Special Mother’s Prayer
May 9, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Human Interest
By Christine
May 9, 2010
I pray you’ll be my eyes
And watch her where she goes
And help her to be wise
Help me to let go
Every mother’s prayer
Every child knows
Lead her to a place
Guide her with your grace
To a place where she’ll be safe
I pray she finds your light
And holds it in her heart
As darkness falls each night
Remind her where you are
Every mother’s prayer
Every child knows
Need to find a place
Guide her with your grace
Give her faith so she’ll be safe
Lead her to a place
Guide her with your grace
To a place where she’ll be safe
Source: Mothers Day Celebration
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Founder of Mother’s Day
May 9, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Parent's Advice
By Mothers Day
May 9, 2010
The story of Mothers Day is the story of firm determination of a daughter, Anna Jarvis who resolved to pay tribute to her mother, Mrs. Anna M Jarvis and all other mothers of the world.
Anna Jarvis dedicated her life to fulfill her mother’s dream of the recognition of day for honoring mothers.
Though never a mother herself, Founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis is today recognized as the ‘Mother of Mothers Day’. An apt title to define the remarkable woman’s ceaseless devotion to her mother and motherhood in general.
Anna Jarvis: Childhood
Anna Jarvis was born in Webster, Taylor County, West Virginia, on May 1, 1864. She was the ninth of eleven children born to Ann Marie and Granville Jarvis. Her family moved to Grafton when Anna was a year old.
It was here that the Anna did her schooling. In 1881, she enrolled at the Augusta Female Academy in Staunton, Virginia, now Mary Baldwin College. After finishing her academics, Anna returned to Grafton and did teaching in a school for seven years.
Anna Jarvis: Inspiration for Mothers Day
Anna Jarvis got the inspiration of celebrating Mothers Day quite early in life. It so happened that one day when Anna was 12 years old, Anna’s mother Mrs. Jarvis said a class prayer in the presence of her daughter.
To conclude the lesson on ‘Mothers of the Bible’, Mrs. Jarvis said a small prayer,
“I hope that someone sometime will found a memorial mother’s day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life. She is entitled to it.”
Anna never forgot this prayer. And at her Mothers graveside service, she recalled the prayer and said, “…by the grace of God, you shall have that Mothers Day.” The words were overheard by her brother Claude.
Anna Jarvis: The Struggle for Mothers Day
After the death of her mother in 1905, Anna Jarvis resolved to honor her mother. She became all the more serious in her resolution when she found that adult children in the US were negligent in their behavior towards their parents.
Besides the desire of her mother that someone would one day pay tribute to all mothers, living and dead and appreciate their contributions made Anna decisions even stronger.
In 1907, Miss Anna began an aggressive campaign to establish a National Mothers Day in US. On the second death anniversary of her mother she led a small tribute to her mother at Andrews Methodist Church.
By the next year, Mother’s Day was also celebrated in her own city of Philadelphia.
To give shape to her resolution, Miss Anna Jarvis along with her supporters began to write hundreds of letters to those holding the positions of power advocate the need for a national Mothers Day.
A fluent speaker, Anna used every platform to promote her cause.
Though the response was cold initially, she achieved a breakthrough by gaining the support of great merchant and philanthropist, John Wanamaker of Philadelphia.
The movement gained a fresh impetus with his support. In 1909, forty-five states including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico observed the day by appropriate services.
People also wore white and red Carnations to pay tribute to their mothers, according to the tradition started by Anna Jarvis. Anna chose carnations because they were her mother’s favorite flowers.
White carnation was her most favorite because it represented the purity of a mother’s heart. A white carnation was to be worn to honor deceased mothers, and a red one to honor a living mother.
By 1911, Mother’s Day was celebrated in almost every state of the Union. And in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the second Sunday of May.
Anna Jarvis: Purpose of Celebrating Mothers Day
An activist to the core, Anna Jarvis stepped outside the four walls of the house. Striking feature of her personality is that she did not frowned on the traditional women who felt complacent staying at home.
Instead she strived to bestow honor and dignity on women who were homemakers. This was one of her main purpose of celebrating Mothers Day.
Mothers Day is meant to give due honor to the woman who gave us birth and life. Though we often have the feeling of gratitude towards our mothers we do not confess it often.
Mothers Day is celebrated to share those feeling with our mothers. To spend some time with her and make her feel special. Those staying away from mothers must express their feelings of love and gratitude by writing to them or talking over phone.
Anna Jarvis: Her Disappointment with Mothers Day Commercialization
It is poignant to note that though Miss Anna Jarvis devoted her life for the establishment of national Mothers Day but in the end she was disappointed at the way thing turned out.
She was concerned with reform, not revenue. She hated the commercialization of the day, so much so that she felt sorry for ever starting the tradition of celebrating Mothers Day.
Anna died at the age of 84 on November 24, 1948. She is interred beside her mother in West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. On the day of her burial, bell on the Andrews Church in Grafton was tolled eighty-four times in her honor. The Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum is located four miles south of Grafton on U.S. Route 119/250.
Anna Jarvis: Her Mother, Mrs. Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis
Mrs. Anna M. Jarvis gave birth to 11 children but only four lived to adulthood. Inspire of the large family, Mrs. Jarvis maintained an active life. She regularly participated in activities of the church and civic affairs.
Her remarkable contribution to the society in which she lived was the formation of Mothers Day Work Clubs in the local churches.
Mrs. Anna Jarvis called on the women of Webster, Philippi, Pruntytown, Fetterman and Grafton to join the club and combat poor health and sanitation conditions that existed in that time in their neighborhood and attributed to the high mortality rate of children.
The clubs were highly successful and their role in tackling the local community problem was honored by all.
During the Civil Wars, Mrs. Anna Jarvis urged the members of Mothers’ Day Work Clubs to take a neutral stand and nurse both Union and Confederate soldiers. Near the end of the war, the Jarvis family moved to the larger town of Grafton, West Virginia.
In 1865, after the Civil War, Anna Jarvis organized a Mothers’ Friendship Day at Pruntytown Courthouse. This was done to bring together soldiers and neighbors of all political beliefs.
The event was a big success and came to be organized annually for several years to promote peace and friendship.
Mrs. Anna Jarvis was also an active member of the church. She took charge of the primary department of the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church School when the church was completed in 1873.
For more than two decades, she taught the students of the school. Mrs. Jarvis was also a renowned speaker of her times. Her lectures were quite popular in the church
after the death of her husband, Granville E. Jarvis, in 1902, Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis moved with her daughters, Anna and Lillie, to Philadelphia to live with her son, Claude. Mrs. Jarvis died at the age of 72 on May 9, 1905.
She was interred in the West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. On the day she was laid to rest, the bell of Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton was tolled seventy-two times in her honor.
Source: Mothers Day Celebration
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Have an “Open Heart” on Mother’s Day
by Jane Seymour
May 9, 2010
Today is Mother’s Day ! It’s important to show our appreciation to those special women in our lives who have shaped who we are today and loved us no matter what. What are you doing to celebrate this year?
I started Keep Open Heart Web site because of my mother’s Open Heart philosophy. Throughout my life I have heard amazing stories from people who live their lives with an Open Heart and my hope is that through this site we will be able to collect and share so many more.
Here are some examples that I hope will inspire you and your family on this Special Day.
In January of 2006 my Mother got really sick from diverticulitis, I was afraid I was going to lose Her. At the time I was only a junior in High School.
I had already lost my dad when I was 8 years old. My mom and I have always been very close we can tell Each other anything. She is my best friend!
I have been epileptic since I was 11 years old and I was scared that she wasn’t going to be there for me. I didn’t realize at the time that she already thought about that.
As my mom and best friend she made plans to be sure that if anything happened. I would be taking care of.
It’s been 4 years and I am so grateful that God has allowed me to still have her in my life.
Today I am only able to get her a card and take her out to dinner for Mothers Day.
As a mom she has always told me that all I had to do was say that I loved her. She didn’t need cards or gifts.
Her birthday is next month and I still have not figured out what to get her. No matter what I get her she will always be grateful for the thought.
I Love my Mom and someday I hope that if I became a mom I can be like her.
Kimberly
Hollywood, FL
I honor my mother.. I was so blessed to have her as a mother, teacher,freind,helpmate,leader in our community,helpful to the needy, baby sitter for my children, and most of all, she taught me the love of our heavely father.thanks you mother, you have been gone from this life for 12 yesars and I Thank God for every remembrance of you…..
Mary Fern Farley
Living with an Open Heart has helped me through the years- To overcome adversity, hardships, anxiety, fears and tears. I didn’t have great parenting to lead me on the path of life- But through sacrifice and blessings, I overcame great strife!
Rather than harbor resentment and dwell in self pity- I’ve put my time and talents into improving my city.
Through coaching and fundraising and donating my time- I’ve found that I can help others, out of the darkness climb. Whether for the Special Olympics or the Relay for Life- I’m now involved with all my kids and yes too, my wife.
Teaching kids new skills and rules, I’ve seen it change their lives- All my time and effort are rewarded when a hug arrives. It doesn’t take great brains or skill, of this I am quite sure- But the sacrifice pays dividends that over time endures.
There is one requisite ingredient that helping does require- Having and keeping an Open Heart- love and peace is the desire.
Through humble and strained beginnings, I’ve learned that an Open Heart- Brings love and hope and opportunity- for the giver and receiver a new start! We can all afford an Open Heart and the treasures it does bring- Yes it takes some vulnerability, but oh how it makes hearts sing!
James,
Chicago, IL
My mom passed away October 12, 2009 after a long battle of illnesses. Although we knew it was coming it did not make it any easier.
After her death I found comfort in giving back to others like my mom always did during her life. She loved to quilt and had many finished and unfinished projects.
After us each family member received a quilt I decided to call some of my moms friends to come and select one for them.
They were all moved by being able to have a part of my mom’s legacy. We also had an estate sale and donated all the proceeds to 3 different children’s hospitals in her memory. This was another rewarding experience for me.
So for Christmas I purchased 4 Open Heart pendants so that I, my daughter, my daughter-in-law and my son’s girlfriend would each have one to wear to spread the word of living with an open heart. Thanks for inspiring me to carry on the same tradition you and your Mother inspired.
Pamela,
Hammond, LA
The summer before I started my first year of college is when my Mom and I started getting really close. Perfect timing right? We get close and I have to move away.
We decided to get matching Open Heart rings to keep each other close while I’m away. Anytime I am having a bad day, needing some encouragement, or just needing to know someone is there, I can always call my Mom to talk.
The Open Heart ring makes it that much easier to remember she is always there for me. It’s almost like she isn’t just my mom anymore, she is my best friend. Leaving for college was extremely hard, but having the Open Heart ring on my finger made a little bit easier because it reminded me that I wasn’t alone.
Samantha,
Oklahoma City, OK
I have four wonderful daughters, three that were born to me, and one step-daughter. She lost her mom, at the age of three, from cancer. Growing up my daughters and our family faced much heartbreak.
My husband became disabled at the age of 33 from a work injury. He has had 18 surgeries. My sister died a tragic death and then her youngest son died in the Iraq War. At times, I felt like giving up.
Then I would look at my daughters, they loved me and depended on me to be strong. When you open your heart, love heals the hurt. As children they learned from my examples.
I did not want them to give up and close their hearts. So, now my daughters are young women, graduated from college, living on their own. They struggle because of our current economy.
I wish I could do more for them. It saddens me that I cannot shelter them from the worries of the world. Yet, I know that I have shown them by opening their hearts, love does find its way.
Debra,
Princeton, WI
MY OPEN HEART LESSON BEGAN WITH THE BIRTH OF MY SON 23YRS AGO, HE WAS BORN WITH HEART PROBLEMS, BECAUSE OF THE LACK OR OXYGEN, HE AS LEARNING DISABLITIES. LEARNING TO OPEN MY HEART AND GIVE AND GIVE HAS BEEN A LIFE EXPERIENCE.
I HAD ONE CHILD BEFORE HIM, SHE WAS FINE. BEING A MOTHER OF A DISABLIED SON IS REWARDING, I HOPE MY STORY WILL BRIGHTEN OTHER MOTHERS OF DISABLITED CHILDREN. NEVER GIVE UP, OPEN YOUR HEART IT WILL WORK OUT, THEY WILL BECOME YOUR BEST FRIEND YOUR LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.
JACKIE,
MYRTLE CREEK, OR
It was Christmas Eve of 2005 when I got a call from my grandmother in Oklahoma to tell me that my dad had had a heart attack and that he was being rushed to the hospital via ambulance.
My heart felt like it was being ripped right out of my chest! I was waiting by the phone for any news. The next call I received was from my mother calling me from my dad’s bedside about an hour later to tell me that they were going to have to take him into surgery immediately, because they did not know if he was going to make it.
The next thing I hear is my mom saying “He flat lined they are trying to bring him back”. I fell to my knees and began immediately praying, “Please Lord don’t take him from me, but if you do need him, please just let me get there to tell him goodbye”. My husband and I drove 12 hours and we were continuing to get updates along the way. My dad made it through the surgery and he is still here with me today. I kept my heart open and God blessed me abundantly. Paula West Jordan, UT
– Paula,
West Jordan, UT
Source: Keep an Open Heart
Editor’s Note: There is a lot more to read. Just visit Keep an Open Heart and you can tell your story and read others.
You can contact Mrs. Jane Seymour at keepanopenheart.com.
We would like to know what you think. dan@goldcoastchronicle.com
America Is This What We Have Come To?
By Scotty Starness
YC/Staff
May 6, 2010
The P.C. police strike again. Five Live Oak High School students were sent home due to wearing t-shirts that showed the American flag on them during…Cinco de Mayo.
Who did this upset? An assistance principle named Miguel Rodriguez.
The school administration is attempting to claim the boys wanted to ‘start a fight’ even though they were sitting around, eating their school lunch and talking among themselves.
The idiot, Miguel Rodriguez, claims he didn’t want any fights to break-out between Mexican-American students and the guys wearing the American flag t-shirts.
Why would Mexican-Americans be upset by the American flag being worn in America in an American high school?
Here’s the kicker. More than 100 students were witnessed wearing the Mexican colors of red, white and green on their shirts and some had the Mexican flag painted on their faces.
How many of these trouble-making students were sent home? ZERO!!!
I wonder if Miguel Rodriguez demanded that the school remove the American flag flying up on the flagpole that’s planted on American land.
I find it amazing that we have one group that was allowed to express their pride and first amendment rights and one group was demonized for the same thing. Land of the free, home of the politically correct.
Political correctness is what will be the downfall of America. We have to tip-toe around special interests groups due to the fear of being labeled racists or bigots. It’s time the majority spoke up and out against this blatant BS.
Martin Luther King wanted equal rights for everyone. Today, we have special rights for protected groups.
Allowing these special rights to special groups creates special problems. The school violated one group’s rights and protected the other group’s rights.
Political correctness strikes again.
Source: Scotty Starnes
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National Day of Prayer
May 6, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By Larry Miller
GCC/Staff
May 6, 2010
Despite the ruling of Judge Crabb, the National Day of Prayer will take place as planned.
Despite the judge’s fear that religion, and possibly even morality, would intrude into the secular bastion of government at all levels, most of American’s see no problem with this recognition.
On the other hand, perhaps it is a blessing to many politicians who don’t have to endure the hypocrisy of attending an event recognizing a power higher than them.
The point is that “We the People” declared our independence.
“We the People” formed the more perfect union.
It is “We the People” who drive the economy and “We the People” who pay the taxes and fight the wars.
So it is only appropriate that “We the People” take the lead once again. We do not need consent, yet, to gather and pray.
The National Day of Prayer is about our relationship with our creator, not about compliance with judicial edict.
Even should they decide to outlaw the recognition rather than just remove governmental support, we must say, with Peter, “We must obey God rather than men!” (Acts 5:9)
Coming before the Lord has long been a tradition of American leaders from the time of George Washington and Ben Franklin. Presidents, generals, congressmen, senators… even some judges have recognized, not only of the value of religion, but of encouraging its practice.
It has taken many years to evolve from honoring the worship of God to denouncing it.
With everything going on in our country there certainly is a lot to take to the foot of the cross.
The obvious things are threat to the livelihood of so many who live along the gulf coast, the strife along our southern border, the massive unemployment we are seeing, the growing intrusion into our lives by governments at all levels, and our military men and women around the world… the middle east in particular.
However, most of all, we could be seeking leaders with an honest fear of God and a desire to follow His way.
Yes, there is so much we have to take before Him. No, you don’t have to gather for corporate prayer.
Yet it is by standing together and seeking divine guidance, that we know we are not alone, and we are putting those arrayed against us on notice that their time is short.
Whether in this lifetime, or the next, we shall be victorious and they will be finished. On that note, we also need to pray for changes in their hearts as well.
If you can, get together with other and pray for our land and ourselves that we will be able to set the example and show the rest of our country the way out of the mess we are in.
Source: Political Christian
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We Need Prayers
May 6, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By Shirley Dobson
May 6, 2010
We sometimes feel a bit ashamed to find that most of our prayers occur during severe hardships.
Yet Martin Luther seemed to view the situation differently:
Except under troubles, trials, and vexations, prayer cannot rightly be made. God says:
“Call on me in the time of trouble”; without trouble it is only a bald prattling, and not from the heart; it is a common saying: “Need teaches to pray.”
That’s a strong statement! God certainly wants us to pray at all times, not just in moments of crisis (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
But Luther makes his point – when times are good, our natural tendency is to drift away from God.
Likewise, trials seem to bring out our most fervent prayers. Let’s thank God for allowing troubles that drive us closer to Him.
Praise and thank God for the burdens in your life; repent of any failure to be grateful for them; ask for His help in the specific difficulties you currently face; yield to Him by not complaining.
Source: National Day of Prayer
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For the Kids
May 5, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Human Interest
By Larry Miller
GCC/Staff
May 5, 2010
We are facing a problem in our country that is somewhat unique in that we cannot say is Obama’s fault.
It is a problem that has been percolating for years… even before George W. Bush led our country.
Of course the minions of the left, including the courts, have stood in the way of efforts to spare us from this curse upon our land, all in the name of free speech which is sacred to them – unless, of course, you want to tell people about Jesus or show them His love.
The same people who permit us to keep minors out of “gentleman’s clubs” and encourages the movie rating system that keeps the young’uns out of R rated movies, fight tooth and nail our efforts to keep these same children from “adult” web sites.
As a computer geek who more or less lives on the internet, I was mildly aware of the traps that could lead viewers unintentionally into web sites depicting all sorts of things the younger generation should not see.
To be perfectly honest, it isn’t really the best for the older folks either. However we still recognize free speech even if we don’t agree with it… a lesson the left could take to heart.
This vague awareness was brought into focus this past week when I attended a conference organized by The Family Foundation, the Virginia affiliate of Focus on the Family.
The main speaker was Donna Rice Hughes of Enough is Enough.
Since 1994 she has dedicated herself to internet safety. She has seen things and heard stories that will curl your toes.
Her Internet Safety 101 program covers the gamut of internet dangers, but, being the grandfather of seven fine young men, the one that concerned me most was her study of predators and the way they use current technology to locate and seduce their victims.
In the past, the child molester was thought to be the odd looking guy in a trench coat hanging around the neighborhood playground. Such is no longer the case.
When Alfred Hitchcock brought us his film, Psycho, he scared the daylights out of us because the vicious killer was not ugly, deformed or obviously evil.
He looked like the guy sitting next to you in the theater… in fact; the guy sitting next to you could, just as easily, be just as depraved a murderer. You couldn’t tell by looking at him.
Well the same is true with a man or woman who preys on our young treasures. They could be doctors, lawyers, social workers or even school teachers.
Today’s technology not only provides perverts with an anonymous environment to seek out their prey, but it even provides them with a community of others holding the same deviant idea of fun and games, thus reaffirming the normalcy of their focus in life, and the ability to refine their skills to be even more effective at leading our children astray.
To make matters worse, although illegal, the ready availability of kiddie’s porn online does not satiate their desires, but keeps them going and spiraling downward looking for more and more stimulation – driving many to act on their impulses than if they were isolated in their own little worlds.
So many parents believe their children are too smart or too well behaved… or just too lucky to get involved in such sordid activity.
Unfortunately, statistics show that one in seven of our children will be solicited by one of these sneaky snakes.
These people are not just older, graying lechers, almost half are under 18… so it’s like I said earlier, and you can’t tell who is after your children.
These people are as smart as they are devious. They are not just a danger to their prey, but to the family as well. By skillful manipulation, they drive a wedge between the child and parents.
They meet needs of socially awkward teenagers, fulfilling dreams for romance and excitement. They promise the world, but deliver heart break and, at worst, death.
What you can do investigate the dangers to your children and grandchildren. The program is available from enough is enough?
While you are at it, you might want to check out who is in your neighborhood.
Unless you are living in an unusually pure area, this information will scare the living daylights out of you. You can find out all about it at FamilyWatchdog.us. Do it for the children.
Source: Political Christian
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A Simple Lesson About Why Raising the Sales Tax is a Bad Idea
Sometimes It Takes a Picture To Get Our Attention!
By Dan Samaria
Publisher/YC
Apr. 30, 2010
I recently received this from one of my readers.
Remembering hearing a picture is worth a thousand words.
After reading this, I hope it will get people to think about how dangerous it is and what can happen when using a cell phone while driving.
We would like to know what you think. dan@goldcoastchronicle.com
This is a true story….
The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph.
The VW driver was talking on her new cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider’s reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident.
While looking at these photos see if you can find the motorcycle?
The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them.
The Volkswagen actually flipped over from the force of impact and landed 20 feet from where the collision took place.
All three involved (two in the car and the bike rider) were killed instantly.
This graphic demonstration was placed at the Motorcycle Fair by the Police and Road Safety Department…
You need to pass this on to your friends, especially those that drive cars and motorcyles.
Parents you need sit your teens down show it to them especially if they have a cell phone and will be driving for the first time.
Save a life…
Stop talking and texting on Cell phones while trying to drive.
The life you save may be your own…or mine.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
April 29, 2010 by Dan
Filed under Encouragement
By Hank Richards
YC/Staff
Apr. 29, 2010
Americans will replace more than 150 million cell phones this year, with the majority of phones either discarded or stuffed in a drawer.
“Most people don’t realize that donating their unwanted phones can have a tremendous benefit for a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers” said Hank Richards, writer and business owner with the Examiner.
The Cell Phones for Soldiers program was started in April 2004 by 13 year-old Brittany Bergquist and her 12 year-old brother Robbie of Norwell, Massachusetts, with $21 of their own money.
Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised several million dollars in donations and distributed hundreds of thousands of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.
Their goal is to help soldiers serving overseas call home by providing as many soldiers as possible with prepaid calling cards.
Through generous donations and the recycling of used cell phones from drop-off sites across the country, Robbie and Brittany have already distributed thousands of calling cards to soldiers in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
ReCellular, Inc. was selected as the exclusive recycler of Cell Phones for Soldiers. Phones donated through the program are sold to ReCellular and the money is used to purchase calling cards for troops in need.
The phones are sent to ReCellular which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers
enough to provide an hour of talk time per phone to soldiers abroad.
Hank Richards has teamed up with ReCellular and other companies such as Best Buy, AT&T and Lamar Sign Company to promote Cell Phones for Soldiers.
“One of the founding principles of my company, Capital Earnings & Research, is to build a successful business that is both socially and environmentally responsible,” says Richards.
“It is a great honor and privilege to offer support to such a worthy and inspiring effort as the Bergquists’ Cell Phones for Soldiers program and that of ReCellular, Inc. ”
Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise additional money in the next few years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones with prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.
If you are interested in joining a direct benefit charity and partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers, contact Monte Doran at (248) 644-0800, ext. 255 or by email at mdoran@clearblue.biz
If you want to make a donation by credit card, go to the Donate Money page and follow the instructions provided.
The donation will go to the Cell Phones for Soldiers fund account at South Shores Savings Bank.
You may also send a check, money order, or prepaid calling card directly to:
South Shore Savings Bank
400 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 02061
Visit http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ for more information, including a list of donation and collection sites across the country or contact ReCellular, Inc. by email at cellphonesforsoldiers@recellular.com
Source: Examiner
Editor’s Note: Contact Hank Richards by email at editor@pronlinenews.com or call him at (256) 417-6084.
Richards is a prostate cancer survivor and a nationwide public speaker on the issue. If you would like to schedule him for your speaking venue, call the listed number above.
Robbie & Brittany Bergquist – File Photo
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