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Announcing our Charity Grants!
It's been an exhausting and inspirational last few days here at DailyStrength headquarters. We read through all of more than 400 submissions you sent us - touching stories of loss, incredible stories of perseverance and strength, and so much more.
Honestly, it's hard to choose - so many different stories resonated with each of us. I won't like - we had some long debates about what non-profits to support. Ultimately, we decided that instead of giving $1000 to 2 non-profits, we'd send $500 to the 4 charities that reflected the diversity of our many communities.
Here are the 4 organizations that we are going to donate to.
Sue71435
Sue is a 56 year old woman who suffers from early onset Alzheimer's, which is affecting both her and her family. A nurse for 30 years, she's seen the tragic effects of Alzheimer's and dementia, and she has spent much of her life helping people with this difficult condition. At Sue's request, we are donating $500 to the Alzheimer's Association.
Read Sue's Charity Journal and learn more about The Alzheimer's Association
Lindacma
Linda's husband Lou was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) on December 26, 2006. Just 3 weeks and a brief round of chemo later, he passed away. Linda has committed herself to doing her part to beat this disease. At her request, we are donating $500 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Read Lindacma's Charity Journal and learn more about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Ab223
Ab's father, a Navy veteran, developed Multiple Sclerosis in 1967 before Ab was born. He lived for 21 more years, but was a "prisoner" in his own body, confined to a wheelchair. Despite some progress, MS remains a terrible disease that affects individuals and families. At Ab's request, we are donating $500 to the Paralyzed Veterans Association.
Read Ab223's Charity Journal and learn more about the Paralyzed Veterans of America
Saige
Saige is a 44-year-old grandma to three grandchildren. Just a year ago, her daughter Kim suffered a miscarriage after 5 months of pregnancy. Having already lost a husband to cancer, Saige helped her daughter through this trying time, and fortunately, Kim is now pregnant again. As an active member of DailyStrength. Saige has seen the pain caused by birth defects. At her request (and the request of many other mothers and grandmothers on DS), we are donating $500 to the March of Dimes.
Read Saige's Charity Journal and learn more about the March Of Dimes
The checks will be sent out within a week. Thanks to all of you for your time and effort. This event was such a success that we plan to do it again soon. Already, we've heard of many DS members who have taken their own initiative and donated to these organizations on their own.
Together, we're making a difference.
Doug
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Hi everyone.
Last week I asked you to help me decide where to donate two $1,000 charitable grants.
I’ve received hundreds of amazing stories of courage from our members, and I thought I’d share just a few of them with you. Perhaps they’ll inspire you to take action, or maybe they’ll just remind you to live every day to it’s fullest. Either way, you’re all heroes to me and everyone at DS.
We’ll make a decision on the grants in the next few days, and I’ll let you know where the money ends up going. If your journal entry isn’t listed below, it’s just because we ran out of space, but we’re still considering everyone for the grants.
Please take a moment to read these incredible stories and learn more about the organizations these members support.
Keepmegoing’s husband has ALS (ALS Association)
Julescork’s friend went into a coma after birth (Lisa Charlap Fund)
tygeress1968’s mother battled breast cancer (Nat’l. Breast Cancer Foundation)
Armygirlmags is dealing with the loss of a child (March Of Dimes)
Keepingon is fighting Lupus (Lupus Foundation)
kls28’s family deals has heart diseases (American Heart Association)
dynomatica is ending a cycle of abuse (The Family Place)
AMV makes giving a family affair (Doctors Without Borders)
Donnabug beat a brain tumor (American Brain Tumor Association)
Lacbike deals with blindness (McGreal Sight Center)
NicNoc wants to fight cancer (Susan B Komen Fndtn)
Hotlikfyr’s dad had pancreatic cancer (CancerMap)
Racheal5’s son has cerebral palsy (Scottish Rite Hospital)
Brandi24 lost part of her leg (Limbs For Life)
Jaybee wants to fight homelessness (Project Homeless Connect)
Stacieh73 lost her mom to breast cancer (Breast Cancer Research Center)
Pneylan wants to support a hospice (Ashgate Hospice)
sue71435 battles alzheimer’s (Alzheimer’s Ass’n. Research)
SmilingHope has MS (Multiple Sclerosis Society)
Karasal has diabetes (Canadian Diabetes Fnd’n)
missyS battles anorexia (Sage House)
hugs4smiles got help for self-injury (Active Minds)
orb3d is beating bipolar disorder (NAMI Maine)
gramma2gavin lost a grandson to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA.ORG)
Saige’s family experienced stillbirth (March Of Dimes)
ang550 is dealing with PCOS and Infertility (PCOS Awareness)
There are hundreds more stories just like these. I’ll try to post more soon. Thanks again for sharing.
Doug
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Read the message I have sent to you... And, like I have stated, I WILL, Right Now, donate $50.00 to this cause myself!
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i cannot wait until i hear where the donations are going! my fingers are crossed!
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I know the donations will be gratefully recieved and properly used no matter where they go. You folks at DS the "Board of Directors" are awesome.
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I HAVE PRACTICALLY TRUSTED YOU WITH MY LIFE SO WHY NOT THE MONEY ALSO THINK ABOUT AUTISM I DONT KNOW IF THERE IS A GROUP BUT RVAYRES HAS MANY CHILDREN AND IN MUCH NEED OF SOME HELP A LITTLE I KNOW THE MONEY MUST GO TO FOUNDATIONS HAS ANYONE THOUGHT OF MAKING A FUND SOMEHOW TO HELP OUR MEMBERS IN NEED
DS Friends:
Let's make a difference - together!
We all know that hugs and support are important, but so is money. Money provides the research and resources to help the ill and find answers to diseases and challenges.
With that in mind, I am planning to donate some money to health-related charities, and I want you to help. I will donate two grants of $1,000 each to charities that you, my DS friends, help me select. I plan to donate the money before October 31 (a week from today).
The rules are simple:
1. Write a journal entry - text or video. Tell us about a health-related challenge that is affecting you, someone you love, or just the world in general. Please note:
a) Make sure your journal entry is visible to "everyone".
b) Tell us specifically what non-profit organization you would like to fund.
c) It must be health-related, and it must be a non-profit.
2. After you've posted your journal, send a message to "Doug" on DailyStrength (click on MY MESSAGES, then SEND A MESSAGE). Let us know that you've posted a journal entry about the Charity Grant. We'll handle the rest.
3. We'll review all of the journal entries and post links so others can see them. This is not a popularity contest...there's no voting. We're simply looking for a great place to put some money that can make a difference. We'll read all of the journal entries and comments, and we'll announce a decision around the end of this week.
Thank you in advance for sharing your story, and taking action to help make the world a better place.
Doug
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Wonderful!!!! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Kat
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That is fantastic, I'll do that. Thank you for this site, take care!
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WONDERFUL IDEA WONDERFUL .X
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what a great idea...thanks for letting others do this...
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wounderful news let me know when it starts
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I will post a journal entry. Thanks!! You truly are a God sent! So caring and kind!
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I posted journal entry thanks
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how do we know if you have seen it or not?
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Great idea I posted my journal a few minutes ago.
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Doug, I think this is a marvelous idea...I sent you information on the charity nearest and dearest to my heart....hope you got it.
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thanks for giving us a chance to help others
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Doug, this is a wonderful idea -God bless you my friend. I am honored to be a member of this site and hope this gesture encourages others to give of their time and money to helping others. Hugs and much love, Robbin
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Doug, thanks for taking the time to care about others, may God bless you in your outreach!
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I have posted an journal entry...Thank you
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What an awesome thing to do! When will we know the results?
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A WONDERFUL IDEA ... XXX
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I've sent you a message and reprinted that letter in my Journal... I do so hope you will thing about this... I cannot match you in your donations, but I WILL give $50.00 if you DO decide to help in this matter
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THANKS!!!!!!!!JEANNA
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I would just like to donate some money to DS
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I am a bit disillusioned with giving money to Cancer Research at the moment.. as I believe they have so much which they aren't putting to the right use.. What is the point of further research when so many hospitals treating cancer patients are unable to implement the best findings they already have.. xxxxxx
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Doug - Thanks for helping to put this site together. I've just joined this week.
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Hi Doug, This is a great and inspirational site. Thanks to you and all the members for their kind words and insightful messages.
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I knew someone with Alzheimer's Disease, it was really sad. When we visited them [the wife had the disease], she didn't know who we were, she just wasn't herself anymore. She died at age 70 I think, I'm not sure of her age but she was senior citizen younger than 80.
I also walked in the MS walk in my area on Sunday, it was 5 miles, starting at the high school and going through town and back again. Wow! What an experience!
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It all sounds good. I think you made good choices.
goingdown
Thank you for your generosity,Doug!! I can't wait to see who's next in line for such a wonderful gift!! God bless you!!
Robbiesmom
It would be hard to argue with any of these choices. Well done!
Instead, I am just grateful to be part of a community where more than 400 people asked for something for someone else. Thank you Doug, to your staff and this site.
Caroline
Caroline24
This is inspiring. I hope it becomes a part of the site regularily. Thanks Doug and Team! Kim =)
ksd
WOW - look what we can do for one another - from little things big things grow. as a wise man once shared with our often too self-centred world :
'All that is needed this lifetime is compassion, a good heart and love...'
May i add - and DailyStrength!
xx JennieK in Australia
to make it happen!
JennieK
Praise and glory to God.And Praise Jesus the source of all healing. May He give us the simple cures without harmful side effects.Let us receive His healing miracles in all our needs.We thank our Lord and savior and Daily Strength for all things possible and command these healing things that be not as they already are. His precious miracles are His mighty gifts to us delighting our very souls. Amen.
victori
Thank you for supporting these organizations.
geomar
My daughter is the Eastern Penna director of Light the Night for Leukemia. I am so pleased that you were able to add another $500 to their organization. Wonderful contributions.
wilgis
THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE HAS BEEN SO MUCH HELP AFTER LOSEING MY ONLY 2 CHILDREN GOD BLESS YOU LOVE JODY TIEASE&JUSTINS MOM
TIEASEJUSTINSMOM
This is a wonderful website, nice to know people care.
zr456
Congrats Doug that's a wonderful achievement. My best wishes to the people mentioned and contributions offered are generous of Daily Strength co-founders.
Karasal
God bless.You guys did a good job.
Harvey
well done!
laurafox0
Doug et all DS Staff:
THANK YOU!!!
You DO make a tremendous difference.
I am greatly GRATEFUL for all that you do,
who you are and your creations. Super great decisions! I like who you supported this time, how you distributed / did the contributions to their orgs/non-profit/etc..
Ones that particularly touched my heart (well all of them, yet...):
~On the Edge of Leukeumia -- very rare form disease for many, many years,= my mother,
~Alzheiher's (sp>...uh, this late and no coffee yet??? EEK!) = my father .
~Miscarriage / related = my neighbors. A couple's first child at full term during delivery>
~Vets: ALL vets, and unfortunately, there will be so many more w/current warfare.
...My second most serious relationship
~MS: Two close friends. One cut back on her professional work.... One retired due to related health issues.
Yup, Sometimes, I wordy! (It's OK, Val). Thank you for reading this. Hey, Doug,...At least you don't have to open another personal msg sent to ya, bro! Eh? Life. Light. We All R Here.
Blessing, Peace & Many, Many Thanks,
Val
val9w
Doug!All very great choices! Thank you for your and your group's generousity! Your kindness will be returned to all of you many fold! Bless you!
Your friend in PD !
Michael
tennmike1957
Dear Doug,
I'm new to this site and I was so impressed with what was done for these charities. I have my ups and downs (More downs than ups..lol) but, honestly, there are so many so much worse off. God's work is being done thru you and your staff.
Coolgranny
This is my first PEEK here, at recommendation of my Grief Support group's Professional Coach. Oh, MY. Our work has similarities. You'll hear from me and my friends again, tho I may change my screen name. Keep Grinnin'
brobbins
you have done a wounderful
grama3
That,s so sweet and nice of you "Doug" - and everyone to do this! (Jesus) has a special place in heaven for you! (and all others that contributed to this!! Mary Ellen
bluemisty
YES,you's guys are awesome. What fantastic choices. I don't know how you's did it. I just thought of so many I just couldn't think of which ones to mention. Cheers, Sam:)
samagale
DS continues to amaze me... thank you again for being you... all of you
colored_cheerios
awesome
Jase2007
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO!!!!!!!! : )
Kay7
that is good way of deciding
Snowypie
Well done!
lizgirl
It's an honor to be a part of DS, together we make positive growth and changes in each others lives and to know the gratitude goes beyond our community to places we care about really is inspiring, thankyou DS staff.
Shell7
My father died from early onset Alzheimer's and died at the age of 63 after a 10 yr battle. I'm very happy that you donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Every summer we do the Memory Walk and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. I want to personally thank you for donating to them. Bless you all...Carolyn
IrishLuv
Great job. It is people like you that makes a diff in this old world.
iluvcat
What a wonderful place you have created. I am happy to hear that you are making such a difference in the world. This year for Christmas I gave everyone in my family a gift from OxFam...one got a Goat, another a can of worms and so on and so on. I tried really really hard to match each one's understanding of my life experience to the gift. For example, I will eat almost anything and can be a be stubborn...so the Goat was perfect for my boss. Happy New Year.
christsservant
What great choices. What a difference we can make. Best wishes for a great New Year!!
alicea
Thank you so much for this site. I have been on here one week today and it has been amazing. The support I have received has been amazing. Actually it is helping me extremely by helping and talking to others and giving them support. Thank you for all that you do. This site is awesome. Most people on here are so understanding and caring and are truly willing to be friends and help. Thanks again!
Wlc001
---> Recados e gifs para Orkut - clique aqui!
gatalinda
thats wonderful it must b awesome tob able to do this, but an awsomely diff choice kudos on your successfulo choices
CathiLoves
I think you chose wisely. My brother is 33 years old and a father of six. He was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago. So that is a wonderful cause. My best friend in High School died with Leukemia. I named my daughter after him, so again a good cause. I think what you are doing is a wonderful thing. I hope more people help the way you do. Have a fabulous day.
happystylist
I just think it is wonderful of you to have such a great site. thanks for all of the extras you all do
insanityx2
Great choices for donations and ditto to all of the above. I am new to this forum- just joined today. It is so nice seeing people help others especially people who have problems of their own.
genealogistwannabe
I am new to this site as of yesterday,and am very impressed with what I have read.I am looking forward to getting to know others.You are all doing a great job here with a kind word and advice to help someone to get thrue another day.Thank you for your welcome to this site.
carolpachal
What an unselfish act. You are the bomb!
marshak
there r jst no words that cud say how grateful i am 4all the help this site gives me. frm the bottom of my heart. ty
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kezw
how r u, im feeling really depressed nd upset, nd i dont know wat 2 do, my life is over,
Alpha
Doug,y'all make some very wise choices.Choosing must have been hard but i for one am very proud of the people that run DS LOTS OF LOVE KALEI
kalei
I often wandered how I coped with Life before DS
4getmenot
I agree with the choices you had to make and I am quite sure it was difficult to choose.but there are so many illnesses that take lives and they all affect one person or another.To bad life is like this but thank god there are people like you Doug and your staff.CONGRATS TO YOU ALL AND THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS SIGHT :)
giggy
Thanks Doug & team for all your hard work. This place is so encouraging and gives us a safe place to share, vent and encourage each other with folks who understand. God bless you all and for the support given to other good works.
inkspring
TO THE DS TEAM HOW IN THE WORLD CLD YOU GO WRONG WITH SO MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU I THINK ITS BEYAND A HUG,,,,,IS THERE SOMEWAY WE CLD START SOMETHING TO HELP OUR MEMBERS SOME OF THEM ARE REALLY IN LACK OF NEED AND NOT SUPPORT FROM US BUT MONEY OR CARS OR NOW GAS TO GET TOTHE DR JUST SMALL THINGS THEY NEED I ONLY MAKE A LITTLE BIT A MONTH WE LIVE ON TWO SSI CHECKS MY BABY NEEDS ANEW LIVER AND I WLD LIKE TO HELP SOMEHOW CUZ I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE TO GO TO THE PAWN SHOP TO GET GAS MONEY FOR MANY DR APPTS IF THERE IS ANY IDEAS ANYTHING I CANDO JUST ASK DONT THINK TWICE
DebyDavis
I think you all made a wonderful choices. Keep up the wonderful work
amybr
See, this is what I'm talking about! People who are unselfish, compasionate and giving. More like them and Gods' world would be as he intended. Bless you, angels of the heavens.
Flora227
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Nancy
DazyDuke
that was nice
mycat
Hu doug thanks for ur welcome soz i late posting this, what a great job u did helping to set up this site, and donating noeney's to good causes, i'm sure many people draw much needed support as ido, peoples comments and understanding from similiar circumstances really help me, and when i am feeling good on strong days i can help them 2. thanksx
VickiT
What a wonderful idea !!!!you guys rock!!!
crisk
that was a wonderful thing you all did .. I agree that its a very hard decision and each of the above are worthy of this. hugs gail
gghcgail
where is our government of the people for the people did you know that haliburton who charged our usa billions is not doing business in dubai so doesn't pay taxes!
Abotsd
Doug GREAT JOB, you all did a wonderful job, Im sure it was hard to pick, but to go 4 different ways was even better, I love this site, I have meet so many people that is wonderful, loving, fun, and love to help others,get help for there self's too. this is just what I needed too, so thank you for the work you do so we have each other! also, I did not know you have this donation thing, I would like to help too! hugs and lv to you. sissy45
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