Archive through December 15, 2003
TV ClubHouse: Archive: TVCH Holiday Exchange- EXCHANGES :
Archive through December 15, 2003
Grannie | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 01:51 pm     Dear TVCH Grannie: CINDER has made a gift in your name to the American Diabetes Association. As you may know, the American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. This honor gift brings us closer to the realization of our mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. If we can ever be of service to you or your loved ones, please do not hesitate to call on us at 1-800-DIABETES. Sincerely, Cheryl Edwards Director, Memorial and Honor Program |
Mak1 | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 04:14 pm     Aw, Gracie, that letter warmed my heart and made me teary-eyed. I wish they could all be here to play in our mountains of snow...it's great fun for the young and old (and young-at-heart) kids! Thank you again!! |
Reader234 | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 06:24 pm     I cant tell you how appreciative my boys are that a "perfect stranger" is willing to give money in thier names to the Stan Mikita Hearing Impaired Hockey Association. For all the hocky fans out here, Stan is truly a hands on man in this organization, it is completely volunteer, the coaches come out because of Stan (college coach for WI, Jeff Sauer, the winningest college coach - 5 rings!!) he brings his team, they all volunteer at least one week a year (more during the Deaf Olympics) The first year we joined, we knew nothing, but we knew who Stan Mikita is - I saw him lacing up DS skates, I rushed over, only to be stopped by him, "Mom, here I'm just Uncle Stan, you'll see!! We are now family, forever" (the year DD was 2 and toddling about Stan left his gloves out, such a perfect picture of him grabbing her in his arms laughing) Funny, I guess I should post a pic of us with Uncle Stan, we always forget he is "famous", that is how this organization is run. Stan plays golf (he is the golf pro at a course near here) money he wins goes to "AHIHA" He is amazing. If anyone remembers Gene Ubriaco (Ubi for short) he's also a huge part of this organization - volunteer (he was head coach of the Pennsylvania team and played professionally also) DS second year with this organization, after his first game (he had only skated 7 days in his life, this mom didnt want her baby playing hockey, he never mentioned after that first year... well they moved him up to the next team to bond with the kids his age, I remember telling the coach, "uh, he cant stop" he replied "dont worry, we'll teach him today" and they did (sorta!! LOL) well, after that game Coach Gene was so impressed with the size of ds heart, and soul for the game (ds figured he couldnt out skate the kids, so ds would think where would they go, and head there, it was funny to watch him skate fast where no one was, and suddenly a puck would come his way!! Beautiful) So Coach Gene was buying him popcorn to reward him, and then Coach says "MOM, you get this kid on a team, or I'm coming after you!!" Well, we did, and anytime we were at the Wolves game, we'd get to go (well the boys lol) in the locker room, one time we went and said we were "family" of Coach Gene, his wife was there, dh almost fainted, but hey, AHIHA said we were family, and I said "from AHIHA" she smiled and said of course, we are family" And due to financial constraits (dh was laid off, and hasnt found a comparable salaried position) we cannot pay the $3000 a year (tournaments, equipment, cost of joining a team is upwards of $1500 to pay for ice and coaches) but DS was still given a College Scholarship by this organization, they paid his college tuition for this year. So thank you Pamy,SirBill, family you have warmed our hearts this holiday season!! |
Reader234 | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 06:25 pm     oh, and Pamy, you are an angel indeed this holiday season with your donation to your church, and answering the wishes of those you'll never meet. I am blessed indeed for knowing you, Thank you!! |
Pamy | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 06:40 pm     Aaahh Reader, you made my day!!! |
Whoami | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:25 pm     In honor of Bobbie_552001.... A check is on its way to the Hospice Bobbie works at, to help the family of a boy who was recently in their program. I hope you don't mind Bobbie, but I am copy/pasting part of the message you put in my folder about this. Cause it can't be said better than you did, and my paraphrasing wouldn't do your kindness justice...
Quote:I'm a Hospice nurse and I would have to say that is very close to my heart. Not only at work but in my home life as well. Recently we had a young boy (13) die in our program of a brain tumor. He not only left behind his parents but 3 younger siblings. Their medical bills have been overwhelming and have left them literally pennyless. This year my children along with my family have decided to adopt them for Christmas. There are several other people that I work with doing so as well...but our hope is to collect enough so that they too may enjoy their Christmas, and anything left over will be designated to go towards their medical bills. All this is being done through my local Hospice.
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Wapland | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:29 pm     Grannie thank you so much for honouring me with your generous donation. Many of you know that my family's dear friend, Alex, who is 14 was diagnosed with brain cancer. Grannie has put a smile on this TVCHER's face with her selfless act of kindness. I only pray that some day soon, cancer will be beaten by Alex. I thank you Grannie for helping to give the wonderful professionals, who work tirelessly in this battle, the tools they need to do the great work they do. You are a kind and thoughtful new friend. Zmom....thank you for giving US this wonderful tool, to make our stay here a little brighter, our friendship cirlces a little wider and our Christmas spirits a little wiser. You have added to our journey...thanks. Merry Christmas to all of my dear friends. May you be blessed with many joys this special season. Wappy  |
Reader234 | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 08:17 am     A truly special thread... smiling, and I have goosebumps reading about Bobbie, and Wappy... YEAH who, and grannie!!
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Pamy | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 10:39 am     This whole thread gives me goosebumps! Thanks Zmom for thinking of this great idea and putting it together!! What a special bunch of people we have here at TVCH! I wish everyone a blessed holiday season! |
Weinermr | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 11:49 am     On behalf of Azriel, two families have been blessed by a Secret Santa this holiday season. Gift certificates have been presented to two families. Each family received a gift certificate to a local grocery store, and a gift certificate to WalMart. The gifts were made through the Women's and Children's Crisis Center, Whittier, California. The Women and Children's Crisis Shelter (WCCS) is a nonprofit organization providing free emergency services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Primarily serving the Southeast Los Angeles area, the WCCS intervention program includes: 24 Hour Crisis Hotline Emergency shelter for up to 28 women and children (7 families) at a time Emergency medical care A safe shelter for 30 days Crisis intervention counseling Advocacy - financial, legal, and educational services to help victims help themselves. Schooling for children, which includes a full-time teacher, provided by the local school district Parenting programs Food, clothing, toys and sundries Coordination with other social service agencies Pre-employment and job assessment counseling Thank you Azriel for providing such a wonderful idea, and allowing me to make a donation on your behalf. |
Azriel | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 09:05 am     Weinermr, when I saw your email that told me what gift you had given in my name, I cried. You couldn't have made me happier. Just knowing that these women and children who have been through so much darkness will get a little ray of sunshine in their lives is so exciting. It makes me especially happy knowing that the women will be able to walk into the store just like everyone else and pick out special things that their children want. THANK YOU!!! |
Azriel | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 09:15 am     Zachsmom, Bless you for having this idea and sharing it with us! You've touched so many lives this Christmas and filled us all with joy! We are so lucky to have you as part of our TVCH family. |
Cjr | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 07:42 pm     Hi Egbok! I wanted to let you know I drew a couple of names and went shopping this afternoon. I picked for you a little 7 year old girl named Jasmine. She asked for a sweater and pink shoes! It broke my heart to think that that is what a 7 year old asked for. So of course I got her a pink sweater with 2 gray kittens on it and a pair of pink and white tennis shoes. I found a pair of pink fuzzy slippers that say "Princess" on them that are absolutely adorable! My granddaughter is getting a pair of slippers also! I picked Jasmine up a Barbie doll and a few outfits and bought a bike for Barbie to ride. I had so much fun. I love buying girl stuff! Take care and Merry Christmas. |
Egbok | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 09:01 pm     Awwwww Cjr, you did my heart good! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You went over and beyond what I asked....and you did egg-actly what I would have done for Jasmine. I love everything you got for her...and in pink...so cute!! You are an angel and I'll always remember your kindness to Jasmine and to me. Merry Christmas Cjr to you and all those you love! |
Melfie1222 | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 10:31 pm     ditto what Azriel said... Thanks! to Zachsmom for organizing this. I had fun participating and I love reading about what everyone else is doing. |
Egbok | Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 12:34 am     Hi Who, I thought I would share in this thread what I shared with you via email recently: Dear Who, I am forwarding the "order confirmation" for the donation that I made to the California Wolf Center in your name "Whoami". I've asked them to send you an email acknowledging the donation in your name and I hope they will contact you at your email. Merry Christmas! Love, Eggie And this was Who's response to me via email: Hi Eggie! How wonderful! Thank you! I'll let you know when they contact me. Merry Christmas to you too! Love, Who |
Twiggyish | Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 12:57 pm     On behalf of Gidget, A little 1 year old girl was chosen to receive Christmas presents. I chose her from a Giving/Angel tree for the Salvation Army. We had fun picking out clothes for her. We even nicknamed the little girl, "Angel". There's also included a set of blocks which make animal noises when put together. Merry Christmas!! |
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Djgirl | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 10:26 am     A donation has been made to the Toronto "Adopt a Family" program on behalf of Patichou. I hope this will warm your heart Pat - there are four children and a single working mother who just can't afford gifts & the small necessities in life. Our bank has sponsored them and I donated funds & diapers in your name. |
Lucy | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 11:04 am     I wanted to post this message that I got from Melfie, and thank her again for her generous donation to help a family in need. "Hi Lucy! I got to go shopping for books today... yay! On the tree at the bookstore this year, on each child's ornament they included some specifics about the child's interests. They used to just put name and age, so this was great to help decide which books to pick for each child. They also included some single mom/child pairs this year. Here's what we got: for Michelle, age 10, who listed Winnie the Pooh as her favorite, we got her a box set of 4 of the Christopher Robin & Winnie the Pooh books. For Sapphire, age 5, who asked for picture books with animals, we got her Richard Scarry's Best Word Book and Busy, Busy Town (I adored Richard Scarry books when I was little, still do in fact!) For single mom Kayla, age 20, she asked for the Lord of the Rings Return of the King, and for her one year old son Braden we got a couple of board books. I had a blast, and there is now a star hanging on the tree with "Lucy" written on it." |
Lancecrossfire | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 11:07 am     Fab, are you around??? I need to know what charity/cause you'd like me to contribute to. |
Bobbie_552001 | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 12:05 pm     I just recieved a very generous check in the mail from Who...we will go shopping at the end of the week for our Hospice family. I contacted mom today to see what the children could use...through her tears she gave me a list of very small gifts and refused to make out a "wish list" for herself or her husband. Hugs to you Who....what a blessing you have been in my life this Christmas season. |
Halfunit | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 04:32 pm     HO! HO! HO! (And no, I'm not talking about Pamy, Hippy, or Fanny! ) Today was the day that I was able to fulfill my Holiday Exchange. My recipient is Zachsmom, and after a few e-mail exchanges, we decided to make a toy donation to my local battered/abused women's shelter. I thought that at this time of year, if mom and the kids have to stay at the shelter, the fewer things mom has to worry about, the better. So, Zachsmom is playing Santa to the children who are currently staying at the shelter. Now, this shelter does have a name, lol, but the location is secret. So secret, that I don't even know where it at, exactly. So, I have enlisted Elf Unit, to be my distributor. ( I wanted to wait a little closer to Christmas, but Unit is having his foot surgery tomorrow and will be off work for 8-10 weeks, so it was tonight or February! ) Items delivered by Elf Unit included: *A pack of 6 pacifiers for the infants. *Four stuffed animals, of the teddy bear variety. *The board games, Chutes & Ladders and Candyland to stay at the shelter because those games RULE !! *A donation to the Toys"R"Us A Time For Smiles Holiday Toy Drive. Confirmation e-mail: Thank you for donating to the Toys"R"Us A Time For Smiles Holiday Toy Drive. Your donation will be directed to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, who will purchase toys to benefit deserving children. Have a happy holiday season! On the wrapped gifts, I put tags on them saying they were FROM: Zachsmom @ www.tvclubhouse.com. It will be interesting to see if anyone comes looking for us out of curiosity. HO! HO! HO! |
Hermione69 | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 05:03 pm     On behalf of Cinder , I made two donations. One is to the National Psoriasis Organization. And the other is to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. I mailed in my donations, so it may take awhile for them to be processed, but I wanted Cinder to know. Happy Holidays to All! |
Halfunit | Monday, December 15, 2003 - 05:54 pm     Yay NPF! Yay Cinder! Yay Hermie! |
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