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HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
edited June 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
I normally would never do this, but considering the overwhelming generosity I have seen displayed by members of this club over the years, I thought it might be worth a shot. A very good friend of mine lost his house today in a tragic fire.

http://video.nbc4i.com/v/57599792/condo ... alarm+fire

He and his family lost everything. While my friends and I are doing what we can to help them financially, the one area where they could really use some help is with clothes for their little girl Mya (she's 2).
I was wondering if any of you out there might have some clothes that your kids have grown out of that you don't need anymore and would care to donate. She is either a size 2T or 3T. If anyone can help, please shoot me a PM,

Thanks.
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  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    Oh I wish I could help out. All the kids in my house are currently wearing sizes 3 to 7 so we don't have any to spare. I will ask around. Have you tried FreeCycle for your area? I find that people on there are very generous. Go to www.freecycle.com and search for your town/zip code then join and post exactly like this:

    WANTED: Children's Clothing for Family Who Lost Everything (Your Town)

    you can elaborate in the post

    it has to be approved by the group leader but i'm sure it will be
    and then you'll receive emails. You can collect and donate to the family/

    Good on you for doing this!
    peace,
    jo

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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    StillHere wrote:
    Oh I wish I could help out. All the kids in my house are currently wearing sizes 3 to 7 so we don't have any to spare. I will ask around. Have you tried FreeCycle for your area? I find that people on there are very generous. Go to http://www.freecycle.com and search for your town/zip code then join and post exactly like this:

    WANTED: Children's Clothing for Family Who Lost Everything (Your Town)

    you can elaborate in the post

    it has to be approved by the group leader but i'm sure it will be
    and then you'll receive emails. You can collect and donate to the family/

    Good on you for doing this!

    Thanks alot Stillhere. I didn't know about this. I will look into it
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    So sad..I'm glad to hear everyone is ok. I would love to help!
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Heisenberg wrote:
    I normally would never do this, but considering the overwhelming generosity I have seen displayed by members of this club over the years, I thought it might be worth a shot. A very good friend of mine lost his house today in a tragic fire.

    http://video.nbc4i.com/v/57599792/condo ... alarm+fire

    He and his family lost everything. While my friends and I are doing what we can to help them financially, the one area where they could really use some help is with clothes for their little girl Mya (she's 2).
    I was wondering if any of you out there might have some clothes that your kids have grown out of that you don't need anymore and would care to donate. She is either a size 2T or 3T. If anyone can help, please shoot me a PM,

    Thanks.


    Just shot a text to my buddy. He has an 7 and 5 year old and maybe he has some of the clothes from the past. I don't know but it's worth a shot.
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.
  • LoulouLoulou Posts: 6,247
    Wow! :shock: that's terrible! I gave away a whole bunch but they would have been too small anyway. I would like to get her something though, if that's okay? :(
    Will go through my little one's clothes tomorrow (she's between a 2-3) I'm sure there are still things that no longer fit her too.
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  • vduboisevduboise Posts: 1,937
    PM sent. My kid is growing up out of her clothes so fast- I have stuff bagged away- so I can send it to someone who'll use it.
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    I'll get a hold of my sister today and see if she has clothes that my niece (2 also) isn't wearing!
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  • of.the.girlof.the.girl Posts: 10,026
    first box went out today! :mrgreen: Should get to you by next week sometime.
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    You guys are awesome. Thank you so much.
  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    So sorry to hear this.

    I have absolutely no girls clothes and it would probably cost to a bit to send from here. But I wish them all really well on getting things back together.
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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Claireack wrote:
    So sorry to hear this.

    I have absolutely no girls clothes and it would probably cost to a bit to send from here. But I wish them all really well on getting things back together.

    Thanks so much Claireack. I got a text from my friend today and he said it isn't easy and won't be for a good while, but they are hanging in there.
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Forgot to post here yesterday but my buddy had already dropped his stuff off at the salvation army over a year ago. He doesn't have anything in those size ranges anymore. Sorry.
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    DS1119 wrote:
    Forgot to post here yesterday but my buddy had already dropped his stuff off at the salvation army over a year ago. He doesn't have anything in those size ranges anymore. Sorry.

    Thanks for trying DS. All those horrible things 81 says about you are untrue ;)
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Heisenberg wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    Forgot to post here yesterday but my buddy had already dropped his stuff off at the salvation army over a year ago. He doesn't have anything in those size ranges anymore. Sorry.

    Thanks for trying DS. All those horrible things 81 says about you are untrue ;)


    No they aren't.
  • LoulouLoulou Posts: 6,247
    I apologise for taking so long, have checked and could find a couple of things but cost of shipping is probably more than what the clothes are worth. Would it make more sense to send some money or a voucher?
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    PJ20 USA 2011 night 2
    Adelaide BIG DAY OUT 2014
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Loulou wrote:
    I apologise for taking so long, have checked and could find a couple of things but cost of shipping is probably more than what the clothes are worth. Would it make more sense to send some money or a voucher?

    Loulou, that is very sweet of you, but the thought is more than enough. In fact, we have received so much generosity, not only from people on here, but from others as well, that my friends are actually doing very well in terms of replacing clothes, etc., especially for their little one. They've actually asked that we hold off on giving them much more right now because they are a bit overwhelmed. So again, thank you for the thought. :)
  • LoulouLoulou Posts: 6,247
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Loulou wrote:
    I apologise for taking so long, have checked and could find a couple of things but cost of shipping is probably more than what the clothes are worth. Would it make more sense to send some money or a voucher?

    Loulou, that is very sweet of you, but the thought is more than enough. In fact, we have received so much generosity, not only from people on here, but from others as well, that my friends are actually doing very well in terms of replacing clothes, etc., especially for their little one. They've actually asked that we hold off on giving them much more right now because they are a bit overwhelmed. So again, thank you for the thought. :)
    No problem, that's really lovely that they have had so much support. Poor things! If you need any more help with anything for them I'd be more than happy to oblige.
    “ "Thank you Palestrina. It’s a wonderful evening, it’s great to be here and I wanna dedicate you a super sexy song." " (last words of Mark Sandman of Morphine)


    Adelaide 1998
    Adelaide 2003
    Adelaide 2006 night 1
    Adelaide 2006 night 2
    Adelaide 2009
    Melbourne 2009
    Christchurch NZ 2009
    Eddie Vedder, Adelaide 2011
    PJ20 USA 2011 night 1
    PJ20 USA 2011 night 2
    Adelaide BIG DAY OUT 2014
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Loulou wrote:
    No problem, that's really lovely that they have had so much support. Poor things! If you need any more help with anything for them I'd be more than happy to oblige.

    Thank you.
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Well guys, I really appreciate all of your generosity and support, but for now it looks like we are holding off on collecting any more for my friend and his family. They are a bit overwhelmed right now and due to your generosity, as well as others, they are now fixed for clothes, money, etc. for a while. Again, I can't thank you enough for your willingness to help out. The people in this club never cease to amaze me. Thanks again for everything.
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