Give Forth the Bacon! (Gifts for Special Needs Kids))

Disneyphile · 12-02-2008, 07:11 PM

GusGus and I adopted a few holiday wishes from the "wishing tree" at the Community Center this morning.

The three children we chose are not only from needy families, but they also have special needs, or are siblings of special kids, and they all have requested Disney items, including Disneyland tickets. That last wish choked me up, because I think about how I sometimes take it for granted and can go anytime I want... and here are some kids who just want one day with Mickey.

So, we wanted to ask our friends here at LoT if anyone would like to chip in and help - make it a gift from our community as a whole.

We understand if anyone can't help or are already contributing to other resources - it's a really tight economy and it's tough to help. But, if you have the ability and desire, please post or PM me.

As for the Disneyland tickets, we're trying to check with CMs on donating any unwanted comp passes (if they still give them out on occasion), and possibly try to check with Disneyland directly. If you have any connections to help with that, it would be very helpful.

As for presents, the following have been requested by the two sibling girls (ages 3 and 4-1/2):

Disney Princess movies and toys
Leap Frog toys
Disneyland tickets and Disney Dollars

And, the unrelated 2-year-old boy has asked for:

Winnie the Pooh plush toy
Cars' Mater ride-on toy
Sesame Street Giggle Driver

The cards do not list clothing sizes, but I can check with the case manager, if anyone has clothing to give. Besides the wish lists, other items are also welcome. All gifts must be new and unwrapped.

Any donations are due on Sunday, December 14th so that we can box them up or do any last minute shopping for delivery to the center the next day.

Please let me know if you would like to contribute. Even simple dollar toys can make a kid happy.

And, how awesome would it be to know that we sent a special family to Disneyland!

Thanks!

katiesue · 12-02-2008, 07:17 PM

Brilliant idea. I'm in - I've sent you a PM.

I have a lot to be grateful for and I need to spread it around a bit.

Kevy Baby · 12-02-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

GusGus and I adopted a few holiday wishes from the "wishing tree" at the Community Center this morning.

Always interesting to find out what my wife is up to by reading LoT

Disneyphile · 12-02-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Always interesting to find out what my wife is up to by reading LoT

I'm sure she would have mentioned it when you got home tonight.

LSPoorEeyorick · 12-02-2008, 07:54 PM

I love this idea.

We've already picked up a tag and I'm hoping to pick up a few more. The hard thing about this economy is that fewer people will be able to help and more will need help... so as much as I'd love to lavish on a few, I'm trying to spread out my charity to help more people. I was sad to see so many tags were still left to be picked up.

I would bet that dealing with Disneyland directly might help - or we might know someone with some pull (a nom de plumey type of person.) But if not, we'd be happy to donate a bit towards the tickets.

~MS~ · 12-02-2008, 08:01 PM

I'm IN! Do we know if they have DVD capability? I bought two copies of Sleeping Beauty when target had it for 11.88 I'd be happy to contribute one to the cause! I'll help towards the tickets as well. Do you have paypal or would a check be a better option so we don't lose any thing in fees?

Disneyphile · 12-02-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ~MS~

I'm IN! Do we know if they have DVD capability? I bought two copies of Sleeping Beauty when target had it for 11.88 I'd be happy to contribute one to the cause! I'll help towards the tickets as well. Do you have paypal or would a check be a better option so we don't lose any thing in fees?

I'll call the case manager tomorrow about DVD access. Most homes have them now, since cheap players can be found for less than $50.

As for tickets/Disney Dollars contribution, check would be fine. I'll PM you my address for that and the movie (just wait until I post after hearing from the case manager, of course).

~MS~ · 12-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Got the PM and I'll wait to hear from you. I reserve the right to add to the box before I ship it.

Disneyphile · 12-04-2008, 02:13 PM

The family does have a DVD player.

And, ticket-wise, there are five members of the family - the special needs child, their two siblings (mentioned above), and mom and dad.

Snowflake · 12-04-2008, 02:53 PM

Count me in, can I paypal you some $$ toward the tickets or some of the gifts?

12-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#1
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Give Forth the Bacon! (Gifts for Special Needs Kids)) GusGus and I adopted a few holiday wishes from the "wishing tree" at the Community Center this morning. The three children we chose are not only from needy families, but they also have special needs, or are siblings of special kids, and they all have requested Disney items, including Disneyland tickets. That last wish choked me up, because I think about how I sometimes take it for granted and can go anytime I want... and here are some kids who just want one day with Mickey. So, we wanted to ask our friends here at LoT if anyone would like to chip in and help - make it a gift from our community as a whole. We understand if anyone can't help or are already contributing to other resources - it's a really tight economy and it's tough to help. But, if you have the ability and desire, please post or PM me. As for the Disneyland tickets, we're trying to check with CMs on donating any unwanted comp passes (if they still give them out on occasion), and possibly try to check with Disneyland directly. If you have any connections to help with that, it would be very helpful. As for presents, the following have been requested by the two sibling girls (ages 3 and 4-1/2): Disney Princess movies and toys Leap Frog toys Disneyland tickets and Disney Dollars And, the unrelated 2-year-old boy has asked for: Winnie the Pooh plush toy Cars' Mater ride-on toy Sesame Street Giggle Driver The cards do not list clothing sizes, but I can check with the case manager, if anyone has clothing to give. Besides the wish lists, other items are also welcome. All gifts must be new and unwrapped. Any donations are due on Sunday, December 14th so that we can box them up or do any last minute shopping for delivery to the center the next day. Please let me know if you would like to contribute. Even simple dollar toys can make a kid happy. And, how awesome would it be to know that we sent a special family to Disneyland! Thanks!
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12-02-2008, 07:17 PM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Brilliant idea. I'm in - I've sent you a PM. I have a lot to be grateful for and I need to spread it around a bit. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-02-2008, 07:54 PM	#5
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I love this idea. We've already picked up a tag and I'm hoping to pick up a few more. The hard thing about this economy is that fewer people will be able to help and more will need help... so as much as I'd love to lavish on a few, I'm trying to spread out my charity to help more people. I was sad to see so many tags were still left to be picked up. I would bet that dealing with Disneyland directly might help - or we might know someone with some pull (a nom de plumey type of person.) But if not, we'd be happy to donate a bit towards the tickets.
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12-02-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	I'm IN! Do we know if they have DVD capability? I bought two copies of Sleeping Beauty when target had it for 11.88 I'd be happy to contribute one to the cause! I'll help towards the tickets as well. Do you have paypal or would a check be a better option so we don't lose any thing in fees? __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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12-02-2008, 08:29 PM	#8
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Got the PM and I'll wait to hear from you. I reserve the right to add to the box before I ship it. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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12-04-2008, 02:13 PM	#9
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	The family does have a DVD player. And, ticket-wise, there are five members of the family - the special needs child, their two siblings (mentioned above), and mom and dad.
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12-04-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Count me in, can I paypal you some $$ toward the tickets or some of the gifts? __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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