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Life’s A Bluff – Holiday Donation Drive -

This holiday season I wanted to use my ability to reach the public to help a family (or two) in need.. Over the last few years my niece and nephew have had outstanding x-mas mornings. I don’t think they have ever not gotten what they asked for. Well this year I made a conscious effort to get them involved in GIVING to the less fortunate. They have no idea how good they really have it. I think it is important for them to reach out and help someone… to pay it forward. They already know I will be spending less on them this year and using that extra money to put a smile on some other kids faces. I also plan on having them each pick a tag off the giving tree at the mall and with their own money pick out a present.

So a little background on the first family I have in mind… We have known of them for the last couple of years and I am privy to their hardships. One of the children asked for something that we would consider basic at the very least, and what was received could be purchased at your local dollar store. It almost brought me to tears. Later that day or maybe it was the next… These children paid a visit to my house. I never felt more low in my life when they showed me what they got as I looked around a living room full of unnecessary bullshit. Now from what I know of .. the only thing these kids had of any value was an old second hand x-box.. A few days after x-mas it broke. Now I will say that these kids are not on the verge of starvation or anything. They just have it rough. There are millions worse off. But these are people that I can directly effect and see the results on their faces. I know how deserving they are and I will be doing whatever I can to make them smile this year.

I already have enough to pick up a new system and some games. But I would really like to go all out. Lets go for the 360! Brand new they are $299.99 and figure a couple used games and maybe a refurbished system. I will look into it. I know a guy that owns a video game store I am sure I can get a great deal when he knows what I am doing. I would also like to get them a couple new outfits and maybe a gift card or two. From their own mouth that has never happened. Give them the experience of shopping for themselves for once! So, currently I have about $150.00 set aside. My goal is $500.

The second family, I am going to look into the different options. I have a few ideas and will make another post on this one later. My goal for this family would be the same $500. Maybe I will check with the local shelter or mental health facility.

Those of you who want to donate can send money via paypal to this email address or by clicking on the Chip In ad to the right. I prefer the Chip In as it keeps a running tally for all to see. Anything you can do to help is enough. $1… $5.. whatever. And those of you who donate $10 or more will get signed limited edition prints by myself, Ryan, and maybe a couple of pros who visit here regularly. I also have all sorts of various swag items from Poker Padz to Copag Cards to give away. Give and get something in return! It’s a win win folks!

You all will just have to take my word that your money is going to the right place. I am not really sure how to prove that we are indeed helping someone. What I do plan on doing is taking pictures and copies of all items and receipts. I will post a running photo journal online from now until x-mas.

These donation drives in the past have been pretty successful. Let’s make this the best one yet!

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edit: For those wondering if by posting all the information above would I be alerting the family in need or those that know them. It is completely impossible. I know for a fact they will be kept anonymous.

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