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12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

A Boy Named Seo Nov 27 2013 05:39 PM

It's time again for this fine tradition, started way back in the golden era of Messrs Mo Vaughan and Jason Phillips. The way it works is this --->> each participant gives the name of a charity they support. After a random drawing of names, each of us gives a donation of a pre-determined amount to the charity we drew. That's it. In years previous, we've done amounts ranging from $18 to $20 to $25, thereabouts, and some benevolent souls have gone above and beyond cause they feel like it, but that's not expected at all. It's a nice way to do a little something for someone else, somewhere else, that's in need. If you're in, say so here (and include your wonderful charity!) and we'll shuffle up and deal after we wake from our turkey hangovers. Thanks for kick, as always, Sharon! And happy thanksgiving and beyond to you cranes here at the Pool.

themetfairy Nov 27 2013 05:46 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

As always Seo, thank you for organizing the exchange. You're a good man! I'm once again going to choose The Tug McGraw Foundation as my charity.

cooby Nov 27 2013 06:19 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

http://www.clintoncountyspca.org/

Fman99 Nov 27 2013 06:35 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Picking the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness with respect to my wife who is affected by this affliction. Thanks again ABNS for your coordination.

TransMonk Nov 27 2013 06:45 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan Thanks to ABNS and all who participate. This is annually my favorite thread in the pool.

d'Kong76 Nov 27 2013 08:38 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

https://www.harlemrbi.org/

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 27 2013 08:39 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Many, many thanks to ABNS. OxFam America this year for me.

sharpie Nov 27 2013 08:52 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

So many worthy causes. Here's another one. https://camfed.org/

Rockin' Doc Nov 27 2013 10:50 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

The Charity Gift Exchange is a great tradition of the CPF. Thanks to Seo for once again organizing this wonderful effort. I will once again choose the V Foundation for my charity. Their site may be found here: [url]http://www.jimmyv.org/ If it is okay with everyone else, I would like to double up by submitting two charities this year. In return, I will most gladly take 2 of the charities submitted by other members of the forum. For my second charity, I wish to submit the Fisher House Foundation as a memorial tribute to my father for his 23 years of military service. Their site may be found here: [url]http://www.fisherhouse.org

Gwreck Nov 28 2013 10:13 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

In. [url]http://www.whyhunger.org/

metsguyinmichigan Nov 28 2013 05:03 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

One of the coolest things about the Crane Pool friends! Thank you for organizing! Count me in! Www.santaclausgirls.org is a Grand Rapids-based group overseen by my former employers that provides toys and clothes to needy children during the holidays. I've helped deliver the gifts and it is heartbreaking.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 29 2013 06:28 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Packard Center for ALS Research.Thanx and happy holidayz!!

G-Fafif Nov 29 2013 02:10 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

The 11518, for the storm-stricken residents of East Rockaway, the South Shore community I called home for 12 years -- still fighting back from Sandy, forever getting confused with all the other Rockaways and even befuddling state inspectors who didn't show up as scheduled to check on flood damage because they just assumed this little slice of Nassau County sat in Queens...which East Rockaway does not so much as border. (I experienced this type of mistaken identity repeatedly under more benign circumstances; and what Mets fan doesn't know what it's like to be from New York and have it assumed that if you like baseball you must be a fan of some other local team?) More info here.

metirish Nov 29 2013 07:19 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks to Seo and all that participate . Once again I put forward International Children's Heart Foundation A lot of you probably see me sharing their amazing work on my FB page, it would be rare for a child to die in this country from a heart defect because they did not have access to the care needed, unfortunately it is not the case in various parts of the world....Russia included They are currently in Benghazi https://www.facebook.com/pages/Internat ... 7999957440 http://babyheart.org/babyheart-missions ... e-operate/ Another great thing is they not only do the surgeries but also train local surgeons , RN"s etc. to do the procedures.

Chad Ochoseis Dec 02 2013 06:38 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Wouldn't want to miss this. I'm pretty quiet under normal circumstances, so it may not have been noticed that I've done almost no posting in the past few months. I've had a lot going on in my life - some good, some bad. About the worst is that my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. So, in his honor, http://www.ecan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home.

seawolf17 Dec 02 2013 11:26 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

In. http://literacysuffolk.org/

Edgy MD Dec 05 2013 12:31 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

In. I've been up to my neck in Haiyan relief. Since it's self-serving of me to name my own agency, whoever gets paired with me, well, just go with whatever your judgment says is the best relief agency working in the Philippines right now.

metsguyinmichigan Dec 05 2013 03:38 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Chad Ochoseis wrote: Wouldn't want to miss this. I'm pretty quiet under normal circumstances, so it may not have been noticed that I've done almost no posting in the past few months. I've had a lot going on in my life - some good, some bad. About the worst is that my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. So, in his honor, http://www.ecan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home. So sorry to hear this, Chad. Will keep your family in our prayers.

Edgy MD Dec 05 2013 03:43 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Indeed. Hang tough. Got the big c visiting my family right now also.

themetfairy Dec 09 2013 01:43 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

What are we up to - 17 participants? Is this where we normally top out? What do you think Seo - shall we set Thursday the 12th as a deadline and then have you do your matchup magic?

d'Kong76 Dec 09 2013 02:04 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Edgy MD wrote: Indeed. Hang tough. Got the big c visiting my family right now also. Yeah, us too. Indeed, indeed!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 09 2013 04:48 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Ah, shit. Sorry to hear, ocho. Best wishes for your pops. Fairy - Thurs the 12th sounds good for the cut-off date. Anyone else, want in, say so now!

Centerfield Dec 10 2013 07:39 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

I'm in. My charity: https://www.causes.com/causes/177778-ba ... n-campaign

A Boy Named Seo Dec 12 2013 12:07 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

I'm going with the Polaris Project this year. They combat human trafficking, and offer social services to the survivors they help escape from monsters who have entrapped and enslaved them. I wanted to choose a different charity this year, an org that fights sex trafficking, and these guys do it well (and efficiently according to Chartity Nav). http://www.polarisproject.org/index.php So counting the generous and benevolent Rockin' Doc, we've got 19 beautiful participants this year. I'll spin the big wheel shortly and get the pairings sorted out. Happy holidays, wonderful CPF friends.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 12 2013 05:18 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Here's the goods. Your name followed by the name you drew and their charity. Some very fine recipients below. Was nice to read about each as I cutted & pasted. Happy donating. There were 19 items in your list. Here they are in random order: 1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk 2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger 3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research 4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls 5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network 6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA 7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan 8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518 9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice! 10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation 11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation 12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation 13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness 14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation 15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed 16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project 17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America 19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign Timestamp: 2013-12-12 23:51:54 UTC

themetfairy Dec 12 2013 05:39 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Literacy Suffolk is now $25 richer. As always, thank you seo for coordinating this. You're a good man, ABNS!

Fman99 Dec 12 2013 06:18 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thank you for your gift to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins. We have successfully received your payment and recorded your gift. Please look for your official tax receipt in the mail in the coming days. For your convenience, the details of your transaction are reproduced below: * I would like to donate the following amount: $: 25.00 * Please Select : The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research

d'Kong76 Dec 12 2013 06:54 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

A Boy Named Seo wrote: 5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network Thanks for keeping the tradition alive, Seo. 12 years ... you guys are getting old! KB's eyes watered when I told her my random charity choice for this year. Her brother has been kickin' esophageal cancer's ass for years now.

Chad Ochoseis Dec 12 2013 07:14 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks much, Kase (and to other folks for the good wishes), and best to KB's brother. I'm currently in Arizona spending a few days with Dad. Will add to Camfed's coffers when I get home.

seawolf17 Dec 13 2013 07:56 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

A Boy Named Seo wrote: 16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project Thank you for becoming a North Star Your generous gift to Polaris Project will help us provide a brighter future for victims of slavery. Please take a moment to share this opportunity with your friends and family. Ask them to become North Stars just like you. And again, thank you.

sharpie Dec 13 2013 08:30 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Dear sharpie, Thank you for your online donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF supporting UNICEF's emergency response efforts in the Philippines. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your gift, making it tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Once again, thank you for your support. Sincerely, UNICEF USA

Edgy MD Dec 13 2013 08:54 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

To the extent allowed by law! HIGH FIVE, SHARPIE!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 13 2013 11:23 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

seawolf17 wrote: A Boy Named Seo wrote: 16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project Thank you for becoming a North Star Your generous gift to Polaris Project will help us provide a brighter future for victims of slavery. Please take a moment to share this opportunity with your friends and family. Ask them to become North Stars just like you. And again, thank you. Chris, thank you thank you thank you.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 14 2013 12:58 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Donation made to a very wonderful org. Dear Jake: Your gift to Starlight helps support kids and families from hospital to home. Thank you for your $40.00 donation. Since 1983, Starlight has been partnering with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Donors like you have made it possible to serve more than 60 million kids and families.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 14 2013 01:00 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Update: [crossout:84yw6pz2]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout:84yw6pz2] 2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger [crossout:84yw6pz2]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout:84yw6pz2] 4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls [crossout:84yw6pz2]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout:84yw6pz2] 6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA [crossout:84yw6pz2]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout:84yw6pz2] 8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518 9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice! 10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation 11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation 12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation 13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness 14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation 15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed [crossout:84yw6pz2]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout:84yw6pz2] 17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America [crossout:84yw6pz2]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout:84yw6pz2]

G-Fafif Dec 14 2013 01:38 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Takin' Care of Celiac Awareness...just now.

Gwreck Dec 14 2013 02:47 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Done. Thanks again for organizing this. Thank You! Thank you very much for your recent donation to provide medical care to the world's neediest children with congenital heart defects. Your donation and those of other caring people like you will provide operations to over 1,000 children in impoverished and underdeveloped countries around the world this year. International Children's Heart Foundation is celebrating 20 years of bringing hope to life for children and their families. We have now operated on over 6,000 children in more than 30 countries. This was all made possible by generous donors such as yourself. Thank you for your generosity that helps us fulfill our mission. With sincere gratitude, International Children's Heart Foundation You are dedicating your donation In honor of Lorcan Coen

Rockin' Doc Dec 14 2013 03:35 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Transaction Date: 12/14/13 Amount: $35.00 Donation Designation: 1. Typhoon Haiyan Relief Thank you again for your generosity. Regards, The Direct Relief Team Edgy, I was pleased to contribute $35.00 to the Super Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund of Direct Relief. Direct Relief [url]http://www.directrelief.org/ earns a 4 star rating on Charity Navigator and they amazingly deliver 98.7% of all donations directly into their charitable programs. Thank you for allowing me to discover and contribute to such a worthy organization. --Doc

Rockin' Doc Dec 14 2013 03:48 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

GFafif, The 11518 organization now has $35 additional dollars to assist the residents of East Rockaway and Bay Park, NY that were effected by Hurricane Sandy last fall. --Doc

metirish Dec 14 2013 03:59 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Gwreck wrote: Done. Thanks again for organizing this. Thank You! Thank you very much for your recent donation to provide medical care to the world's neediest children with congenital heart defects. Your donation and those of other caring people like you will provide operations to over 1,000 children in impoverished and underdeveloped countries around the world this year. International Children's Heart Foundation is celebrating 20 years of bringing hope to life for children and their families. We have now operated on over 6,000 children in more than 30 countries. This was all made possible by generous donors such as yourself. Thank you for your generosity that helps us fulfill our mission. With sincere gratitude, International Children's Heart Foundation You are dedicating your donation In honor of Lorcan Coen Wow, thank you and thank you for the dedication Dear conor, Thank you for your gift of $20.00 to The V Foundation. Your donation is so important to our work – funding innovative research aimed at eliminating cancer. This research helps countless men, women, and children who are facing cancer today by funding novel, effective treatments. And it allows us to uncover strategies to prevent and cure cancer, to stop the suffering that cancer inflicts. Your generous support makes this possible. The V Foundation is an excellent steward of your money. Again in 2013, we received a top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator indicating that The V Foundation is in the top tier of charities. The V Foundation awards 100 percent of direct cash donations to cancer research and related programs. Due to generous donors, the Foundation has an endowment that covers administrative expenses. Our work is urgent and important. Much progress has been made through the research we have funded, and much remains to be accomplished. Our stellar scientific advisors ensure that we fund the best research conducted by the best physicians and scientists. We are strategic, and we are driven. Your support is invaluable to making the progress of our time, and we are deeply grateful to you! Jim Valvano challenged us by saying “Don’t Give Up . . . Don’t Ever Give Up.”® That challenge is more alive now than ever before. With your help, we will find answers that save lives. For more information on how you can help in the fight against cancer, please call us toll-free at 1-800-4-JimmyV, or visit our website at www.jimmyv.org. Again, thank you for your support. Sincerely, Susan Braun Chief Executive Officer P.S. A familiar face wants to thank YOU for your donation. Click here to view! No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution. The V Foundation for Cancer Research

Rockin' Doc Dec 14 2013 04:08 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks irish. Please thank your special little guy, conor for me as well.

G-Fafif Dec 14 2013 04:54 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Rockin' Doc wrote: GFafif, The 11518 organization now has $35 additional dollars to assist the residents of East Rockaway and Bay Park, NY that were effected by Hurricane Sandy last fall. --Doc Thanks to Doc for helping out a place that sustained damage everywhere, including its...docks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 14 2013 08:07 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Fman99 wrote: Thank you for your gift to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins. We have successfully received your payment and recorded your gift. Please look for your official tax receipt in the mail in the coming days. For your convenience, the details of your transaction are reproduced below: * I would like to donate the following amount: $: 25.00 * Please Select : The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research Thanx Effy.

Fman99 Dec 14 2013 08:19 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Thank you for your gift to the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins. We have successfully received your payment and recorded your gift. Please look for your official tax receipt in the mail in the coming days. For your convenience, the details of your transaction are reproduced below: * I would like to donate the following amount: $: 25.00 * Please Select : The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research Thanx Effy. Happy to. Thanks to GP for his donation to my charity of choice as well. This thread gives me the warm fuzzies.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 14 2013 08:23 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

And a salute to Rock N. Dock's Dad and the Fisher House.

Rockin' Doc Dec 14 2013 09:42 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks you JCL. Each year, this Charity Donation Exchange is my favorite thread. It demonstrates the quality of the people that comprise our small internet community. It makes me feel proud to be a part of this fine site.

cooby Dec 15 2013 09:26 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Gwreck, I will be writing checks later, and WhyHunger will be one of them. It looks like a wonderful charity

themetfairy Dec 15 2013 09:43 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

I always love the diversity of truly worthy charities that are represented each year.

Edgy MD Dec 15 2013 01:29 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Willets Point wrote me to express his disappointment at missing the exchange. He got on board anyhow and made a generous donation t Haiyan relief. Hooray to him!

Edgy MD Dec 15 2013 01:39 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Campaigns Harlem RBI and DREAM Charter School thank you for your generous support and we are thrilled to have you on our team. A portion of your donation may be tax deductible. A letter with the details of your donation that can be used for tax purposes will be sent to the address listed. For further deduction details and any other questions or concerns, please contact the Harlem RBI Development at development(at)harlemrbi(dot)org or 212(dot)722(dot)7105.

Gwreck Dec 15 2013 05:41 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

cooby wrote: Gwreck, I will be writing checks later, and WhyHunger will be one of them. It looks like a wonderful charity Sounds good. Thanks Cooby!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 16 2013 10:58 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Update: [crossout:38fkec88]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout:38fkec88] 2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger [crossout:38fkec88]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout:38fkec88] 4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls [crossout:38fkec88]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout:38fkec88] 6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA [crossout:38fkec88]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518[/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice![/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation[/crossout:38fkec88] 11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation [crossout:38fkec88]12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation[/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness[/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation[/crossout:38fkec88] 15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed [crossout:38fkec88]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout:38fkec88] [crossout:38fkec88]17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI[/crossout:38fkec88] 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America [crossout:38fkec88]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout:38fkec88] And [crossout:38fkec88]Willets Point -> Haiyan relief!!![/crossout:38fkec88]

TransMonk Dec 16 2013 11:04 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks again to all involved. Great work!

Chad Ochoseis Dec 17 2013 07:30 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Dear Chad Ochoseis, Thank you for your generous donation to Camfed. Your valuable gift will help transform the life of a girl or young woman in rural Africa. How? Research shows an educated girl in Africa: • Is 3 times less likely to be HIV positive • Earns 25 percent more income • Has a smaller, healthier family In partnership with donors like you, Camfed has helped improve educational opportunities for 1,940,700 children in Africa, who are now on their way to turning the tide of poverty. If you have any questions about your donation or would like to learn more about our work, please email donations@camfed.org.

metsguyinmichigan Dec 17 2013 09:14 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Tug McGraw Foundation Donation Receipt Thank you for your generous contribution. The details of your transaction are listed to the right. Please keep this receipt for your records. I believe! Very pleased to support this wonderful group -- especially when I saw that familiar smiling face on the "Join our team" tab!

themetfairy Dec 17 2013 09:31 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Tug McGraw Foundation Donation Receipt Thank you for your generous contribution. The details of your transaction are listed to the right. Please keep this receipt for your records. I believe! Very pleased to support this wonderful group -- especially when I saw that familiar smiling face on the "Join our team" tab! Many thanks Michigan :)

metsguyinmichigan Dec 18 2013 04:18 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

TransMonk wrote: Thanks again to all involved. Great work! Thank you, Monk! This group does great work.

TransMonk Dec 18 2013 06:40 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Very happy to contribute! Many thanks to sharpie for his donation to Haiyan relief.

d'Kong76 Dec 18 2013 07:24 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

************************************* =#008000]Safe, loving, and happy holidays to the CPF!! ************************************* Dear Kong76, Thank you for your generous donation to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network, Inc. Your contribution will allow us to get the word out about esophageal cancer and work to increase funding for important research to better prevent, identify and treat this devastating disease. Esophageal cancer is among the deadliest of cancers; only pancreatic cancer has a worse survival rate. Nearly twice as many Americans will die of esophageal cancer this year than melanoma. Yet, while most of us are aware of the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, very few are aware of esophageal cancer and its link to heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Your support allows us to warn those most at risk so that in the future more cases of esophageal cancer will be discovered at earlier, treatable stages. Through your generosity, our life saving mission is furthered. For that, we are deeply grateful. April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. If you would like to help more people understand that Heartburn can cause CANCER, simply fill in our online order form. We will send your free Reach Out Kit with posters, brochures and wristbands right away so that you can help us spread our life-saving message. With many thanks, Mindy Mintz Mordecai President and CEO Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN)

sharpie Dec 18 2013 07:33 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks, Chad.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 18 2013 08:26 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Update... almost through here. Let me know if I've missed anyone. [crossout:26yuf8jf]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout:26yuf8jf] 2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger [crossout:26yuf8jf]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout:26yuf8jf] 6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA [crossout:26yuf8jf]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice![/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout:26yuf8jf] [crossout:26yuf8jf]17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI[/crossout:26yuf8jf] 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America [crossout:26yuf8jf]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout:26yuf8jf] And [crossout:26yuf8jf]Willets Point -> Haiyan relief!!![/crossout:26yuf8jf]

d'Kong76 Dec 18 2013 10:44 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Edgy MD wrote: Campaigns Harlem RBI and DREAM Charter School thank you for your generous support and we are thrilled to have you on our team. A portion of your donation may be tax deductible. A letter with the details of your donation that can be used for tax purposes will be sent to the address listed. For further deduction details and any other questions or concerns, please contact the Harlem RBI Development at development(at)harlemrbi(dot)org or 212(dot)722(dot)7105. Possible future Mets and I thank you! Merry Christmas, bro.

cooby Dec 18 2013 05:14 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Whyhunger is done. By the way not just for LFWS but anybody, any contributions to Clinton County SPCA I will match.

TransMonk Dec 20 2013 10:05 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

metsguyinmichigan wrote: TransMonk wrote: Thanks again to all involved. Great work! Thank you, Monk! This group does great work. I was contacted by the Santa Claus girls about how the donation will be listed in the paper. It will show up a "The Crane Pool Forum". MGIM, do you know which paper it will show up in and when they publish the list?

metsguyinmichigan Dec 20 2013 12:31 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

TransMonk wrote: TransMonk wrote: Thanks again to all involved. Great work! Thank you, Monk! This group does great work. I was contacted by the Santa Claus girls about how the donation will be listed in the paper. It will show up a "The Crane Pool Forum". MGIM, do you know which paper it will show up in and when they publish the list? I sure do. It will appear in the Grand Rapids Press. I'll touch base with friends there and see if I can find out which day it runs. We used to do little stories on donors each day from Thanksgiving through Christmas, running them all on the front page, and running the list inside the paper. (It was my responsibility to coordinate this one year, and my wife was in charge for several. I noticed that Gerald and Mrs. Ford were annual donors, and a highlight was assigning a reporter to ask him about it.) Now that the paper publishes three days a week, it's not a front page story They've changed that a little since the format shifted. Let me see what I can find out.

TransMonk Dec 20 2013 01:46 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Cool!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 20 2013 03:21 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 21 2013 10:38 AM

I like that cooby still writes checks for stuff. #oldskool Think we're just about done, unless I missed LFWS or CF. [crossout]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout] [crossout]2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger[/crossout] [crossout]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout] [crossout]4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls[/crossout] [crossout]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout] [crossout]6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA[/crossout][crossout]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout] [crossout]8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518[/crossout] [crossout]9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice![/crossout] [crossout]10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness[/crossout] [crossout]14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed[/crossout] [crossout]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout] [crossout]17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI[/crossout] 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America [crossout]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout] And [crossout]Willets Point -> Haiyan relief!!![/crossout]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 20 2013 07:42 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Sorry about the delinquency, y'all-- it's been a week, dig. 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 This email confirms that you have donated $25.00 USD to Clinton County SPCA (info@clintoncountyspca.org) using PayPal. Donation Details Confirmation number: 0LN52527M9112962W Donation amount: $25.00 USD Total: $25.00 USD Purpose: Clinton County SPCA Contributor: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Recipient information Donations coordinator: Clinton County SPCA Contact email: info@clintoncountyspca.org Contact Phone Number: 570-748-4756

A Boy Named Seo Dec 20 2013 07:53 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

BAM. Support acts are done now and CF is the headliner. And we will all wait patiently for the mother effing headliner. Again, proud to know all you generous, kind-hearted people. Let's do lucky #13 next year.

themetfairy Dec 20 2013 08:28 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Again, proud to know all you generous, kind-hearted people. Let's do lucky #13 next year. Right back atcha - thank you for once again coordinating this wonderful activity for us!

cooby Dec 21 2013 09:48 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thank you LWFS, you are not delinquent at all; they always are appreciative, and so am I :) Rest assured they will truly make good use of your contribution; it's a little shelter, but very loving.

metsguyinmichigan Dec 24 2013 01:28 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Crane Pool Forum in the Grand Rapids Press today. [url]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151808956632204&set=a.43093502203.67281.601432203&type=1&theater

bmfc1 Dec 26 2013 09:03 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

I haven't been on this side of the CPF in awhile so I missed the exchange. Mr. Murray thanked me but I haven't stepped up so a $25 donation to the Tug McGraw Foundation has been made in honor of my friend David: http://www.faithandfearinflushing.com/2 ... ans-climb/

themetfairy Dec 26 2013 10:41 AM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thank you bmfc1!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 29 2013 09:44 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Adding the generous bmfc1 and bumping gently for our friend, CF... [crossout]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout] [crossout]2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger[/crossout] [crossout]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout] [crossout]4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls[/crossout] [crossout]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout] [crossout]6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA[/crossout][crossout]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout] [crossout]8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518[/crossout] [crossout]9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice![/crossout] [crossout]10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness[/crossout] [crossout]14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed[/crossout] [crossout]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout] [crossout]17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI[/crossout] 18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America [crossout]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout] And [crossout]Willets Point -> Haiyan relief!!![/crossout] [crossout]bmfc1 -> Tug McGraw Foundation!![/crossout]

Centerfield Dec 31 2013 12:09 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Dear Jay, Thank you for your generous gift to Oxfam America. Your donation will help Oxfam tackle the root causes of poverty and hunger as we work with local partners around the world to create long-term change in poor communities. With your support, we're helping families in the Philippines rebuild their lives following Typhoon Haiyan, aiding refugees as they escape violence in Syria and continuing our programs in more than 90 countries around the world. Thank you for helping to make this vital work possible. Your receipt is below for your records. Sincerely, Raymond C. Offenheiser President Oxfam America Sorry about the wait guys. Thanks for the help getting across the finish line.

A Boy Named Seo Jan 03 2014 12:27 PM Re: 12th Annual (!!!) CPF Charity Gift Exchange

Thanks, CF, and thanks, everyone. [crossout]1. themetfairy -> seawolf17, Literacy Suffolk[/crossout] [crossout]2. cooby -> Gwreck, WhyHunger[/crossout] [crossout]3. Fman99 -> JCL, Packard Center for ALS Research[/crossout] [crossout]4. TransMonk -> Mets Guy, Santa Claus Girls[/crossout] [crossout]5. Kong76 -> Chad Ochoseis, Esophageal Cancer Action Network[/crossout] [crossout]6. LWFS -> cooby, Clinton County SPCA[/crossout][crossout]7. sharpie -> TransMonk, UNICEF Relief for Typhoon Haiyan[/crossout] [crossout]8. Rockin' Doc -> GFafif, The 11518[/crossout] [crossout]9. Rockin' Doc ->Edgy, TBD - Haiyan Relief effort, recepient is Rockin' Doc's choice![/crossout] [crossout]10. Gwreck -> Metirish, International Children's Heart Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]11. MGIM - themetfairy, The Tug McGraw Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]12. JCL -> Rockin' Dock, Fisher House Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]13. G-FAFIF -> Fman99, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness[/crossout] [crossout]14. metirish -> Rockin' Doc, The V Foundation[/crossout] [crossout]15. Chad Ochoseis -> sharpie, Camfed[/crossout] [crossout]16. seawolf17 -> ABNS, Polaris Project[/crossout] [crossout]17. Edgy -> Kong76, Harlem RBI[/crossout] [crossout]18. CF -> LWFS, OxFam America[/crossout][crossout]19. ABNS -> CF, Baby Miranda Starlight Starbright Foundation Campaign[/crossout] And [crossout]Willets Point -> Haiyan relief!!![/crossout] [crossout]bmfc1 -> Tug McGraw Foundation!![/crossout] Yall are some classy folk.