1,712,876
Headed to Christmas in Florida a little differently. Our sis-in-law has cancer, just finished chemo and starts radiation soon. As a survivor I know the drill.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,115,873
I wrote my post about paying it forward last month and even then mentioned that I find it boastful to talk about how I contribute, so really won't get into it here. Suffice it to say, I contribute as I can quietly and anonymously.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,416,038
One of my favorite parts is the secret santa, to pick the needs/wants of a child from the tree and make them happen
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,988,013
I've been reaching out and doing to make some other people's Christmases better.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
4,800,132
I am spreading good will.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,071,489
Donating to charity
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
1,057,404
Does opening up a vein for the damn kids count? Money-grubbing little brats! LOL!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
290,969
In our office we 'adopt' a family for Christmas, so I enjoy shopping for the names I select on the tree, and we also give toys to a local Marine's Toy Drive Dennis Swartz. With so much 'need', I know it doesn't sound like much. I also bake Christmas Cookies and give them to neighbors, as alot of our older folks live alone and often comment on how much they enjoy the cookies, because it's about 'being remembered'. So for me, it all 'adds up' to wanting to make someone else's Christmas a little brighter!
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
853,612
Doing a few things that I hope will make a difference to some.
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
921,504
1. Set aside time for them.
2. Listen.
3. Acknowledge what they have overcome
4. Feed oxygen to their ember of courage.
5. Be their cheerleader
Christmas should not be different. It is astonishing what the gift of listening brings to those who have something they need to say.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
16,880
I donate to Toys for Tots. Make quilts with Project Linus. And donate blood with my son.
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
4,434,177
Always good to donate to charities.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Portland, ME
5,772,593
Dennis,
We do it everyday, everyday is an opportunity to make someone's life better. A
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,785,276
People should treat people well all the time all year without a reason...
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,221,950
What I do most of the year.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,032,448
Good for you Dennis..we have many charities we are helping and its very personally gratifying.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
3,350,439
Helping others in as many ways as I can. This is not unlike any other day or time of year.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
4,583,784
Good deeds do not go unnoticed forever. Good for you and your work, Dennis.
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
679,404
Volunteering for Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army -- I do this annually.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
6,423,260
I work hard to make life better for folks around me everyday, just as Jesus told us to do.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,506,773
I hosted a toy drive mixer last thursday for the association. Great turn out and lots of toys collected. Going to three local charities.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
4,905,762
I'm into that comfort and joy thing.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,244,229
Have a few surprises up my sleeve!
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,071,025
1,598,452
4,966,025
599,734
We help with a variety of organizations and look for opportunities to help people in need directly.
1,625,053
My family is my priority, so all specials are going to be for them.
Yes, all schools and events asks for donations, every store asks for money, no one can or should opt out of that:)
2,684,769
Inviting some elderly neighbors over for lunch, so that they won't be alone.
788,440
I already did :)...I sent money to a friend in Nicaragua so she can buy graduation uniforms to some kids there.
3,986,308
WE have adopted several families that need a hand and have done so for 15 years
3,118
The most important thing about Christmas for me, is the time we spend together. It is not about the presents, or the food, it is about sharing memories and good times. People go crazy during the holidays making sure they buy presents for everybody, and not forgeting about "uncle Paul". Time doesn't cost any money. Let me do a litle test for you. Answer the following questions in order and don't skip questions until you have answered the question before.
1. Name the two most important people in your life.
2. What are you going to give them for Xmas?.
3. If you win the lottery, what will you give them for Xmas?
4. What will you give them for Xmas if you knew that this were his/her last Xmas?
I will leave you with this thought.
Have a Merry Christmas!
544,014
1,554,377
7,869,880
I hope all of your readers will be paying it forward during the holidays and the coming year.
5,583,328
there is a family in need of clothers for the winter.... that's what I'll take care of...
472,114
A lot of people are more aware of the needs of others in the area now. Through FB and other social media sites, more attention is brought to ways to help.