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A little christmas spirit
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So here is the deal. I work in the ER and took care of a 15 year old girl two nights ago who got in a really bad car wreck and is now a quadriplegic (paralyzed neck down for the rest of her life). I was working with her and her mom all night long. Her mom is a single mother and has hardly enough money to pay the bills let alone pay for christmas. i am not usually the kind of person who will feel bad enough for a patient to get personally involved, but for some reason this case is different. Anyway, in talking to her mom I found out that she was going to buy her daughter an iPod nano for christmas because her daughter had been wanting one for forever, but now is not going to be able to because of the medical bills from the wreck. So this is where I turn to NS for help. If any of you have a iPod that is still in working condition and looks good (I dont want to be giving her a piece of shit with stickers all over it) and are willing to donate it to a good cause, please let me know. Just think if you were in such a shitty position right before christmas.... it just sucks. Anyway, let me know.
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Why don't we all donate a few bills to your paypal account and you can buy her one? Im down for 5 bucks.
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That would be sick. That way we might be able to get something nice for her mom too. I have gotten enough messages from people saying that they want to help that I think it could work. I understand that once its money, people get a little nervous about giving it out, but if you pm me before you do it and tell me the exact amount donated, I will be able to account for everything donated. This has been awesome guys (and girls) its like NS sub for santa. I really appreciate all of your help.
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There is no such thing as "giving for the wrong reason".
It's all giving and geing generous.
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if his gift makes her happy, does it matter why it was given to her? no. the ultimate purpose of giving a gift has been accomplished- she appreciates and enjoys it- so it doesn't fucking matter why the gift was given. if some rich guy wants to give millions to helping orphans in Africa because it's the hot thing to do right now and people love him for it, who cares what his motives were- he fuckin gave a bunch of money to save orphans in Africa. stop being such a fucking whiny bitch. a paralyzed girl just got an iPod from a bunch of teenage and early-20's skiers she doesn't even know about and all you want to do is shit all over it. fuck off.
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Despite how rudimentary, uneloquent and blunt you may be, I agree with you crazyfuck.
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k. the paypal thing is all set up now for donations. You can either post it here or PM me.
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Dont let it die. We can be able to do some really amazing things for the mom if everyone that was here donated a buck. I will match any donation made up to $150.
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Come on guys. We are going to be taking the gifts over on the 21st. You still have time to help out someone that is really in need. Even if its a buck or two, it will make a big difference. Again, I am matching any donation made. I am going to up it to a 2:1 match. That means your 1 dollar turns into three.
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