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Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

A Boy Named Seo Dec 08 2020 11:56 AM

Thanks, fman, for the reminder on this! We are close to 20 years running in this fine tradition (if only there were archives where I easily confirm this type of thing). Anywho, 2020 has been particularly crappy for a lot of people, some of us included, I'm sure. Would you like to do this again? As purse strings seem to be tighter than normal for most folks, please don't feel any obligation. If there are any newbs who want to participate (there are no new people, I'm sure), just shout for the layout of the gift exchange.

Fman99 Dec 08 2020 12:15 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. My charity is the Children's Heart Foundation, out of respect once again for my precocious five year old nephew Charlie, who is thriving despite being born missing one of the two ventricles of his heart.

kcmets Dec 08 2020 12:35 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

It's a nice tradition, I'm in. I want to pick something different for Nightmare2020, seems I always recycle a pick from a prior year. Let youse know shortly.

MFS62 Dec 08 2020 01:16 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. Once again, my charity is the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital. https://secure.givetoynhh.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app202b?idb=1537583699&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&df_id=1561&mfc_pref=T&1561.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=486E4F7EBA174592A4276BC4B9514ACE&idb=0 Later

whippoorwill Dec 08 2020 05:02 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 09 2020 10:15 AM

Tomorrow I'll post the link but it will be Central PA Ronald McDonald house as always for the shelter they gave my daughter and her little family five years ago https://www.rmhc-centralpa.org/be-our-guest/

seawolf17 Dec 09 2020 08:15 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Of course! I love that we do this. Gotta go with my "Dressember" fund this year, which helps victims of trafficking: https://dressember2020.funraise.org/fundraiser/chris-dorso

A Boy Named Seo Dec 09 2020 08:30 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Chris, I love what the funds for Dressember go to, and I love what you're doing.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2020 08:42 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Put me down for Tisch MS Research Center of New York Dedicated to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis I will double my donation if it's for an organization that gets four stars on Charity Navigator. Thanks to the twists and turns that my life has taken in the last couple of years, I find myself happily in love with a woman with MS, so this charity is particularly meaningful to me.

kcmets Dec 09 2020 12:00 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thanks for running this again, Seo. Going with an old standby, but better than ever! Charity Navigator = XXXX https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6518 Home page: DREAM – formerly Harlem RBI

kcmets Dec 09 2020 12:02 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Chris, I love what the funds for Dressember go to, and I love what you're doing. And he pulls the look off! There are more than a few here that I'd not care to see in a dress, but he works it haha...

Fman99 Dec 09 2020 12:49 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

He looks, to put it kindly, "barely fuckable." That is meant as a compliment. *(Said with love)

Lefty Specialist Dec 09 2020 05:02 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Well alrighty then. Moving on, I'll pick Doctors Without Borders.... https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/still-there-b.cfm?source=ADD200U0U00&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.All-BO-ALL-ETA-DWB-ONETIME&gclid=CjwKCAiAiML-BRAAEiwAuWVggnr0rYgLMAtSRCu1to14maG3xizaLp2JZ8qBXF4hs0g5obW7Fytc3RoCSEUQAvD_BwE

Chad ochoseis Dec 09 2020 09:40 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. Charity TBD.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 10 2020 05:37 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

https://www.als.org/ I believe your donation will go to your local chapter

Fman99 Dec 10 2020 06:40 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I don't know if it's possible to request this, but I'd like it if when the names are drawn, I could get a charity that is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as my work has a raffle for some sweet prizes and each $25 charity donation to a registered charity earns me a raffle ticket. Thanks ABNS

TransMonk Dec 10 2020 07:48 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. This is one of my favorite threads of the year. Thanks to ABNS for reminding me and all for participating! Charity TBD

Methead Dec 10 2020 09:27 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. I can't decide on a charity though, so whoever draws my name can choose for me. WIN : https://winnyc.org/what-we-do/ Breaking Ground : https://breakingground.org/what-we-do Or a bit more local to me, Operation Hope : https://operationhopect.org/what-we-do/

Chad ochoseis Dec 10 2020 09:40 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Chad ochoseis wrote: I'm in. Charity TBD. I'll go local and give a lucky Cranepooler the opportunity to get more Cleveland in their lives. The May Dugan Center does a lot of great work in my not-quite-completely-gentrified neighborhood and in the city in general. Every Wednesday morning since COVID began shrinking the economy, I've been able to look out my living room window a quarter mile from the center and see cars backed up waiting to get to their weekly food bank. They can use some help. And they are indeed a 501(c)(3). https://www.maydugancenter.net/

A Boy Named Seo Dec 10 2020 02:47 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

=Fman99 post_id=51958 time=1607607627 user_id=86] I don't know if it's possible to request this, but I'd like it if when the names are drawn, I could get a charity that is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as my work has a raffle for some sweet prizes and each $25 charity donation to a registered charity earns me a raffle ticket. Thanks ABNS

We can cook those books for such a cause.

whippoorwill Dec 10 2020 05:44 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Chad ochoseis wrote: Chad ochoseis wrote: I'm in. Charity TBD. I'll go local and give a lucky Cranepooler the opportunity to get more Cleveland in their lives. The May Dugan Center does a lot of great work in my not-quite-completely-gentrified neighborhood and in the city in general. Every Wednesday morning since COVID began shrinking the economy, I've been able to look out my living room window a quarter mile from the center and see cars backed up waiting to get to their weekly food bank. They can use some help. And they are indeed a 501(c)(3). https://www.maydugancenter.net/ Cleveland rocks. I've been there

cal sharpie Dec 11 2020 10:17 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm in. Given the devastation that the restaurant industry has endured this year, I'm going with these guys: https://www.roarnewyork.org/

Willets Point Dec 12 2020 12:57 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I can't miss this hallowed tradition. https://www.pih.org/

Benjamin Grimm Dec 12 2020 01:15 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Have we said what the amount is? If I recall correctly, in previous years it was $25?

TransMonk Dec 12 2020 02:50 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I'm going to go with The Hunger Project this year.

Fman99 Dec 12 2020 03:09 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Have we said what the amount is? If I recall correctly, in previous years it was $25? I believe that to be correct, yes.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 15 2020 01:47 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Have we said what the amount is? If I recall correctly, in previous years it was $25? I believe that to be correct, yes. Yeah, I think it started as $18, but has always hovered around $20-25.

Willets Point Dec 21 2020 11:26 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Someone prod me if I appear to miss my assignment for giving, please?

MFS62 Dec 21 2020 05:12 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Who gets assigned to which charity, and when will that happen? Or do we pick one and post it here? Later

A Boy Named Seo Dec 21 2020 05:40 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

We throw everyone's name in a virtual hat and spin a wheel and assign folks. Sorry, I've been incredibly busy this month and haven't checked in here as much as I'd like. Let's get everyone in by DECEMBER 23rd (Wednesday). I'll assign names that day and we'll try to get it wrapped up by the new year.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 22 2020 04:15 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

And mine is gonna be the NB3 Foundation. https://www.nb3foundation.org/ My soccer social group did a couple of small fundraisers for them this year, as they did so much work for New Mexico tribal communities getting overrun by COVID. They're pretty great.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 28 2020 08:33 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Sorry, guys, I suck! Last week got away from me. I'll do the drawing today, thanks for your patience!

A Boy Named Seo Dec 28 2020 11:06 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I put them all in a random pair generator and here are the results spit back at me. Again the amount is anywhere from $18-25, whatever you're comfortable with! your name -> the name you drew - the charity you give to 1. fman99 -> TransMonk - https://thp.org/ (and they are 501(c)(3), I didn't even have to do anything!) 2. MFS62 -> Chad Ochoseis - https://www.maydugancenter.net/ 3. whippoorwill -> Lefty Specialist - Doctors Without Borders 4. Seawolf17 -> Methead (Chris, you have 3 to choose from! WIN, Breaking Ground or Operation Hope!) 5. Benjamin Grimm -> MFS62 - Yale New Haven Hospital 6. kcmets -> fman99 - Childrens Heart Foundation 7. Lefty Specialist -> cal sharpie - https://www.roarnewyork.org/ 8. Johnny Lunchbucket -> kcmets - https://www.wearedream.org/ 9. Chad Ochoseis -> Johnny Lunchbucket - https://www.als.org/ 10. TransMonk -> Benjamin Grimm - https://www.tischms.org/ 11. Methead -> A Boy Named Seo - https://www.nb3foundation.org/ 12. cal sharpie -> whippoorwill - Ronald McDonald House of Central PA 13. Willets Point -> Seawolf17 - Dressember! 14. A Boy Named Seo -> Willets Point - https://www.pih.org/ Let me know if any questions or issues. Thanks, everyone, sorry again I'm running slow!

kcmets Dec 28 2020 12:01 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Excellent, thanks!

Benjamin Grimm Dec 28 2020 12:07 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Your generosity means a great deal to us and our cancer patients — especially during these unprecedented times. Your gift of $25.00 to the Closer to Free Fund helps ensure that our physicians and scientists at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven continue their research to find more treatment options and provide the best care possible. Thank you, again, for your support that will get us one step closer to a world free from cancer. We are proud to have you by our side as we look ahead to another 10 years of progress against this disease. Sincerely, Yale New Haven Hospital Office of Development

Chad ochoseis Dec 28 2020 12:30 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I believe this is the second time I've drawn Lunchbucket for charity, and I'm always glad to donate. [BLOCKQUOTE]Dear , Thank you for your contribution ensuring that the ALS community will continue to receive our uninterrupted vital services, and for becoming a leader in the fight against ALS during this unprecedented time. Covid19 forced our organization to operate in many new ways, it also presented us with a unique opportunity to broaden our horizon and expand our operations and programs. Your generous support will help us to provide comprehensive, quality care to people living with ALS. Our wide range of services include: multidisciplinary centers, equipment loan, transportation, support groups, educational programs, home visits, and respite care - all at no cost to the patient or their family. These services can help relieve the physical, emotional, and financial stress patients and families often endure. Your gift is also a valuable investment in progressive research that brings us closer each and every day to finding a cure and effective treatment for this devastating disease. Once again, thank you for your support and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with ALS. Sincerely, Kristen Cocoman President & CEO[/BLOCKQUOTE] Also stuck a few dollars in Seawolf's dress. I think I'm not alone in saying he rocks the look better than anyone else in this forum can with the possible - possible! - exception of cooby.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 28 2020 01:04 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Seawolf is a badass. I shared with my gf his project and how much he's raised, and she challenged me to do it, too, but my masculine ego was too frail to even consider it. Made me respect his confidence and assuredness all the more!

Lefty Specialist Dec 28 2020 02:16 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thank You for Your Donation! Your donation will provide direct cash assistance to restaurant workers in New York City facing unprecedented economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. You have donated $25.00 to Robin Hood

whippoorwill Dec 28 2020 05:09 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thank you! I will do mine tomorrow

Fman99 Dec 28 2020 08:58 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

My employer, as I mentioned, had a raffle for all employees. Each $25 donated to any 501(c)(3) charity earned the donor an entry to win one of three excellent prizes -- a new laptop valued at $1000, a 65" TV, or a $1000 AmEx gift card. Their deadline to donate was Monday, December 21st. Based on that, I picked the first 10 charities in this thread that has a fairly easy place that I could verify their 501c3 status, and donated $25 to each of them. Because they're all good causes and because that raffle was a nice incentive, and I figured that way the name I drew would likely be one I had already donated to. (It was, email text below). My own family was fortunate this year - no one we are close to got sick or died from Covid, I saved money by working from home all year, my wife continued to work, and we were able to salt away a good amount of funds what with so many of our favorite leisure activities being closed or impractical. I did not win any of the prizes in my company raffle. I also don't really care that I didn't win. It feels good to give, especially around the holidays. The full list of charities I donated to: Ronald McDonald House of Central PA Partners in Health May Dugan Center Tisch MS Research Center of NY Doctors Without Borders (somehow I signed up for a monthly donation, which I'll have to cancel at some point this week) The ALS Association (Upstate NY Chapter) Dressember (mostly because Seawolf is such a choice piece of ass all month) The Hunger Project Women in Need, Inc Dream (Play Learn Grow) ======================= You're now transforming lives worldwide Dear Fman99, Thank you for your investment of $25.00. Today, you joined a movement united in our vision of a world without hunger. Your partners in local communities worldwide are leading change in nutrition, gender equality, health, human rights and more. You are investing in sustainable solutions to bring about the end of hunger and poverty. Connect with & celebrate the impact of your investment: This is beyond an act of charity. You are investing in a new future for all of humanity. You are connected to partners worldwide who are working courageously to build lives of self-reliance for themselves and their families. Thank you once again for your contribution to a world of self-reliance and dignity for all. Sincerely, Jenna Recuber Global Vice President P.S. You'll find a receipt of your recent tax-deductible donation below. Please keep this for your records and thank you again for joining us with your life-changing investment. Transaction Summary Transaction Date: 12/18/20 Amount: $25.00 Investment Amount: $25.00 Tax Information Tax-deductible Amount: $25.00 Tracking Code: 3951-2141-1-197350-245573 Make change happen. Invest in people. GIVE NOW ===================

Benjamin Grimm Dec 29 2020 05:13 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thank you for the donation to the Tisch MS Research Center.

seawolf17 Dec 29 2020 06:07 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Chad ochoseis wrote: Also stuck a few dollars in Seawolf's dress. I think I'm not alone in saying he rocks the look better than anyone else in this forum can with the possible - possible! - exception of cooby. A Boy Named Seo wrote: Seawolf is a badass. I shared with my gf his project and how much he's raised, and she challenged me to do it, too, but my masculine ego was too frail to even consider it. Made me respect his confidence and assuredness all the more! HAHA! Thanks to both of you. It really has been a lot of fun. Going to go donate to all three of Methead's charities now.

whippoorwill Dec 29 2020 06:36 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thank you Fman!

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 29 2020 07:10 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

cool charity kc! We're so grateful for supporters like you. Your gift makes it possible for us to provide more than 2,500 boys and girls with opportunities to play, learn, and grow. WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED VOLUNTEER as a coach or tutor and make a positive impact on our kids. VISIT our Field of Dreams, program spaces and classrooms and watch our youth in action. SUBSCRIBE to our e-newsletter at wearedream.org. FOLLOW US on TWITTER, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

Methead Dec 29 2020 09:13 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

A Boy Named Seo wrote: 11. Methead -> A Boy Named Seo - https://www.nb3foundation.org/ Nice! Your $25.00 donation to Notah Begay III Foundation has been processed. Glad I thought to check the NBF today... otherwise I might have completely forgotten to do this.

cal sharpie Dec 29 2020 09:26 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thank you, Lefty. Dear mr. sharpie, Thank you for the generous single gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Pennsylvania. Your donation is greatly appreciated. For 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA (RMHC-CP) has served children and their families by providing compassionate support through family-focused programs and healthcare partnerships. We really appreciate your kindness and will continue to ensure this contribution makes the greatest impact on keeping families together. Respectfully, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA

TransMonk Dec 29 2020 09:30 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

https://i.imgur.com/oEQNmVQ.png> Thanks to BG, Fman, ABNS and all that participated!

Benjamin Grimm Dec 29 2020 12:23 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Thanks, TransMonk, for the Tisch MS donation!

kcmets Dec 29 2020 03:40 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 29 2020 03:49 PM

Thanks, Lunchie! I sent fman99's (Childrens Heart Foundation) 10 bucks and set up a recurring monthly-auto-payment for the same which I'll honor until CC 2k21. Nice tradition, by nice people.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 29 2020 03:41 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

A Boy Named Seo wrote: 11. Methead -> A Boy Named Seo - https://www.nb3foundation.org/ Nice! Your $25.00 donation to Notah Begay III Foundation has been processed. Glad I thought to check the NBF today... otherwise I might have completely forgotten to do this. Thank you mucho!

Fman99 Dec 29 2020 05:57 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

=kcmets post_id=52944 time=1609281621 user_id=53] Thanks, Lunchie! I sent fman99's (Childrens Heart Foundation) 10 bucks and set up a recurring monthly-auto-payment for the same which I'll honor until CC 2k21. Nice tradition, by nice people.

Wow that is fantastic. Thanks Kase and thanks from Fnephew :)

MFS62 Dec 30 2020 07:53 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Bill Date: 12/30/20 Donor name: ----------------- In Honor of: Chad Ochoseis Memo: Charitable Cranepoolers in Action Amount: $25.00 Later

whippoorwill Dec 30 2020 10:14 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Dear whippy, Thank you for supporting Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) with your one-time gift of $25.00. Your generosity gives us the ability to provide emergency medical care to people in more than 70 countries around the world. At the core of our work is a commitment to independence and impartiality. Doctors Without Borders USA takes no government funding and relies on unrestricted funds from private donors like you. This means that when an emergency strikes, we don't have to write grants or ask for earmarked donations before we respond—we assess the needs and act fast.

whippoorwill Dec 30 2020 10:15 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

cal sharpie wrote: Thank you, Lefty. Dear mr. sharpie, Thank you for the generous single gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Pennsylvania. Your donation is greatly appreciated. For 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA (RMHC-CP) has served children and their families by providing compassionate support through family-focused programs and healthcare partnerships. We really appreciate your kindness and will continue to ensure this contribution makes the greatest impact on keeping families together. Respectfully, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA Thank you very much cal :D

kcmets Dec 30 2020 10:50 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

"Dear whippy" - lol, spitting my first beer of the day!

whippoorwill Dec 30 2020 11:20 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Lol

A Boy Named Seo Dec 30 2020 12:47 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

=Fman99 post_id=52892 time=1609214321 user_id=86] My employer, as I mentioned, had a raffle for all employees. Each $25 donated to any 501(c)(3) charity earned the donor an entry to win one of three excellent prizes -- a new laptop valued at $1000, a 65" TV, or a $1000 AmEx gift card. Their deadline to donate was Monday, December 21st. Based on that, I picked the first 10 charities in this thread that has a fairly easy place that I could verify their 501c3 status, and donated $25 to each of them. Because they're all good causes and because that raffle was a nice incentive, and I figured that way the name I drew would likely be one I had already donated to. (It was, email text below). My own family was fortunate this year - no one we are close to got sick or died from Covid, I saved money by working from home all year, my wife continued to work, and we were able to salt away a good amount of funds what with so many of our favorite leisure activities being closed or impractical. I did not win any of the prizes in my company raffle. I also don't really care that I didn't win. It feels good to give, especially around the holidays. The full list of charities I donated to: Ronald McDonald House of Central PA Partners in Health May Dugan Center Tisch MS Research Center of NY Doctors Without Borders (somehow I signed up for a monthly donation, which I'll have to cancel at some point this week) The ALS Association (Upstate NY Chapter) Dressember (mostly because Seawolf is such a choice piece of ass all month) The Hunger Project Women in Need, Inc Dream (Play Learn Grow) ======================= You're now transforming lives worldwide Dear Fman99, Thank you for your investment of $25.00. Today, you joined a movement united in our vision of a world without hunger. Your partners in local communities worldwide are leading change in nutrition, gender equality, health, human rights and more. You are investing in sustainable solutions to bring about the end of hunger and poverty. Connect with & celebrate the impact of your investment: This is beyond an act of charity. You are investing in a new future for all of humanity. You are connected to partners worldwide who are working courageously to build lives of self-reliance for themselves and their families. Thank you once again for your contribution to a world of self-reliance and dignity for all. Sincerely, Jenna Recuber Global Vice President P.S. You'll find a receipt of your recent tax-deductible donation below. Please keep this for your records and thank you again for joining us with your life-changing investment. Transaction Summary Transaction Date: 12/18/20 Amount: $25.00 Investment Amount: $25.00 Tax Information Tax-deductible Amount: $25.00 Tracking Code: 3951-2141-1-197350-245573 Make change happen. Invest in people. GIVE NOW ===================

In spite of (or maybe because of) your infatuation with boobs, sex and bajingos, you're a good egg, fman.

Lefty Specialist Dec 30 2020 03:06 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

=whippoorwill post_id=52987 time=1609348470 user_id=79] Dear whippy, Thank you for supporting Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) with your one-time gift of $25.00. Your generosity gives us the ability to provide emergency medical care to people in more than 70 countries around the world. At the core of our work is a commitment to independence and impartiality. Doctors Without Borders USA takes no government funding and relies on unrestricted funds from private donors like you. This means that when an emergency strikes, we don't have to write grants or ask for earmarked donations before we respond—we assess the needs and act fast.

Thanks, um, Whippy!!!!

Chad ochoseis Dec 30 2020 03:17 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Bill Date: 12/30/20 Donor name: ----------------- In Honor of: Chad Ochoseis Memo: Charitable Cranepoolers in Action Amount: $25.00 Later Thanks, ----------, and Fman as well from me and the entire city of Cleveland. You've always got a place here. [YOUTUBE]oqAhPKYA-wM[/YOUTUBE] It's true. The entire population of this city takes Vitamin D supplements.

whippoorwill Dec 30 2020 05:08 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

You know, I think we all really like each other :)

Fman99 Dec 30 2020 07:34 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

I think that too. There wasn't any down side to me giving to a bunch of charities that are dear to my friends here. I'll vouch for Cleveland, too -- despite running one of my slowest marathons ever there (a 4:39 in brutal 80+ degree heat in May 2019), I got a warm fuzzy vibe from the many spectators along the route. I hope to come back and run it again and have it not be a shitfest of a weather day, ideally.

Chad ochoseis Dec 30 2020 08:04 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Mets fans are better people on average. Most cities have only one team, so the good people and the wankers all root for the same team. New York has one team that is a wanker magnet and one that isn't. So the MFYs serve the very important function of lowering the wanker quotient among Mets fans. The marathon route used to go past my house, but it was rerouted a few years ago because some of the local yuppies (speaking of wankers) whinged about not being able to drive outside the neighborhood for a few hours on a Sunday morning.

whippoorwill Dec 31 2020 08:58 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

On their way to big box stores to buy stuff they didn't need, no doubt

A Boy Named Seo Jan 05 2021 11:09 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

UPDATE: I *think* Seawolf did his donation? Can ya confirm, homie? If so, it looks like just me and Willets Point need to do ours. Yall are some kinda and generous people. your name -> the name you drew - the charity you give to [CROSSOUT]1. fman99 -> TransMonk - https://thp.org/ (and they are 501(c)(3), I didn't even have to do anything!)[/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]2. MFS62 -> Chad Ochoseis - https://www.maydugancenter.net/ [/CROSSOUT][CROSSOUT]3. whippoorwill -> Lefty Specialist - Doctors Without Borders[/CROSSOUT] 4. Seawolf17 -> Methead (Chris, you have 3 to choose from! WIN, Breaking Ground or Operation Hope!) [CROSSOUT]5. Benjamin Grimm -> MFS62 - Yale New Haven Hospital[/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]6. kcmets -> fman99 - Childrens Heart Foundation [/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]7. Lefty Specialist -> cal sharpie - https://www.roarnewyork.org/ [/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]8. Johnny Lunchbucket -> kcmets - https://www.wearedream.org/ [/CROSSOUT][CROSSOUT]9. Chad Ochoseis -> Johnny Lunchbucket - https://www.als.org/ [/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]10. TransMonk -> Benjamin Grimm - https://www.tischms.org/[/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]11. Methead -> A Boy Named Seo - https://www.nb3foundation.org/ [/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]12. cal sharpie -> whippoorwill - Ronald McDonald House of Central PA[/CROSSOUT] 13. Willets Point -> Seawolf17 - Dressember! 14. A Boy Named Seo -> Willets Point - https://www.pih.org/

seawolf17 Jan 05 2021 01:03 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Confirmed. Hit all three.

A Boy Named Seo Jan 05 2021 01:18 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Nice. You and me, WP!

Willets Point Jan 05 2021 04:21 PM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Ha! I hadn't checked in the the Pool in a few weeks so I didn't know I'd been assigned Dressember, but I did in fact donate to sponsor seawolf already!

seawolf17 Jan 06 2021 06:16 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

Willets Point wrote: Ha! I hadn't checked in the the Pool in a few weeks so I didn't know I'd been assigned Dressember, but I did in fact donate to sponsor seawolf already! Ooh, yeah, I could have confirmed that too. Thank you!

Methead Jan 07 2021 07:28 AM Re: Charitable Cranepoolers 2k20

=seawolf17 post_id=53257 time=1609877013 user_id=91] Confirmed. Hit all three.

You are the MAN.