Mazda Forums Tsunami Relief Fund

[pdhaudio83]

Thank you to those who donated money for the Mazda Forums Tsunami Relief fund. A total of $1337 was collected and was given to International Aid It was $1336, but I sent a check for $1 today to make it 1337 :D

I gave it in cash to show to everyone that I will not take advantage of the donation for a tax break.

donations for Mazda Forums are done, if you'd still like to donate, go here: http://www.unicef.org/index3.html

I'm still waiting to hear if a local news station will pickup this story, but they said it isn't *really* news since everyone has been giving :( we'll see.

Good job again to those who were compassionate and gave. It showed we can all come together in tragedy.

[L8R]

ill donate $10 also, but the link doesnt work?

*edit*
thanks (rockon)

payment sent

(bump) come on hawaii guys ;) i challenge u to donate more than me!

[pdhaudio83]

fixed.

[pdhaudio83]

Can a mod sticky this please

[low_psi]

if i get my paypal re-routed to my TX account by then I'll definately send some in.

[L8R]

bump

[pdhaudio83]

54 views and a whopping 2 donations.

[jurgs01]

3.

[jrodhotrod]

make that 4.

$10 sent your way.

[pdhaudio83]

updated. bump.

[jurgs01]

Bump. Come on guys. There is a lot of people on here dropping several Gs on exhausts and engine management ect, but you cannot afford to donate between $5 and $10 to those who are without homes and starving. I have actually been to a few of these places that were destroyed, and the only way these poor people survive is the money from tourism (which is obviously not going to be happening for a while). You would be surprised how $10 would feed a family for a week there. Let's get together and start doing something good besides modding our cars to make ourselves happy. Shit, I'm broke after spending money for X-mas and I found $10 to give.

[jurgs01]

Damn, 104 views. I guess a hundred of you were disappointed when a Tsunami wasn't a new part for your car.

[mp3moose]

sent $10.

[L8R]

(bump)

[pdhaudio83]

updated. Come on guys. Really. You just bought and got some nice toys for Christmas, and you can't give anything to those who REALLY need it? :(
I'm not asking for $100, not even $50. Give what you feel like giving, and know that you're helping.

[daKiNeP5]

sent $10

[blynd_spy]

$5 from me

[jurgs01]

There we go. Bump for more donations.

[pdhaudio83]

remember everyone, ANY amount helps the goal of $1000.00

[jrodhotrod]

bumpity bump

[Rogue]

i donated 10.63...that should be close to 10 after paypal fees

[laracroft]

I get paid tomorrow.. count me in on this one. I'm gonna be strapped, but I'd rather go without than someone else and their family have to. I already have enough just having my family safe here with me. My heart goes out to these people.. many of the victims were children. I cant imagine life without my son.

[mp5jeff]

donated 10, gluck with the 1k goal.

[D323]

10.63 sent.

I also posted this over on clubprotege.com to get more online forums involved.

[mp5jeff]

oh ya by the way, if we get a decent amount donated, i might be able to get the palm beach post to cover this story and get the mazda forums some exposure...

[pdhaudio83]

same here with local news :) KEEP ON GIVING!

[cbcbd]

...waiting for funds to get to paypal, then I'll hit you up

[YP5 Toronto]

$10

[mp5jeff]

damn, 100 bucks within 24 hours, not bad!

[YP5 Toronto]

80,000 = death toll


and rising....

it'll easily hit 100k

[pdhaudio83]

its very sad- i saw a picture in the paper of an Indian couple crying with their dead son laying on the beach. very sad, very depressing :'(

[REMillers]

Next monday I can donate once I get paid, in between jobs and no money.

The death toll will keep raising even more so if diseases start spreading as that is a going concern right now. :(

[pdhaudio83]

bump for the night

[L8R]

idk, all the way in hawaii, in the middle of nowhere, feels like nothing i can really do. hope this little bit helps o.O.

peace

[pdhaudio83]

exactly. we'll be helping in some small way.

[pdhaudio83]

ttt.

[Nutari]

eh.. put whatever I had in paypal cause my bank account is at $40.00 sorry.. all I can afford.

[nonameheroes]

yeah...that sucked. kind of an interesting fact too that the sheer force of the quake and the tsunami knocked the earth off its rotation...not much that we will notice anything in our lifetime but 300-400 years down the road they'll notice the changes. but yeah, i'll donate to this fund. if everyone registered here would donate $10, we would exceed the goal by 30x.

[computerGeek]

I just sent you 50 Bux. If you rip me off i will Kill you!!!!!!!!!

Like you all said if you got it give it.... every once in a while! I figured since i just spent 3K on car parts and these people don't even have homes anymore. Its the least i could do!

[pdhaudio83]

WOW. thanks for being so generous!! :D
as I said before, 100% will go to International Aid :)

[pdhaudio83]

updated.

[MSPRO]

Donation Sent......I can vouch for IA in Michigan. When I lived there I helped out there and took donations there a few times a year . Its a very good place and they are always helping someone in need...

[pdhaudio83]

bump guys! Everyone that was affected NEEDS our help! ANY AMOUNT HELPS!

[pdhaudio83]

added a news story to the first page! bump!

[D323]

quick question.... is there any way we can get a recipt for the donation for tax purposes???

[melicha8]

15 sent your way through amelicharek.

[L8R]

(bump)

[pdhaudio83]

quick question.... is there any way we can get a recipt for the donation for tax purposes???
not the way its setup :( i wouldnt think so- or some1 correct me

[pdhaudio83]

bump for more support! updated too.

[D323]

the reason is my g/f's mom wants to donate, but she needs the tax write off and what not.... I was thinking about it, I guess I could just contact the people direct and see if I can get the to send me a recipt or something.....

oh well thx for your help tho.

[pdhaudio83]

issue is, since its a large check being given by one person (me) to the organization, theres no way for them to write a receipt for a portion of the check...

[jurgs01]

the reason is my g/f's mom wants to donate, but she needs the tax write off and what not.... I was thinking about it, I guess I could just contact the people direct and see if I can get the to send me a recipt or something.....

oh well thx for your help tho.
Paypal will send a receipt for your transaction with Pdhaudio. The receipt says it's for the Tsunami relief fund. Print that out and save it (the only reason you would need it is if you get audited).

[CrazyCaker]

Donation sent.

[computerGeek]

Usually you need to donate more than 200 for a tax deduction! I love how people only donate when it benefits them!

[Maz2001MP]

donated $10 (thumb)

[pdhaudio83]

we are on our way to the $1000 goal!

[tekkie]

excellent idea Patrick, :thumbsup: I can't imagine what they are going through

10 more

[tekkie]

Pat, maybe the mods can post this on the first page as well, although I am sure most people have a link that bypasses it and goes straight to the forum anyway.

Or maybe post it on the advertising section at the top.

I dunno but I am sure there are tons of people that dont even see this since its in a forum that is not frequently visited.

just some ideas :)

[Lil Freek]

rent comes out Tuesday morning. If there's anything left (rent decrease for this month) i'll send it here :)

Death toll is > 118k now :(

[laracroft]

Payment sent Pat!

[2K3 MSP]

I would send more, but I only sent $9.41 cause that's all I had extra in my paypal account:p Kinda broke right now. Hopefully we can do better than the $1,000 mark though. Come one guys!!

[YP5 Toronto]

they upped the death toll....and I honestly think its going to hit 1/4 of million when everything is done...

I just RE-DONATED $15 more....

COME ON... lets see more money....

[JCell]

donated 10 (2thumbs)

[2K3 MSP]

they upped the death toll....and I honestly think its going to hit 1/4 of million when everything is done...

I just RE-DONATED $15 more....

COME ON... lets see more money....And remember, after all the deaths from the tsunami itself, you'll start seeing deaths from disease begin to develop.

[pdhaudio83]

edited. When I get my paycheck I will also add $10 more!

I can't believe there are more holding back. The worst natural disaster ever, and they sit looking at their shiny new Christmas gifts saying "I'm broke"

I'm debating whether to volunteer too (with a 35hr week alraedy) and do local stuff. Its the LEAST I can do.

[zumi]

Just sent $25. Thanks for setting this up.

[FunkyBuddha]

donated

email is under Glen

[curacer1]

donated, i think we will get our 1,000 pretty easy

[2K3 MSP]

Late night/early morning bump

[pdhaudio83]

bump

[melicha8]

I hyperlinked this page to my local motorsports club website

[Witchdoktor]

$20 sent

[Mr. Win]

ill send money monday. Can we get this in the news section so everyone sees it when they log in.

[Antoine]

Done and Donated...This thread will be in moved to the News forum until the 12th...Mazda Forums is happy to help!

[Zoom-Zoom03]

I just transfered money to my paypal account (It will be avalible in a few days), I was going to donate this money to the Red Cross, but this will be better. Come on people!!!! These people need our help, I hope you realize that this fund CAN and WILL save the lives of many people. Just think when someone ask, "What significant thing have you done in your life?" You can proudly say "I HELPED TO SAVE THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE!!!" By the way outstanding job setting this up pdhaudio83!!!

[laracroft]

People are content sitting at home, bitching about world leaders and that they think their taxes pay for EVERYTHING. They think either their money isnt going to make a difference or it could be better spent on other things. At least we have a few hardcore members that care and have donated and that matters for something.

pdhaudio knows where his heart is. Its good to see he's leading by example. This is what the board should be about. If you can ask about getting a $1000 car part, then you can certainly put up $10 towards a good cause.

[dominoy2k1]

ohh that reminds me i need to get some hot wings..

[RODSCALIP5]

Just donated $20.00 (Leo Rodriguez), $1000 is a good goal, I think we should go for more, $1 from every active member on this board would probably make twice as much.

*BUMP*

[Mr. Win]

donated me and my family hope the goals reached and this is a great idea.

[sickspeed94]

i'll be making a contribution

[pdhaudio83]

WOW i JUST got home from holiday weekend, I'm updating the list as we speak. Such generous people :D

[pdhaudio83]

UPDATED :) keep it up, folks.

[mazdaspeedpower]

How do I donate? I don't have a paypal account...what do I need to get one?

(ok, i'm in the process of signing up right now, but I have no money in the bank. I'll deposit some tomorow, and send tomorow evening)

[pdhaudio83]

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_registration-run

bank account, CC number, just about anything ;)

[JCell]

How do I donate? I don't have a paypal account...what do I need to get one?


all u need is a credit card or a debit card

[derrick1623]

still need a sticky?

[mazdaspeedpower]

it says it takes 6-8 days processing for adding funds....I dunno, I'll put money in bank tomorow, and then try and send the money tomorow etc. Till then, it's nice to see others care aswell.

[VPower]

done.

c'mon ppl!!!!!!! how many ppl are we on this board?!?! a little 5$ or 10$!!!!!!!!!

I dare every Montrealllllers on this board to do so!

[Mr. Win]

seriously even if its a dollar or two it helps to give us on our way to the goal

[DiS]

I would like to contribute 20 dollars to all those who have suffered in that savere moment. Pdhaudio, I have just sent payment to you. I know its not alot right now, but I will make another donation as soon as I will figure out wtf is wrong with my car.

In any event, Im sure if some kind of a disaster would happen here in USA, people would do the same for us. Good to see that people actually care. And as someone said here, if every active member would donate at least a dollar, Im sure the donation from msprotege.com would be tramendous.

dis77@optonline.net is me. aka Dennis

[Akisan2]

contributed $10

[computerGeek]

Glad to see my 50 got beat!!!!

I knew if i did that more people would be more willing to donate more than the 10-20 bux!!!!!

[KYMP5]

money sent

[Hughes412]

I put what I could! Hope it helps. I don't see any of my ATX boys, where yaw at?

[pdhaudio83]

updated. :)

[goku4658]

Hey pdh, can you confirm that you got mine today? I'm shoes_123@hotmail.com. Thanks for setting this all up!

[Volley2six]

sent $$ as JTstag. This was a great idea.

[pdhaudio83]

yes, i got it. :)

[cbcbd]

I sent $15, I'm Mr Seitz ;)

[mazdaspeedpower]

Just waiting for all the verification stuff to finish, then you;ll have some flipola from me.

[pdhaudio83]

just about $300 to the goal! Lets make it! I may just up the goal because of people being so generous!

[lasermp5]

Donated 15. Been thinking a little about going over there to volunteer... never know.

[pdhaudio83]

bump guys, come on.

[low_psi]

got my paypal hooked up to my card but still can't confirm my account just yet. I sent in $10, let me know if there are any problems with sending it through my debit card. account name: marcgerth@hotmail.com

[terbow]

im sendin on fri.

[pdhaudio83]

bump.

[gujustud]

I'm Mr. Solanki.

[pdhaudio83]

thanks! Updated :)

[laracroft]

(bump)

[Badger Biker]

Donation sent as well.

[pdhaudio83]

more donations so I can update !

[pdhaudio83]

bump guys, we can do better!

[REMillers]

Hump sent donation in. May send more near the deadline.

[cable43]

had to send, not much but all I could afford right now!
We'll get there!!!!!!!

[Rawyzf]

Skipped lunch and donated :)

[goku4658]

^^good man

[pdhaudio83]

wow yes. what a good thing to do:) never thought about that.

[Rawyzf]

I should prolly do it a bit more often, need to lose a few pounds :)wow yes. what a good thing to do:) never thought about that.

[YP5 Toronto]

I'll match the NEXT donation (up to $40USD..lol)

[Karl Marx]

just saw this.

donated 15$

[KWSUPRA]

I think it is one of the worst if not the worst disasters in world history but I just can't help but disagree with all of the money that we as a country send overseas when we have so many people in our own country that are in need. In NYC alone look at how many homeless people we have as well as how many people die from diseases with no cure yet the US sends billions and billions of dollars to every other country rather than spend it on our own first. When September 11th happened how much money did other countries send to us to help out? Again, I am not against helping others out but I think we should concentrate on our own country more before sending as much money as we do overseas. This is just my opinion and I am sure many will disagree.

[YP5 Toronto]

I think it is one of the worst if not the worst disasters in world history but I just can't help but disagree with all of the money that we as a country send overseas when we have so many people in our own country that are in need. In NYC alone look at how many homeless people we have as well as how many people die from diseases with no cure yet the US sends billions and billions of dollars to every other country rather than spend it on our own first. When September 11th happened how much money did other countries send to us to help out? Again, I am not against helping others out but I think we should concentrate on our own country more before sending as much money as we do overseas. This is just my opinion and I am sure many will disagree.
Are you serious? Do you know how much support the US recieved in the none "hard" cash value? How many international organizations offered services and specialized man power?

There is also a difference in the sense that the US is a country that "HAS" or is considered a "Have" country with the ability and infrastructure to respond to disasters..."The wealthiest country in the WORLD" can handle themselves (and should be proud of that) Many of the countries and people are in the 3rd world....and struggle as is.

Not to say that 9/11 was not bad...but 3,500 people who died tragically...verus 170,000+ (still counting and will rise due to the after effects).

You can not even compare....

I'm sorry that this thread had to go this route (in fact MODS, please delete if you feel to do so)..... but when I see pictures of the suffering... and become emotional.... how can I not respond to this post.

[505zoom]

I think it is one of the worst if not the worst disasters in world history but I just can't help but disagree with all of the money that we as a country send overseas when we have so many people in our own country that are in need. In NYC alone look at how many homeless people we have as well as how many people die from diseases with no cure yet the US sends billions and billions of dollars to every other country rather than spend it on our own first. When September 11th happened how much money did other countries send to us to help out? Again, I am not against helping others out but I think we should concentrate on our own country more before sending as much money as we do overseas. This is just my opinion and I am sure many will disagree.

I agree with you that we have issues here at home, but we really DO have an obligation to help other countries when things like this happen. Yea, the rest of the world might not have sent us billions of dollars after 9/11, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't help the people that this has effected. For one, how would the rest of the world look at us if we just said "oh well, have fun with your rebuilding and we wish you the best of luck"? Furthermore, it is human nature (not american nature), to help out when you can... American's just happen to have a little more freedom when it comes to being able to help out someone else.

I wanted to reply to that post, but I don't want to clutter this important thread with an arguement such as this. I apoligize for responding, but felt like I had to. KWSUPRA, you should make another thread to discuss this if you want to argue it further.

[2K3 MSP]

I think it is one of the worst if not the worst disasters in world history but I just can't help but disagree with all of the money that we as a country send overseas when we have so many people in our own country that are in need. In NYC alone look at how many homeless people we have as well as how many people die from diseases with no cure yet the US sends billions and billions of dollars to every other country rather than spend it on our own first. When September 11th happened how much money did other countries send to us to help out? Again, I am not against helping others out but I think we should concentrate on our own country more before sending as much money as we do overseas. This is just my opinion and I am sure many will disagree.Looking at your post count, I'm wondering if you are a member of this board that created a new account just to voice your opinion. That would be sad...
Yeah, there are a lot of people in our own country in need of assistance, but there are a lot of those that are in the position they are in by CHOICE. Homeless people, people on welfare...Some of them are there because they don't feel the need to better themselves. They want hand outs because they don't want to work hard like the rest of us.
The victims we are helping with this donation had no choice in this matter. They didn't ask to be swept from their homes, and have their loves one killed by the tsunamis. Do you want to know what the really sad part in this whole matter is? The fact that private donations from United States companies/corperations/people had exceeded what Bush was going to send. But we can spend all this money and lose countless US soldiers in Iraq fighting a war that seems damn near pointless for us, and them for that matter. But that's another argument for another thread. Like it's been mentioned before, you just got done celebrating Christmas, giving and receiving a shitload of presents, and you can't send 5 or ten dollars?? That's like one less meal you will have in your lifetime, and that's too much...(headshake

[scott42]

Donated yesterday (I'm the Scott that sent $15 ;))

[KWSUPRA]

I agree with you 2k3 on many of the points that you make. Their are many homeless people out their that are in that position because they have decided not to help themselves or for whatever reason. It is sad that we spend all of this money in Iraq instead of on other issues where it would be much better spent but we are also forgetting something. Anyone country that has the nerve to call the US cheap for not pledging enough money should be ashamed. This country gives out more money to countries in need than anyone else PERIOD. I apologize if what I was saying came off sounding cold because it wasn't intended to. All I am saying is that with all of the insanely high costs of things like health care and many other things it is aggravating as hell to see our government always handing out money to other countries. As far as the tsunami goes I have no problem helping out their but all of this wasted money in Iraq and elsewhere is just rediculous.

I am a new member on here and didn't just stop in to discuss this issue. I worked for Mazda for 5 years and love their cars. What do you guys think of the Mazaspeed 6 coming out?

[Mr. Win]

I agree with you 2k3 on many of the points that you make. Their are many homeless people out their that are in that position because they have decided not to help themselves or for whatever reason. It is sad that we spend all of this money in Iraq instead of on other issues where it would be much better spent but we are also forgetting something. Anyone country that has the nerve to call the US cheap for not pledging enough money should be ashamed. This country gives out more money to countries in need than anyone else PERIOD. I apologize if what I was saying came off sounding cold because it wasn't intended to. All I am saying is that with all of the insanely high costs of things like health care and many other things it is aggravating as hell to see our government always handing out money to other countries. As far as the tsunami goes I have no problem helping out their but all of this wasted money in Iraq and elsewhere is just rediculous.

I am a new member on here and didn't just stop in to discuss this issue. I worked for Mazda for 5 years and love their cars. What do you guys think of the Mazaspeed 6 coming out?

honestly if you want to discuss this make another thread... please dont thread jack this if you dont agree with it.

Ill ask that no one else respond to this. Thanks in advance guys.

[laracroft]

honestly if you want to discuss this make another thread... please dont thread jack this if you dont agree with it.

Ill ask that no one else respond to this. Thanks in advance guys.
Damn.... lol

(bump) Bump for getting the forum closer to the goal! We are nearly there! Thanks to everyone that has donated what they could. Even though you dont think your contribution matters, it counts toward the goal and in the grand scheme of things, helps out everyone in the end.

[pdhaudio83]

guys, this thread has kept me busy beyond belief (updating donation amounts)
i will simply post the donations collected so far whenever possible.

Its SO time consuming to try and keep tabs on who has donated :(

if you WANT, i could list full names, but thats almost worthless.

[MPNick]

This country gives out more money to countries in need than anyone else PERIOD.
Yes we do give more and we should. We are the leader of the free world. It is with acts of kindness that we can help make the world better place. This will cost us money yes, maybe 400 mil when it is all over. But this is better then 200 bil plus losing thousand of our men and women in combat going to war.

Sorry for this thread jack.

Great job people, keep up the great work.

[roni]

Donation sent from roni_michaels @ yahoo.com. The total should be over $1k including my donation..

[pdhaudio83]

wow Roni, appreciated! We are over 1000 and ON OUR WAY TO 1500! :D

[bazooka joe]

i'm in!

[Wiggles422]

i'll paypal when i get home. i'm at the library atm.

[Zoom-Zoom03]

Alright Mr. Patrick my funds finally cleared, I sent you a 50 spot. Thanks again for giving us all this opportunity to help those in need. And thanks to all who have donated. God will remember all of you. This forum is outstanding in so many ways.

[pdhaudio83]

updated. Keep up the good work!!

[YelloMP5]

Just sent my $5!!!

[pdhaudio83]

I keep getting donations, its amazing- I refresh the account, and more has come. I will try to update the amount whenever I get a donation/have time to update.

[cbcbd]

I keep getting donations, its amazing- I refresh the account, and more has come. I will try to update the amount whenever I get a donation/have time to update.

[pdhaudio83]

no donations since 1130am. Come on people! I'll donate $10 more on top of the next donation of $25 or over, but after that, I'll have to wait for my next paycheck :(

[Wiggles422]

sent $10

[talon4x4]

Just sent ya $10. Great work setting this whole thing up!!!! This will be much appreciated by those less fortunate then us!! Thanks!!!

[biochembruin]

sent $21

[pdhaudio83]

i got all of your last 3 donations.

[goku4658]

Just sent ya $10. Great work setting this whole thing up!!!! This will be much appreciated by those less fortunate then us!! Thanks!!!
exactly..its hard to justify saving up for forged internals so that my car runs 2 seconds faster when there's stuff like this going on in the world

[pdhaudio83]

agreed. i got a couple more donations :)

[cable43]

i hope you get to the goal, if i can find more to give i will!

[pdhaudio83]

(thumb)

[evolv]

Hi guys / gals

Even tho I have not donated to this fund, I have already donated to the Canada Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fund.

Keep up the good work here, and God speed to those in need !!

[pdhaudio83]

Good work donating. Bump!

[REMillers]

Keep it up, heck just think what would happen if everyone in the US donated $5 bucks....

[pdhaudio83]

no joke. I'm also glad to see people in the administration giving money from their personal accounts too.

[pdhaudio83]

bump, we're close to the goal!

[REMillers]

Did you see Micahel Schumacher donated 10 million!! He lost his bodyguard and the guards two sons in it. :(


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[REMillers]

http://www.taipeitimes.com/images/2005/01/03/20050102211042.jpeg

:(

[nonameheroes]

now that pic right there should inspire you all that have not donated to DONATE NOW!!! screw the fact that you dont get a receipt...who cares about that tax write off when the children like her are suffering...

[netranger6]

Damn, 104 views. I guess a hundred of you were disappointed when a Tsunami wasn't a new part for your car.

No, actually I do believe that my tax dollars are already being spent as part of our governments relief package. Not too mention, seeing that one guy wearing a "I love Osame Bin Laden" T-Shirt did nothing for me, nor the day Indonesia was jumping for joy when the trade towers came down. For all I care, they can chop down some trees, hollow them out, and start fishing from scratch. Is it sad? Yes. I don't, nor did I see or hear anyone from that region writing checks to those directly affected on 9/11.

I'll give to Thailand, but Indonesia can smoke my ballz.

[netranger6]

Keep it up, heck just think what would happen if everyone in the US donated $5 bucks....

and imagine what would happen if everyone in America gave $5 to domestic issues?? Imagine. Better yet, everyone can send it to my paypal account if they like, I'll make sure it is spent well.

[netranger6]

exactly..its hard to justify saving up for forged internals so that my car runs 2 seconds faster when there's stuff like this going on in the world

Hey, if you want to help, buy me an interceptor vest, with SAPI plates. Here's the link http://www.pointblankarmor.com

Or better yet, give some of that $$ to soldiers surviving spouses and children...

[netranger6]

Looking at your post count, I'm wondering if you are a member of this board that created a new account just to voice your opinion. That would be sad...
Yeah, there are a lot of people in our own country in need of assistance, but there are a lot of those that are in the position they are in by CHOICE. Homeless people, people on welfare...Some of them are there because they don't feel the need to better themselves. They want hand outs because they don't want to work hard like the rest of us.
The victims we are helping with this donation had no choice in this matter. They didn't ask to be swept from their homes, and have their loves one killed by the tsunamis. Do you want to know what the really sad part in this whole matter is? The fact that private donations from United States companies/corperations/people had exceeded what Bush was going to send. But we can spend all this money and lose countless US soldiers in Iraq fighting a war that seems damn near pointless for us, and them for that matter. But that's another argument for another thread. Like it's been mentioned before, you just got done celebrating Christmas, giving and receiving a shitload of presents, and you can't send 5 or ten dollars?? That's like one less meal you will have in your lifetime, and that's too much...(headshake
Bush is just cautious with my money. After all, tax payers do have a say how money is spent. Tragic? Yes, that Tsunami was tragic. Preventable? Heck yes. Quite frankly, your argument is based on emotion, not logic. And do me a favor, don't mention anything about losing "countless" soldiers, especailly if you have never been one, been to Iraq, or sacrificed one iota in selfless service. You want to help? Do something for your country, for your neighborhood, city/town, state. There are many living around you that need help. Better yet, just man up.

[netranger6]

Netranger, please leave this thread. If you dont want to give FINE, dont. I will have a mod clean these posts up.

Hey, if you can express your thoughts and ideas, then why censor those that don't fall into alignment with them? That's fine with me, but you better clean up all, not just my thoughts.

[netranger6]

Usually you need to donate more than 200 for a tax deduction! I love how people only donate when it benefits them!

Just the act of giving benefits the individual, does it not? Now you can say you "helped", and move on.

[roni]

Just the act of giving benefits the individual, does it not? Now you can say you "helped", and move on.
Sure, whatever, and your viewpoint has "helped" people in what way? If giving is selfish, how is not giving less selfish?

Forget it, don't answer that.

Bush is just cautious with my money. After all, tax payers do have a say how money is spent. Tragic? Yes, that Tsunami was tragic. Preventable? Heck yes. Quite frankly, your argument is based on emotion, not logic. And do me a favor, don't mention anything about losing "countless" soldiers, especailly if you have never been one, been to Iraq, or sacrificed one iota in selfless service. You want to help? Do something for your country, for your neighborhood, city/town, state. There are many living around you that need help. Better yet, just man up.
Tsunamis are not preventable. Please leave now.

I'll delete my posts when you are gone from this thread. Start your own thread for this type of trash if you feel there is nothing better you can do with your efforts.

[netranger6]

Sure, whatever, and your viewpoint has "helped" people in what way? If giving is selfish, how is not giving less selfish?

Forget it, don't answer that.


Tsunamis are not preventable. Please leave now.

I'll delete my posts when you are gone from this thread. Start your own thread for this type of trash if you feel there is nothing better you can do with your efforts.

Actually, let's think about prevention. A. Build structures, other than resorts, for the population. B. Communication C. Emergency plans with a centralized Emergency Response Team All preventive. Rather now, contributions will go towards reactive re-construction.

Are you Canadian? Don't answer that, I already know the answer.

Trash, what is trash about my comments? Is it because you don't see it the way I do? What happened was tragic, there's no dispute about that. But my point is that private contributions exceed what Mr. "Bush" is contributing is just an argumentative statement, which will illicit response. As far as me helping, well I've helped dozens, hundreds of people first hand. My $5 is staying in my wallet simply because if I really want to help, then I'd buy reduced airfare, throw on a back pack, and get my hands dirty. What say you?

[Mr. Win]

Please Dont Respond To This Person. Hes Not Going To Leave It Alone So Dont Feed Into His Annoyance.

[pdhaudio83]

bump for more donations! a week left before i give the check!

[Kooldino]

Hey, if you can express your thoughts and ideas, then why censor those that don't fall into alignment with them? That's fine with me, but you better clean up all, not just my thoughts.
Which is exactly why I denied his request to clean it up. As long as you're not attacking anyone and stay on topic, it's just a discussion.

Mods: Please leave this thread be.

[Kooldino]

and the thread has gone to hell. Thanks to the awesome mods who see that this is a donation and giving thread, and not for general opinions, but hey, what do i know.
It hasn't gone to hell. ONE guy doesn't want to donate, and explained why without flaming.

You got all huffy at him and asked me to go through and clean up the thread (which I don't have time for), so now you're upset. He has his reasons and he's not going to donate. Realize this, and don't bother arguing with him if you don't want a debate going on.

[Kooldino]

Ok, PDH asked me if I can clean up his thread, and when I deny him, he gets an attitude with me, and then comes here and insults me by sarcastically calls me an "awesome mod", and then him and SeniorCorwin foul up the thread for a page or so because they don't like a half dozen posts some guy made a few pages back. The funny part is that they fail to realize that there posts are the most irrelevant ones in the thread, and they're only making it worse. As am I for responding to it, but oh well.

Cliff notes: STFU. No more whining about one guy who was justifying why he didn't give. Period. Get over it, and back on topic already.

edit: Ok, looks like pdh and senior beat me to it and deleted their posts.

THEN, before this could post, pdh deleted the thread, since he couldn't have his way.

So I restored it.

And he deleted it again.

Now it's here to stay. Enough with this crap. Stay on topic, and pdh, stop throwing a fit every time a mod doesn't kiss your ass and do what you want.

[Mr. Win]

(owned)

Well what happened happened and im going to leave it at this. PDH will be back in a day hes on another vacation... haha.

Ill still ask then everyone ignore the hiccup including you Pat and move on if you do have questions because you cant figure out what went down, just PM me.

THANK AGAIN AND LETS MAKE THE GOAL!!!!!
Ok, PDH asked me if I can clean up his thread, and when I deny him, he gets an attitude with me, and then comes here and insults me by sarcastically calls me an "awesome mod", and then him and SeniorCorwin foul up the thread for a page or so because they don't like a half dozen posts some guy made a few pages back. The funny part is that they fail to realize that there posts are the most irrelevant ones in the thread, and they're only making it worse. As am I for responding to it, but oh well.

Cliff notes: STFU. No more whining about one guy who was justifying why he didn't give. Period. Get over it, and back on topic already.

edit: Ok, looks like pdh and senior beat me to it and deleted their posts.

THEN, before this could post, pdh deleted the thread, since he couldn't have his way.

So I restored it.

And he deleted it again.

Now it's here to stay. Enough with this crap. Stay on topic, and pdh, stop throwing a fit every time a mod doesn't kiss your ass and do what you want.

[steve_protege]

Just sent 15.00 . Hope it helps!!

[Mr. Win]

awesome... thank you.

bump bump were getting closer

[laracroft]

Please Dont Respond To This Person. Hes Not Going To Leave It Alone So Dont Feed Into His Annoyance.
I agree. (yes)

If you dont want to donate say so and leave, nooo problem. But using almost a whole page of explaining why and attacking or harrassing everyone because THEY did??? There some serious underlying problem there...and this is not the time and place to post that. Its like going to a thread where someone died of street racing and saying "well, he deserved to die because.....". And besides, there were more children dead than adults. I dont think any child of any race deserves to be taken early or be left an orphan. The sins of the father should not be the burden of a small child. Or easier still.. two wrongs dont make it right.

[RyanJayG]

DONATE!

show compassion to those less fortunate than yourself, even the ones who would otherwise turn their back on you in YOUR time of need. Being unilaterally compassionate and giving without thought of return is the only way to earn respect from those who would otherwise be your enemy.

[Mr. Win]

night bump

[enry]

What the hell, 25$ sent.

[pdhaudio83]

ah thank you, i can finally update this thread.

[pdhaudio83]

now, why dont i start a new thread with "opinions about fund" i mean, w3rd... i'd like to keep this not cluttered so i can make feedback with those who give. i dont have any problem with people no giving, no need to explain your motives when no one cares anway (unless you feel guilty)

[pdhaudio83]

donations will no longer be accepted after Monday at 8pm EST

[rktktpaul]

Money sent.

[Brian48216]

definitely donate.

if I got paid again I'd donate to this particular thread but another good one that I gave to before I found out about this one is UNICEF.

Kids deserve a fighting chance no matter what.

[Mr. Win]

bump

[pdhaudio83]

less than 24hrs.
Also, after rethinking and a few inquiries that were made to me, I have decided to give the donation in cash so I will not be making ANY BENEFIT OFF OF THIS. I have no interest in getting a large writeoff, and so to prove, I will make the donation in cash.

[jurgs01]

Someone may as well get a tax writeoff for it. That's not why you did it, but we all aren't going to split one so you might as well as a bonus for organizing this and doing the leg work.

[pdhaudio83]

but some have complained, so i wont.

[Mr. Win]

well thanks pat for letting the bigger guy win... looks as if you gave up and were not going to reach our second goal.

THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT DONATED.

[Hughes412]

but some have complained, so i wont.

We Im another one that says you decerve it. You did a lot of work and I want to say thank for it.

[dominoy2k1]

ill take the tax writeoff if noone wants it...

[pdhaudio83]

lol.

Donations are no longer being counted towards the goal. If you'd still like to donate, go on over to yahoo.com and pick a agency to donate thru. This response from the forums was overwhelming. A big THUMBS UP TO THOSE WHO GAVE SO MUCH!

[Mental Addiction]

interesting thread and posts from those that I expect more from.A kind hearted thing trashed by the mouthy.

[Rism]

Very nice gesture everyone. But whatever you do, do not give ot the red cross. They are one of the most corrupt organizations when it comes to this stuff. Not to start a debate or anything but after 9/11 they took half the money that was supposed to be donated to the families and kept it. They did a similar thing after the oklahoma city bombing.

[pdhaudio83]

Updated the first post. Good job guys.

[jurgs01]

What organization did you give it to?

[RyanJayG]

damn Pat, you shoulda added $1 so we could be 1337

[jersey_emt]

damn Pat, you shoulda added $1 so we could be 1337

I was just going to post the same thing lol

[project_msp]

cool as hell what ya'll did. but heh... 1 more dollar and it would have been 1337 as hell!

/* edit */
DAMNIT! i should have known i wouldn't have been the first to think of this :)

[cable43]

Congrats I am glad that I (and we) could help. But I know I doesn't end there!.
My sons first birthday is on Feb. 25th. To be honest he needs nothing but the love we already give. So we are throwing him a birthday party and asking people to bring a donation to give to CCF(Christian Childerns Fund) and the Red Cross in his name for the tsunami relief.
WE ARE ALL RESPOSIBLE FOR EACH OTHER - we all live in one big house- Earth.

[Hughes412]

Very nice gesture everyone. But whatever you do, do not give ot the red cross. They are one of the most corrupt organizations when it comes to this stuff. Not to start a debate or anything but after 9/11 they took half the money that was supposed to be donated to the families and kept it. They did a similar thing after the oklahoma city bombing.


I agree!

interesting thread and posts from those that I expect more from.A kind hearted thing trashed by the mouthy.

HU?

and whats 1337?

[Kooldino]

I agree!

interesting thread and posts from those that I expect more from.A kind hearted thing trashed by the mouthy.

HU?

and whats 1337?
1337 = "leet" = "elite". It's silly internet talk that has hacker origins.

[roni]

http://www.redcross.org/tsunamirelief/donationsatwork/

[jurgs01]

I would like to see where you guys are getting your information on the Red Cross. If you are pulling it out your ass that is sad. If there really is info about them not using money properly then post it. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They send messages to military members with dead relatives for free in a very timely fashion.

[cable43]

well ...
I have to look this at things the way I try do in life, and that's from every angle with an open mind.
so i'll see what i can dig up.

thanks for he info. It's good to know these type of things and if it's true I will find other ways to make donations.

[roni]

http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/0109wtc/donationwork/myths.html

http://www.redcross.org/news/other/special/020311sixtymin.html

http://www.redcross.org/article/0,1072,0_312_3942,00.html

http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_152_1392,00.html

I have been a Disaster Response Leader for the Central Jersey chapter of the ARC since shortly after 9/11. I have never been paid by them. Look around and ask for more information if you don't believe that the disaster relief they provide is worthwhile. And look at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent. This isn't a fly-by-night organization.

If you are truly skeptical about it, don't donate to them, donate to someone else. But please try to provide documented information if you have it, instead of making assumptions and spreading rumors.

It's not as if the bad reputation will hurt the company's stockholders, it's a non-profit organization which undergoes countless internal and external audits. All that the bad rep will do is try to force us to abandon the people we try to help.

[pdhaudio83]

(rlaugh)

I just mailed off a $1 check to make it a total
$1337 donated. (thumb)

they are going to be like WTF A DOLLAR?!?!

[Badger Biker]

$1337 is ... so 1337.

It makes me giggle.

[Rism]

I would like to see where you guys are getting your information on the Red Cross. If you are pulling it out your ass that is sad. If there really is info about them not using money properly then post it. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They send messages to military members with dead relatives for free in a very timely fashion.Ummm no im not pulling it out of my ass. The fact is they have lost lawsuits over this. Do some a simple google searches and you will find all you need.

You are posting links from the red cross to prove their innocence? Thats like proving saddams innocence by linking to speeches of his.

Anyway here are multiple news articles from multiple sources talking about what the red cross did after 9/11
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=red+cross+stealing+9%2F11+donations
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=red+cross+stealing&btnG=Search
I really dont want to turn this into a debate im just trying to inform people who want to donate and make sure they donate to the right place.

[laracroft]

Well, I'm glad some of us could give for a good cause for once. Everyone's always shelling out bullsh*t , it's about time we shell out loot to help others. Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! lol

[Hughes412]

I am not bashing the Red Cross altogether, but there are and were things that some of the higher ups got caught doing. Overall they are a good organization that does alot of good. I am just glad I could contribute. I just wish I had more.

[roni]

I am not bashing the Red Cross altogether, but there are and were things that some of the higher ups got caught doing. Overall they are a good organization that does alot of good. I am just glad I could contribute. I just wish I had more.

Thank you for sharing your perspective without bashing. It is unfortunate that in many organizations that handle donations, there have been instances of individuals stealing. That is sickening, but it happens from time to time in non-profit organizations and religious institutions.

[roni]

Ummm no im not pulling it out of my ass. The fact is they have lost lawsuits over this. Do some a simple google searches and you will find all you need.

You are posting links from the red cross to prove their innocence? Thats like proving saddams innocence by linking to speeches of his.

Anyway here are multiple news articles from multiple sources talking about what the red cross did after 9/11
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=red+cross+stealing+9%2F11+donations
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=red+cross+stealing&btnG=Search
I really dont want to turn this into a debate im just trying to inform people who want to donate and make sure they donate to the right place.

In reference to the google links that were posted, there are many instances noted of people stealing from the Red Cross by misrepresenting themselves as victims of disasters and receiving relief money. Having been a Red Cross volunteer for the last few years, I have been exposed to people attempting to collect money for disasters that they were not impacted by.

There are also instances of corrupt individuals who stole money. That's horrible, but how many companies and organizations are victims of having individual employees or volunteers steal from them?

The links I gave were simply the Red Cross's explanations, trying to help clarify what the intentions were and what outside organizations audit their books.


It's a good idea to give to reputable charities, feel free to give to whichever one you choose.

[P5MoJo]

L33t!

[seanmcsean]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who found the final total of $1337 hilarious

[pdhaudio83]

yes. im sure they were like WTF ONE DOLLAR when i sent in a check

ryanjayg called me when he saw the total was 1336, i totally didnt realize it, so he told me i should write a check for $1 to make it 1337 :D