Chris Brogan: One More Thing the Kmart Project Did
Lawrence Anderson
· 1 year ago
What a cool cause Chris! I am in. -Lawrence
Aaron Strout
· 1 year ago
I'm in too.
-Aaron | @astrout
A Cowboy's Wife
· 1 year ago
Chipped in as well:)
KathleenLD
· 1 year ago
What a great idea! I'm so glad that those toys were able to go directly to a home that could use them and I think you've got a great idea in looking for donations from your community to make another Kmart run possible.
Good on you, Chris :)
frank
· 1 year ago
Nice work man! We did a BIG toys for tots drive at work last week. Over 7000 toys were collected .... it was very cool !
Great work Chris! This is exactly the kind of thing we should all be doing in our respective communities! Enjoy the rest of 2008l
Connie Reece
· 1 year ago
Chris, I just tried to give through the Chip-In widget but got an error. Will try again in a few minutes--just wanted to give you a heads-up to check it on your end as well. So glad to hear about the family who got the toys you and the kids bought. What a great story.
Debra Legg
· 1 year ago
You got me! But in a good way.
It's been funny in our house of late. Things are a bit tight, and my two boys hear "no" more than they ever have in their lives. But that hasn't kept them from wanting to reach out to others. tonight, we dropped off donations at a local grocery store for its present drive, and it was all my 5-year-old's idea to do it. And if he read the Toys for Tots post, he'd be all over me to make this donation, too.
So to prevent a persistent little 5-year-old from nagging incessantly about the need to help make sure other kids have toys, we'll donate our lattes. Actually, we make our lattes at home now, so the contribution will be a smidge more than they cost us.
Sonny Gill
· 1 year ago
That's awesome Chris. I'll definitely chip in.
Romy Taormina
· 1 year ago
I am so touched! Toys equate to smiles on children's faces. That is a gift! I, too, am in. Thank you for touching the hearts of many.
Jim "Genuine" Turner
· 1 year ago
Thanks for all you do. God Bless you and yours this holiday season. I wish I could give more.
Allison Reynolds
· 1 year ago
Happy to donate on behalf of the Secret Women's Business Network!
Chris, Thank you for the opportunity to give. You are an inspiration.
Busby SEO Test Gary Viray
· 1 year ago
Great cause Chris. Bloggers everywhere should make an effort of helping others in their communities.
Sasha Kane
· 1 year ago
Hi Chris Brogan, It's is a wonderful thing your doing for the kids. It's really is all about the kids... Right?
I am not sure why you have the blues during this holiday season...I hope as Christmas Day draws nearer you will find within yourself a greater sense of peace... Even catch yourself smiling more. =)
My Father passed away (2) years ago on December 25th. So there is a bit of sadness that creeps in frequently during a day's time.
Even so, am making a donation in the spirit of giving and also in memory of my Dad. I wish you and your family all things, bright, beautiful and of Godly intent.
Merry Christmas, Be Blessed!
Julie Roads
· 1 year ago
Thank you for using your incredible power for outstanding good; thank you for setting this example for all that follow you. Donating feels SO good...Julie
Angela Moore
· 1 year ago
I'm in as well. Thanks Chris.
Amanda Evans
· 1 year ago
What a great cause, you can add another $10 to your fund now. It's great to see people still giving to worthy causes and what you are doing is very admirable.
Well done Chris, you deserve a huge round of applause.
Justin Levy
· 1 year ago
This is such a great idea Chris and thank you for doing it! It is great to see you doing this with your entire family as I think it is so very important for kids to learn about giving back at an early age. You can definitely add another $10 in there for Laura and I.
Over the past 6 months or so I have become intrigued and interested in how social media can be used to help non-profits or just people that can really use a little bit of help. I'm looking forward to exploring this more in '09 as well doing some things like this. It is important during Christmas time but the goal is to not forget that these same people (and many millions other) are struggling the other 364 days as well.
Keep up the great work!
Lisa McGrath
· 1 year ago
Great cause, Chris! This is my third donation to Toys for Tots this year!
Jill
· 1 year ago
Thanks Chris for this opportunity. I have been looking for a way to donate toys, and without a car not so easy to get to the right places - but God always has a way.
Thanks for all you do - you are a great example to thousands.
Robin Houghton
· 1 year ago
Great job Chris. Happy to chip in. A very happy Christmas to you and thanks for everything you've done this year.
Mark Smith
· 1 year ago
Chris, just a heads up on charity that I am involved with, Bikes for Goodness Sake. We are donating 533 bikes to children of deploying, deployed, or KIA Troops. Ten bike shops around Texas are working with us to distribute the bikes to these kids. We aim to offer a small token of freedom that their parents are fighting for: a Bicycle.
Darren Daz Cox
· 1 year ago
I think it's better to help the one family that is right in front of you than going for the 'greater good'. There is no greater good than the need that the universe put right in front of you. The needs of the one DO outweigh the needs of the many, as Kirk most famously put to Spock!
Amanda Eamich
· 1 year ago
Joining the chorus. Hope this helps you reach your goal, and then some. Nothing better than knowing kids will don grins ear to ear on Christmas day...
@amandare
Diana Scimone
· 1 year ago
What a great Christmas story, Chris! We're loving watching it unfold. Can't wait til the next installment!
Diana Scimone President Born to Fly International, Inc. "Stopping child trafficking...setting kids free to soar" www.born2fly.org www.dianascimone.com @DianaScimone
Trudy
· 1 year ago
I'm glad you are far from being a Scrooge this holiday season. When you give from your heart, you truly lose the bah-humbugs and are immediately filled with fa-la-la-la's.
It doesn't matter if a person can contribute $5 or $5000. All that matters is if they made a genuine effort.
I know we are all facing economic trials. A person should not be down on themselves if they cannot give financially because there are always different ways to give.
Random acts of kindness to not always involve monetary contributions. I know there are lots of local organization that can use a few good volunteers this holiday season.
So if you don't have it in your wallets or checking account, dig deep in your heart and give your time to a worthy cause.
@EsteDiaVA
Sokunthea
· 1 year ago
Hi Chris - this is such a great story! Toys for kids is as worthwhile a cause as any, but you're right, there are plenty of other causes and ways to give. I'm a new follower of your blog and work at The Case Foundation. For the past few years, we've put together a Guide to Good Giving (http://giving.casefoundation.org/givingguide) - a collection of different and creative holiday gift giving ideas. Hopefully, this will help people with their holiday shopping and feel better from the winter blues!
Dominick
· 1 year ago
Chris,
Thank you for inspiring me to try and raise money for the fundraiser I have every year. With Christmas so close, and no donations coming in, I wasn't sure what to do until I saw you on Twitter. You are always inspiring me to be a better person and to use social media to empower myself and others.
I always try to give others with Muscular Dystrophy a good Christmas. As someone raised with a form of MD, I know, first hand, what it's like to have financial struggles happening around Christmas due to medical expenses, so I don't want these kids or their parents to have to worry.
Thanks to you, we've raised $150. We only have $350 more to go!
Great post Chris and an excellent decision. While it is nice to donate and help the unknown masses, it is the personal connection that donating or helping one person brings the giver that oh so special feeling. I encourage all your readers to go out and volunteer and see the impact you can have personally on those in need.
Blog Expert
· 1 year ago
I am happy people are still willing to give in these bad economic times. God bless everyone.
Liz
· 1 year ago
My 3 boys have been collecting change in a very large water jug for about 3 years. We just recently counted it (counting hundreds of dollars worth of change as truly a great way to bond as a family) and as a family decided that half of the money would be donated to Toys for Tots and the other half would be distributed among the 5 family members to buy Christmas gifts for others. I was so proud of my boys when, without any prompting, each made this rather unselfish decision. (I'm quite sure I would not have made this decision at 10 years old.) Anyway, we hadn't yet had the chance to actually give the money to Toys for Tots, but your post gave us the perfect opportunity. Thanks Chris.
Doug Firebaugh
· 1 year ago
This is what Christmas is all about Chris. My wife and I plan on donating this week to your project. Great job-we just collected $$$ and sent a charity 1000 winter coats to single moms and their children - and the homeless too- for Christmas around MI and we got them amazingly inexpensive -almost donated it wa such a low price. Your post has inspired us tremendously--to add some toys with those coats too. Rocking HOT! You are the Social Media Meistro.
Russell Cook
· 1 year ago
Nicely done...happy to help.
John Haydon
· 1 year ago
Chris,
I no longer feel like such a grinch!
Thanks,
John
Howard B. Greenstein
· 1 year ago
Chris: I can't believe you sold your reputation for, uh, wait a second...Great job, Chris :-) I'm in.
Danny Brown
· 1 year ago
Awesome stuff Chris, and one of the reasons I continue to respect all that you do.
I'll be donating my $10 and if anyone wishes to keep this goodwill going, please feel free to have a look at the 12for12K Challenge happening next year:
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-Lawrence
-Aaron | @astrout
Good on you, Chris :)
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It's been funny in our house of late. Things are a bit tight, and my two boys hear "no" more than they ever have in their lives. But that hasn't kept them from wanting to reach out to others. tonight, we dropped off donations at a local grocery store for its present drive, and it was all my 5-year-old's idea to do it. And if he read the Toys for Tots post, he'd be all over me to make this donation, too.
So to prevent a persistent little 5-year-old from nagging incessantly about the need to help make sure other kids have toys, we'll donate our lattes. Actually, we make our lattes at home now, so the contribution will be a smidge more than they cost us.
Don't let the holiday giving end here!!
Support Danny Brown @PressReleasePR
http://dannybrown.me/2008/12/08/the-12-for-1200...
I am not sure why you have the blues during this holiday season...I hope as Christmas Day draws nearer you will find within yourself a greater sense of peace... Even catch yourself smiling more. =)
My Father passed away (2) years ago on December 25th. So there is a bit of sadness that creeps in frequently during a day's time.
Even so, am making a donation in the spirit of giving and also in memory of my Dad. I wish you and your family all things, bright, beautiful and of Godly intent.
Merry Christmas,
Be Blessed!
Well done Chris, you deserve a huge round of applause.
Over the past 6 months or so I have become intrigued and interested in how social media can be used to help non-profits or just people that can really use a little bit of help. I'm looking forward to exploring this more in '09 as well doing some things like this. It is important during Christmas time but the goal is to not forget that these same people (and many millions other) are struggling the other 364 days as well.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks for all you do - you are a great example to thousands.
@amandare
Diana Scimone
President
Born to Fly International, Inc.
"Stopping child trafficking...setting kids free to soar"
www.born2fly.org
www.dianascimone.com
@DianaScimone
It doesn't matter if a person can contribute $5 or $5000. All that matters is if they made a genuine effort.
I know we are all facing economic trials. A person should not be down on themselves if they cannot give financially because there are always different ways to give.
Random acts of kindness to not always involve monetary contributions. I know there are lots of local organization that can use a few good volunteers this holiday season.
So if you don't have it in your wallets or checking account, dig deep in your heart and give your time to a worthy cause.
@EsteDiaVA
Thank you for inspiring me to try and raise money for the fundraiser I have every year. With Christmas so close, and no donations coming in, I wasn't sure what to do until I saw you on Twitter. You are always inspiring me to be a better person and to use social media to empower myself and others.
I always try to give others with Muscular Dystrophy a good Christmas. As someone raised with a form of MD, I know, first hand, what it's like to have financial struggles happening around Christmas due to medical expenses, so I don't want these kids or their parents to have to worry.
Thanks to you, we've raised $150. We only have $350 more to go!
If anyone would like to help out by donating $5 or $10, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3rda28
I no longer feel like such a grinch!
Thanks,
John
I can't believe you sold your reputation for, uh, wait a second...Great job, Chris :-)
I'm in.
I'll be donating my $10 and if anyone wishes to keep this goodwill going, please feel free to have a look at the 12for12K Challenge happening next year:
http://12for12k.org/
Sorry for the shameless plug, but it's for a great cause that could potentially change millions of lives in 2009.
Thanks, and a wonderful Christmas and New Year to all.