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A Tribute

Edgy DC Jan 26 2007 09:39 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 11 2007 02:34 PM

In tribute to Centerfield's Baby Miranda, Kase, Scarlet, and I have set up a page at the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, to accept donations in Miranda's memory. Starlight is a charity the Mets support, which uses their resources to bring joy and comfort to children suffering serious illnesses. They have New York's highest rating for a charity's fiscal responsiblity. It's worth noting Centerfield is more than the King. In the spring of 2005, when New Yorker Met fans were grumbling about the impasse between Time-Warner and Cablevision, it was Centerfield who was proactive and marched to City Hall, articulately testifying before the City Council as to how the arrogance and entitlement of the cable compaines, fueled by anti-competitive behavior and exclusive contracts, had robbed New Yorkers in five boroughs of access to a product they were desperately willing to pay for. He took a bit of his allotted time to turn to the reps for Time-Warner and Cablevision to upbraid them for drowning the customers in propoganda blaming the other side for the impasse, instead of putting their energy into negotiating an agreement. Within weeks, the Mets were back on televisions across New York. He's more than the King. He's Prometheus. He's King Prometheus. So give out of thanks to King Prometheus, give in tribute to Baby Miranda, give out of thanks for your healthy children. Just put something in the hat. And ask your friends to also. http://www.starlight.org/friends/BabyMiranda

Centerfield Jan 26 2007 11:32 AM

You guys really are the best.

Edgy DC Jan 26 2007 08:58 PM

Ok, 29% on the first day. Nice show.

DocTee Jan 27 2007 12:19 AM

What a wonderful acknowledgement. In gratitude for my own two daughters, I give, and encourage all others to do so.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 27 2007 07:38 AM

Many thanks to Greg for [url=http://faithandfear.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2007/1/27/2687239.html]his beautiful tribute and for spreading the word[/url].

Rockin' Doc Jan 27 2007 03:55 PM

This is another example of the fine people that inhabit this site. You all make me proud to be a small part of this internet community.

TheOldMole Jan 28 2007 03:23 PM

I'm glad to contribute, so deeply sorry for the occasion.

Rockin' Doc Jan 28 2007 04:26 PM

In just over two days, Baby Miranda's Starlight Starbright page has exceeded it's goal of $500. There is currently $611 contributed in her honor. Awesome job by all that have contributed.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 28 2007 05:15 PM

Wow! That's fabulous. You guys rock!

Edgy DC Jan 28 2007 05:35 PM

In setting the goal as I did, I'm criminally guilty of low expectations. Thanks so much folks.

Centerfield Jan 29 2007 09:40 AM

No, I should be the one thanking people. You guys rock.

Edgy DC Jan 30 2007 05:50 AM

After a remarkable overnight rally, we are now at 256% of our goal.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 30 2007 06:54 AM

Amazing. I'm sure the Faith and Fear link was a big help in running up the total. I've just added a link my own self: http://www.ultimatemets.com/ Hopefully the pot will continue to grow.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 30 2007 07:24 AM

Thank you Yancy.

soupcan Feb 01 2007 09:08 AM

That thermometer looks as though its about to burst.

Edgy DC Feb 01 2007 09:10 AM

If anybody wants to try and burst it, we're 19 bucks short of $1700. And two grand would make a lovely figure.

Centerfield Feb 01 2007 11:20 AM

In honor of Miranda, Matt Cerrone of www.metsblog.com created a link on his page featuring a Charity of the Week. (it's on the right hand side). His first featured charity is Miranda's Fund.

Edgy DC Feb 02 2007 07:28 AM

Way to go. We got the $19 to put us up to $1700. Thanks for increasing the goodness.

Edgy DC Feb 05 2007 11:43 AM

A few donations over the weekend got us to $1,750, 350% of our orignal goal. I've also received a thank you from Starlight Starbright foundaton. Great work again. But $2,000 would be such a fun round number --- and a reflection fo the Mets 2000 pennant. Do I hear $2,000?

metirish Feb 06 2007 06:43 AM

Sorry ,I've been meaning to donate to this wonderful goal in the name of Miranda,how do I go about sending via check,I see there is a link for that but how do I make sure it goes to Miranda?

ScarletKnight41 Feb 06 2007 06:47 AM

Here is Starlight Starbright's contact info - ]Please be in touch with us – we love hearing from you! Share your story, refer a family, make a gift, or learn more about becoming involved with your local Starlight Starbright chapter or regional office. Contact us via email or phone for more information. Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite M100 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (310) 479-1212 (800) 315-2580 fax: (310) 479-1235 info@starlight.org www.starlight.org And Irish - thanks. Presumably the foundation can handle crediting a check to this fund. But even if it can't, any donation made in honor of Miranda's memory is a mitzvah (a good deed).

TheOldMole Feb 07 2007 08:39 AM

I got the notification that my donation had been received, so I guess I did it right, which is a minor miracle.

soupcan Feb 07 2007 09:13 AM

Me too.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 07 2007 09:17 AM

I got a letter too. That, and my free copy of Kiss it Good-bye from a year ago, are the only tangible items I've ever encountered stemming from my involvement with the Crane Pool Forum. Other than those two instances, my involvement here has been entirely electronic.

Edgy DC Feb 07 2007 11:24 AM

We're now $69 short of two grand. Sixty-nine dollars. If you're the one who has been waiting to contribute because you wanted to be the donor who brought us over the magic threshold, well, here's your chance.

Edgy DC Feb 07 2007 02:28 PM

$1981.

ScarletKnight41 Feb 08 2007 03:59 PM

$2091.00. Wow! Just wow!

Edgy DC Feb 08 2007 05:07 PM

Two grand plus. Gorgeous.

Rockin' Doc Feb 08 2007 07:14 PM

Mets fans are good people.

ScarletKnight41 Feb 15 2007 07:00 AM

The Miranda Fund is now up to $2,311.00 $2,500 seems reachable.

Centerfield Feb 15 2007 11:02 AM

$2,500 it is. Thank you everyone. I can't express how much this means. (this message not meant to be a deterrent to future donations)

ScarletKnight41 Feb 27 2007 10:16 AM

There's still money coming in. The fund is now up to $2,600.