tPF Charity of the Month: PLEASE READ!!!

Becca4277 · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:11 PM

I just finished watching the American Idol special (for those who did not see it, it was a show that raised $$ for AIDS and Malaria infected children in Africa, as well as hungry children here in the US). It was moving.....it made me so greatful for everything I have and so gluttonous (sp) for what I spend my $$$ on.

I donate on a regular basis, but I think it would be AWESOME if we, the members of the PF, get together and raise $$ for a worthy cause. We had briefly discussed it before but it never went anywhere. We could have Vlad and Megs collect the $$ (in a Paypal account) and then donate on behalf of the Purse Forum.

Seriously; whether it is $50 or $5000 we raise as a group, it would so so much good.

What do you all think???? Please all say yes.

Beach Bum · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:13 PM

I think u should discuss this with VLAD and Megs prior to posting this....

siworae · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:14 PM

Oh, that would be an excellent idea!

Becca4277 · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jill

I think u should discuss this with VLAD and Megs prior to posting this....

We did discuss it Jill; back last summer. Everyone who posted (which I believe included Megs) said it was a great idea. But is fizzled out.

krmkjk · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:18 PM

I'd help out! It sounds like a great idea!

BalenciagaLove · Apr 25th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Becca - Count me in!

SonyaPhi · Apr 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM

I would too definitely!! That is so awesome!!

socalgrl86 · Apr 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM

I will be more than happy to donate! :-]]

Sina · Apr 25th, 2007, 10:56 PM

I think it's a really good idea. If every member could donate even $1, we could raise a lot as a group.

nataliam1976 · Apr 26th, 2007, 08:16 PM

count me in as well !

any ideas what we would donate for? animal shelters maybe , at least part of it?

lcbaby32183 · Apr 26th, 2007, 10:29 PM

Great idea, its too bad not many people posted on this one, sad actually. We can all run around with 500 handbags and these children in Africa need 1 dollar to eat for a few days, its just so sad. I watched the special last night and it moved me to tears, it makes me feel materialistic and most importantly it makes me want to do something. Everyone should support you on this one, its only the right thing to do!

Sina · Apr 27th, 2007, 12:12 AM

^ yeah I'm kind of upset that there are not enough posts in here...

Becca4277 · Apr 27th, 2007, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by lcbaby32183

Great idea, its too bad not many people posted on this one, sad actually. We can all run around with 500 handbags and these children in Africa need 1 dollar to eat for a few days, its just so sad. I watched the special last night and it moved me to tears, it makes me feel materialistic and most importantly it makes me want to do something. Everyone should support you on this one, its only the right thing to do!

You took the words right out of my mouth. That is why I did not respond to all of the generous PF members who posted; I was so down and frustrated by the lack of responses.

amamxr · Apr 27th, 2007, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Becca4277

You took the words right out of my mouth. That is why I did not respond to all of the generous PF members who posted; I was so down and frustrated by the lack of responses.

Becca:

I honestly don't think it due to a lack of compassion from the members. The lack of response maybe due to not a lot of members visit the general discussion forum. Perhaps this should be made a sticky so that everyone can see it and it doesn't get buried.

You can count on my donation for both the children in Africa and America.

Stevie Lover · Apr 27th, 2007, 07:23 AM

I'd be happy to donate, however wanted to ask how we will decide what charities to donate to as I seem to recall from the thread about it that everybody gives to VERY different and worthwhile causes. If for some reason things don't get off the ground with this I think what I might do personally is make extra special donations to my chosen charities out of my own pocket but on behalf of everyone at TPF (with Meg & Vlad's say so of course!)

Apr 25th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#1
Becca4277 OP www.petfinder.com Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY; too far from NYC :-( Posts: 4,587	tPF Charity of the Month: PLEASE READ!!! I just finished watching the American Idol special (for those who did not see it, it was a show that raised $$ for AIDS and Malaria infected children in Africa, as well as hungry children here in the US). It was moving.....it made me so greatful for everything I have and so gluttonous (sp) for what I spend my $$$ on. I donate on a regular basis, but I think it would be AWESOME if we, the members of the PF, get together and raise $$ for a worthy cause. We had briefly discussed it before but it never went anywhere. We could have Vlad and Megs collect the $$ (in a Paypal account) and then donate on behalf of the Purse Forum. Seriously; whether it is $50 or $5000 we raise as a group, it would so so much good. What do you all think???? Please all say yes.

Apr 25th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#2
Beach Bum Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 34,996	Re: Please Read!! I think u should discuss this with VLAD and Megs prior to posting this....
Beach Bum Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 34,996

Apr 25th, 2007, 09:14 PM	#3
siworae Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,375	Re: Please Read!! Oh, that would be an excellent idea!

Apr 25th, 2007, 09:18 PM	#5
krmkjk Kelli Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,191	Re: Please Read!! I'd help out! It sounds like a great idea!

Apr 25th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#6
BalenciagaLove Plisse Me! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5,275	Re: Please Read!! Becca - Count me in!

Apr 25th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#7
SonyaPhi Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,263	Re: Please Read!! I would too definitely!! That is so awesome!!

Apr 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#8
socalgrl86 Mommy Extraordinaire Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,208	Re: Please Read!! I will be more than happy to donate! :-]]

Apr 25th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#9
Sina Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,912	Re: Please Read!! I think it's a really good idea. If every member could donate even $1, we could raise a lot as a group.
Sina Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,912

Apr 26th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#10
nataliam1976 skankatude in hiding Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 17,782	Re: Please Read!! count me in as well ! any ideas what we would donate for? animal shelters maybe , at least part of it?

Apr 26th, 2007, 10:29 PM	#11
lcbaby32183 Account Deactivated Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 42	Re: Please Read!! Great idea, its too bad not many people posted on this one, sad actually. We can all run around with 500 handbags and these children in Africa need 1 dollar to eat for a few days, its just so sad. I watched the special last night and it moved me to tears, it makes me feel materialistic and most importantly it makes me want to do something. Everyone should support you on this one, its only the right thing to do!

Apr 27th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#12
Sina Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,912	Re: Please Read!! ^ yeah I'm kind of upset that there are not enough posts in here...
Sina Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,912

Apr 27th, 2007, 07:23 AM	#15
Stevie Lover Stevie will be mine! Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346	Re: Please Read!! I'd be happy to donate, however wanted to ask how we will decide what charities to donate to as I seem to recall from the thread about it that everybody gives to VERY different and worthwhile causes. If for some reason things don't get off the ground with this I think what I might do personally is make extra special donations to my chosen charities out of my own pocket but on behalf of everyone at TPF (with Meg & Vlad's say so of course!)