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MO's angels fund update (Updated on 11/10)

As of 7:45 EST this morning, there have been 26 contributors to Em and Sean's fund, totaling $552.45. So wonderful.

Given the amount, I was wondering if you all still wanted to put the remaining money (after the purchase of the sculpture) toward a GC to Whole Foods, or if you would like some of the money to be given as a donation to March of Dimes in memory of the babies. (I know that Emily and Sean support that charity.) I'm sure they would be very grateful either way, I just thought I'd throw the idea out there. Whatever the majority thinks is best!

As for the sculpture, after tallying up the responses of who prefers the sculpture as-is or with tokens, so far it looks like more people prefer it as-is. I was thinking of placing the order for this soon, since it will take a while to make it and then ship it. So if anyone has any more comments or preferences regarding the sculpture, let me know, otherwise I'll place the order tonight.

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Re: MO's angels fund update (Updated on 11/10)

  • I vote for a contribution to the charity as well as the GC and sculpture.
  • imagekaesha:
    I vote for a contribution to the charity as well as the GC and sculpture.

    I couldn't agree more.

    All I can say is wow, what a great group of ladies we have here! 

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  • imagekatsblaze:

    imagekaesha:
    I vote for a contribution to the charity as well as the GC and sculpture.

    I couldn't agree more.

    All I can say is wow, what a great group of ladies we have here! 

    I agree with the contribution to the charity, and totally agree with what Kathy said!

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  • Totally agree with the donation as well.  Wow, we have such a fabulous and generous group of ladies on this board.
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  • Agree with PPs, a donation along with the GC and sculpture would be wonderful.
  • I'm with the pp's, I think donating part to the March of Dimes and part for the GC would be perfect.

    I also can't get enough of the ladies here. I love that we're able to pull together like this when we're needed. Most of us have never met, but that doesn't change the friendships we have here.

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  • I agree that the sculpture, GC and donation is the most excellent use of resources.
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  • All I can say is wow.  I'm sure Emily and Sean will be touched.  I agree with what everyone said about the donation.  Do we want to limit the GC to about $200 and send the rest to March of Dimes?
  • This is seriously making me tear up. I feel lucky to be part of such an amazing group of ladies.

     I agree with the pp's about putting some on the GC and giving some to March of Dimes.

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  • I agree - $200 - $250 on the GC and the rest to MoD.  PayPal hasn't completed my transaction, so I need a couple more days to contribute.  I'll send it as soon as it's available.
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  • imagekaesha:
    I vote for a contribution to the charity as well as the GC and sculpture.

    agreed! I was thinking of making a donation to the charity on my own anyway, so this works perfectly! 

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  • imagetpinsky:
    All I can say is wow.  I'm sure Emily and Sean will be touched.  I agree with what everyone said about the donation.  Do we want to limit the GC to about $200 and send the rest to March of Dimes?

     

    ITA, sounds perfect.  I know Em posted about donations to MOD on FB last night, so I'm sure she will love this.   

  • I agree with donating also. 
  • I agree with the GC around $200 and the rest to March of Dimes. I haven't been able to donate yet since I had to change my name but will in the next few days.
  • I vote for a donation in addition to the sculpture and GC.  Thanks.
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  • It sounds great to me.
  • I agree with everyone else. I like the idea of donating the rest of the money to the march of dimes.

    I will send in my donation as soon as I get confirmation from paypal on my account.

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  • I agree with everyone else. Given the amount, part of it should go to charity in addition to the sculpture and GC.
  • imagetpinsky:
    All I can say is wow.  I'm sure Emily and Sean will be touched.  I agree with what everyone said about the donation.  Do we want to limit the GC to about $200 and send the rest to March of Dimes?

    Sounds good! I was also going to make a donation to March of Dimes so I'll just bump up my contribution to the MO's Angels fund instead.

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  • Totally agree with all of you about the MoD.  Can I just say I'm so touched by the show of love and support this amazing group of women has shown in the past couple of days... I'm so proud to be an 0809er :)

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  • I agree on the MoD contribution. I think that will mean a lot to both of them. We have such a wonderful group of ladies here, the compassion totally amazes me.

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  • Wow, just... wow. I'm amazed by you ladies right now.

    I also agree that once the sculpture and the gift card are bought, we should put the rest towards the March of Dimes charity. I haven't gotten to contribute yet since Paypal needs a few days to verify my account. Hopefully by Friday!

  • I'm also in agreement about the donation to of March of Dimes in addition to the GC. You ladies are amazing!

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  • Wow! I'm so happy to be part of this little internet "family." I agree on the GC and the MoD donation. DH and I added MoD to our list of organizations to donate to based on Mo's FB status.
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  • I love this idea! I do think we should go closer to the $250 for the GC just to keep them going a little longer. They would also be able to buy the necessities as well.
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  • I totally agree with the donation...and I love all you ladies.
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  • Update:

    I purchased the sculpture (neutral Family of Five, as-is) from Etsy. Our total fund amount now after the deduction of the sculpture is $674.45.

    Next, we should decide how much money should go on the GC. (I'm sorry for asking so many questions - I just feel this should be a group decision!) So far we've had suggestions of $200 and $250, while the rest will go to MoD. Any other thoughts on that?

    Thank you all so much for your generosity. You are an amazing group of women.

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  • Since we have so much left (awesome, ladies!), I vote for $250 on the GC and the remainder to MoD. 
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  • KO - why dont you do a clicky poll for $200 and $250 and other fill in to see which is more popular?

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  • imageEHayes1183:
    KO - why dont you do a clicky poll for $200 and $250 and other fill in to see which is more popular?

    You're so smart. :)

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