Children in Need
By twinkleD
@twinkleD (360)
November 14, 2006 4:34pm CST
What's everyone doing for Children in Need this year. Anything? Nothing? I've put money in collection pots and given money to my daughter to take to school for mufti day. not doing anything wacky though. do you watch it on tv? i used to but think its a bit boring now. we've been watching celebrity scissorhands though. finding it funny. especially steve strange making his clients cry by his cringe worthy hairdressing skills. anyone else watching it?
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@Cheesehead06 (219)
• United States
15 Nov 06
Since June I have been tutoring homeless youngsters at the School on Wheels in downtown Los Angeles. I really enjoy doing this and it has helped me impact the lives of youngsters. During the Holiday season, I usually pick an ornament from the Angel tree and fill the request. I also enjoy volunteering at the holiday parties for underprivledged children. I prefer this as opposed to just dropping something off. I like to see the joy on their faces when they open their gifts. That, to me, is the true reward.
@Cheesehead06 (219)
• United States
15 Nov 06
Oh, I forgot. Here is a website so you can see what we do.
www.schoolonwheels.org
@twinkleD (360)
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15 Nov 06
Hi
Thanks for your comment. I've checked out your website and it looks great. So many generous loving people out there making such a difference to the children. I'm sure you do enjoy doing it, very very rewarding. You sound like a really, really nice caring person. Well done for all of your efforts, you really do make a huge difference to these childrens lives. Give yourself a pat on the back.
twinkleD xxx
@Idlewild (6090)
• United States
28 Nov 06
Children in Need is a UK org, I take it? Celebrity Scissorhands... sounds unusual, what is it?
I donate to a number of charities here in the US, some of them specifically for children. There are also charities to provide coats to homeless children, food banks, Toys for Tots (sponsored by US Marines), etc.
@twinkleD (360)
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28 Nov 06
children in need is a charity event held in the UK to raise money for children. it is an annual event which most people support and do fund raising for. Celebrity Scissorhands was a reality show where 10 celebrities where given two weeks to learn to cut hair and do beauty treatments for other people/celebs with all the profits going to children in need. was very amusing, lots of the hair cuts were absolutely awful.
well done for supporting your charities. every bit helps doesnt it.
thanks for posting :)
@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
14 Nov 06
We will be picking one or two names off the "Tree of Joy". For each child we will do up a full Christmas list, based on what they have said they want from Santa. My finace used to make bady doll rockers and fill them with dolls and other toys, then donate them to one of the local charities. Every child deserves a nice Christmas.
@suzieque (2334)
• Canada
15 Nov 06
My dad usually sends money to different charities that calls or sends letters.
@twinkleD (360)
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15 Nov 06
Thanks for your comment. Its great to support the less fortunate children at this time of year. We have a School Christmas fair coming up soon and proceeds are going to Children in Need too. I will also be donating toys to that too. My daughter is only 5 and already understands that we need to help others and she loves doing it too.
Thanks for your comment
twinkleD xxx
@momto2 (471)
• United States
14 Nov 06
I've always wanted to help children out when they are in need. I know a family that is going through some hardships at the moment, so I bought their little 18 mos. old daughter a brand new winter coat so that she can stay warm. There's nothing worse then a child that doesn't have warm clothes. (and food in their belly)
@vibhor1986 (290)
• India
28 Nov 06
havent started earning as of now but ill surely think of such kids once i start
