girl Scouts. But this one is nearest to our hearts right now.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17698546322970327224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-30492109591914339542008-12-17T11:05:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:05:00.000-05:00I LOVE your plan here. I hope it catches on quickl...I LOVE your plan here. I hope it catches on quickly... I'll tell me friends!<BR/>My favorite society-improver is Compassion International.<BR/><BR/>kujoko at att dot netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-76589641222864163032008-12-17T11:04:00.000-05:002008-12-17T11:04:00.000-05:00ACLU. Because of the last 8 years...ACLU. Because of the last 8 years...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-77236577046868091262008-12-17T10:57:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:57:00.000-05:00Every year my daughter and I clean out her room an...Every year my daughter and I clean out her room and take any gently used toys to the childrens ward at the hospital. We also adopt a needy family every Christmas. <BR/><BR/>My charities? The Alzheimers Association and The American Lung Cancer Association. I lost my beloved grandparents to both of these. <BR/><BR/>Happy and blessed holidays.<BR/>kgriffin1968@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54081790756196187902008-12-17T10:27:00.000-05:002008-12-17T10:27:00.000-05:00What a wonderful idea, one for which I can't help ...What a wonderful idea, one for which I can't help but "un-lurk."<BR/><BR/>My favorite charity is University of Michigan's Congenital Heart Center. They were able to remove a complicated, golf-ball-sized tumor from my one-year-old son's heart. A year and two months later, he is doing wonderfully and, for this, I am eternally grateful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-66982741338342562292008-12-17T09:51:00.000-05:002008-12-17T09:51:00.000-05:00Linus would totally give to Guiding Eyes for the B...Linus would totally give to Guiding Eyes for the Blind! They train guide dogs. guidingeyes.org<BR/><BR/>I give money to them because my brother is blind and his guide dog gives him critical independence and saves his life every day.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674735841575589260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-84035943141495402692008-12-17T09:23:00.000-05:002008-12-17T09:23:00.000-05:00My favorite blog giveaway of the season went to 2 ...My favorite blog giveaway of the season went to 2 moms in need. One received a Radio Flyer’s #46 Classic Lights & Sounds Trike. The other received a set of American Girl’s Bitty Twins Dolls.<BR/><BR/>YOu can read about it here: http://mominthecity.com/wp/2008/10/31/mom-in-the-city%e2%80%99s-holiday-toy-guide-2008-charitable-giveaway/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com