tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post3948974170036249647..comments2024-02-16T18:23:10.138-05:00Comments on Cake Wrecks: A [Gasp] GOOD CCC!?!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-55935334504078845012011-04-15T19:06:16.515-04:002011-04-15T19:06:16.515-04:00How about this little cupcake cake?
http://heaven...How about this little cupcake cake?<br /><br />http://heavenlydelightcakes.com/gallery/Cupcake%20Cakes/03%2022%2008%20Butterfly%20cupcake%20cake.JPG<br /><br />I think its as cute as a button~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-32133725141962490372010-12-24T08:20:59.918-05:002010-12-24T08:20:59.918-05:00The fact that the founder of GKTW is a Holocaust s...The fact that the founder of GKTW is a Holocaust survivor and founder of several other charities just blows me away.<br /><br />The sheer power of his good should be enough to remove at least a fair bit of evil from the world! If only...15%Gratuitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-71424026671165625402010-12-23T18:33:14.174-05:002010-12-23T18:33:14.174-05:00I have reservations about Autism Speaks, and the w...I have reservations about Autism Speaks, and the way they percieve autism. Many in the autism community feel they're going about things the wrong way by looking at it as something needing a cure-it's viewed by most as a part of who we are, rather than something needing to be fixed.<br /><br />http://autismcrisis.blogspot.com/2008/06/epidemiology-of-autism-speaks.html<br /><br />I'd suggest seeing if there's a better autism charity out there to support.<br /><br />As for one to consider, how about Operation Iraqi Children, which gives school supplies and other things to children in the middle east?<br />http://www.operationiraqichildren.org<br /><br />I also like Smile Train and Save our Soles.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403486502269331821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-55178495375010845192010-12-21T15:44:20.246-05:002010-12-21T15:44:20.246-05:00Love your site!
We stayed at Give Kids the World ...Love your site!<br /><br />We stayed at Give Kids the World 11/05, and are thankful that we were recently able to go back for a day visit. It is a magical place!!<br /><br />I have fun desserts on my site, check it out, although, hopefully none are "worthy" of your posting :)<br /><br />http://www.thechocolateladyblog.blogspot.comThe Chocolate Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977689003528629864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-4162347335832169132010-12-17T16:38:20.469-05:002010-12-17T16:38:20.469-05:00Haha, I loved your "Bog of Eternal Stench&quo...Haha, I loved your "Bog of Eternal Stench" reference! Love that movie! It's one of my favorites! And yes Cupcake cakes still are horrid!Girl who read all CW postsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-26204215219650543832010-12-15T01:29:06.418-05:002010-12-15T01:29:06.418-05:00I highly suggest the Cleftline organization, espec...I highly suggest the Cleftline organization, especially their teddy bear program.<br />http://www.cleftline.org/features/bears_for_the_kids<br /><br />My son was born with Pierre Robbins sequence. He received a teddy when he had his cleft palate surgery and he loves his bear! It goes on every hospital trip! :)Selkyhttp://www.twitter.com/halfsh0tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-19758566953254450852010-12-14T22:50:10.398-05:002010-12-14T22:50:10.398-05:00Just in case you need charity ideas, may I recomme...Just in case you need charity ideas, may I recommend legalizeferrets.com. We Californians are fighting for the right to own the pets we love.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320432718436523149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-53030349529368250932010-12-14T13:17:07.210-05:002010-12-14T13:17:07.210-05:00This is such a great idea!! Love it!This is such a great idea!! Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-3905503290068297392010-12-14T12:55:23.926-05:002010-12-14T12:55:23.926-05:00usdibgiwefguwsfviswcdiasbuIHVF UEFQIVNRT3QUIB hqeu...usdibgiwefguwsfviswcdiasbuIHVF UEFQIVNRT3QUIB hqeuifhp yuwfgeuhuihfe uiheu agjirejh, jdnfuiawfuhfu! spdihheuwiedu, ndfuiwafgp nsuofi hfuew p hew9qp? <br />-Ikierpjghvnhf G. Yjsdgfucui<br /><br />TRANSLATION: Oh my goodnes THIS LOOKS AWESOME and so fun! Just one question, why does that blob say "success?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-33361780529003258462010-12-14T12:46:21.019-05:002010-12-14T12:46:21.019-05:00Crap. I WASN'T the first commenter.
-SarahCrap. I WASN'T the first commenter.<br /><br />-SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-50648599320788108972010-12-14T11:08:55.325-05:002010-12-14T11:08:55.325-05:00While I'm not donating to your charities, you ...While I'm not donating to your charities, you did prompt me to go donate to my favorite charity, Habitat for Humanity, so thank you!Kate Halleronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097028157969058637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-85363592296194459432010-12-14T09:29:51.939-05:002010-12-14T09:29:51.939-05:00I am one of the lucky ones that gets to call GKTW ...I am one of the lucky ones that gets to call GKTW their employer, but I'm also a long-time follower of CW! I have chills scrolling through these comments as well as the ones on your fundraising FirstGiving page. We are truly honored to be a part of this, and I'd like to share that I see the difference this money will make in these families' lives each day. Like so many others have said, it's all about giving these special families one week where they don't have to worry, where they can be normal and where they can make lasting memories that will inspire hope in their lives.<br /><br />I thought I'd back up John on his comment about being charged a small fee anywhere where credit cards are used for fundraising. This is the case everywhere and actually, to my knowledge, FirstGiving has never charged us more than 4%, it's usually a 3-3.5% fee. I've also had to work closely with the FG staff in the past, and they are truly amazing and absolutely not out to carve into our hard-earned funds. Also, to answer Anna B's question...GKTW was recently ranked the #1 most fiscally responsible charity by "Worth" magazine because we maintain an extremely low admin rate of 7%. Of course, I encourage anyone planning a large donation to any organization to do some research beforehand.<br /><br />What Jen & John are doing is phenomenal; just look how the spirit of giving has been shared on this first day! And there are 11 more to go! Almost $3k has been raised for GKTW so far, and most of that one dollar at a time. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!Kara Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-16914959938985043222010-12-14T07:36:14.107-05:002010-12-14T07:36:14.107-05:00This is such a wonderful idea, and I'm so happ...This is such a wonderful idea, and I'm so happy to be apart of it! I hope you don't mind [and I'm sure you don't], I posted this link to my facebook, inviting my friends to check it out and donate as well!<br />Merry CHRISTmas!Kimberly Alspergernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-85109359616363465742010-12-14T06:32:43.697-05:002010-12-14T06:32:43.697-05:00This is incredible. Hilariously funny and generous...This is incredible. Hilariously funny and generous too. <br /><br />I would like to suggest an organization for your consideration: The organization is the Coalition for the Advancement of Student Activities which sponsors the Student Leadership Training Program (www.sltp.info). This organization is dedicated to empowering student leaders so that they can change the world. It is an entirely volunteer organization. The staff is committed to the program. It provides the cheapest overnight leadership experience for students in the country because it only charges for the costs and not any additional salaries, etc. I first attended when I was 13 years old. I was bullied in school and was having a hard time figuring out why to keep living. I attended this program and it changed my life. I am now 31 and still actively engaged as a staff member for this amazing program. 18 years later it is still changing my life and the lives of many students.<br /><br />This is a great thing you're doing.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08358286041210284282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-117757745655726242010-12-14T03:34:44.717-05:002010-12-14T03:34:44.717-05:00Aww what a sweet kid, and what awful CCC'sAww what a sweet kid, and what awful CCC'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-37295519171899120652010-12-14T03:18:30.014-05:002010-12-14T03:18:30.014-05:00Nice one with the charity drive! I don't have...Nice one with the charity drive! I don't have a specific charity to suggest, but as an international reader I'd be interested in seeing some money and attention go to a cause outside of the US.Ainomariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649160861186589936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-22207811394912964602010-12-14T03:01:51.880-05:002010-12-14T03:01:51.880-05:00Since the international transfer fees would eat up...Since the international transfer fees would eat up a lot of my donation, I'm donating £2 to Make-a-Wish, who are one of the UK charities that send kids to GKTW via their JustGiving page. There's a list of these on the GKTW page if this is useful to other non-US people.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065878260838715105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-32249805290399817072010-12-14T01:43:31.238-05:002010-12-14T01:43:31.238-05:00Thank you again for supporting GKTW! My niece made...Thank you again for supporting GKTW! My niece made her Make-A-Wish there, and seriously that place is amazing! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843904873770292619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-33724889176548537742010-12-14T00:31:36.474-05:002010-12-14T00:31:36.474-05:00What on earth did those wreckerators do to that po...What on earth did those wreckerators do to that poor dalmation CCC? It looks like it got run over by a steam shovel 100000000 times and only a small lil plastic head survived the massacre lol. Scary but I kind of liked the green cinnamon role/wreath thing. I need some sweets bad lol.Arlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-74811416977545641902010-12-14T00:28:03.176-05:002010-12-14T00:28:03.176-05:00Another long time reader, first time commenter! My...Another long time reader, first time commenter! My funds are low this year but I will try to donate as much as possible!<br /><br />I'd like to suggest Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a fantastic organization that helps raise money for musicians in need. They recently helped out my cousin's band, Madina Lake, and their bassist Matthew Leone. Over the summer Matthew was nearly killed after trying to stop a man who was beating his wife. The man turned on Matthew, beat him, then left him on the street. Thanks to Sweet Relief and Through the Pain(www.throughthepain.org), we have been able to at least make Matthew's enormous hospital bills a little less for him and his family. Not all musicians are well off with money, most struggle day to day but still manage to do what they love. Check them out! www.sweetrelief.orgjulinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-47671827788512865702010-12-13T23:47:53.875-05:002010-12-13T23:47:53.875-05:00@Dee, now there's an idea. If a dollar was rai...@Dee, now there's an idea. If a dollar was raised for every laugh from every reader of this blog, can you imagine the fortune each year? <br /><br />Great idea for supporting charities. I don't know that many American charities, but the United Way is always a great way to make such a difference in a community. Medicine Sans Frontiers, WaterCan, CARE, Red Cross-- so many great NGOs who work internationally (Red Cross will also help in a local disaster, of course). Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (and Ovarian Cancer Canada) have special meaning to my family, but helping any national organization that helps individuals and their families fight cancer and/or funds research sounds great to me. And is there a big literacy charity that works with underprivileged adults? That'll give the gift of being able to enjoy your blog-- and drastically improved employment opportunities. <br /><br />I've just run our workplace campaign for my branch, so I've seen how individual contributions can REALLY add up. Now to figure out PayPal...Alizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-77199055130313453672010-12-13T23:22:42.305-05:002010-12-13T23:22:42.305-05:00I just want to say thank you SOOOO much for doing ...I just want to say thank you SOOOO much for doing the charity days again. Really I am so excited to be part of it again this year!<br /><br />I am also going to drop a charity name, Backpack Buddies. My cousin set this up and runs it and it really is an amazing cause. You can check it out at http://backpack-buddies.org/<br /><br />She fills backpacks with food for kiddos so that they can eat at home, not just at school. She helps out over 300 kids, and could really use the support to grow her cause!<br /><br />No matter what charity you all choose, I will be happy to share my $1 or more each day!<br /><br />Take care!<br />HeatherHeather Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722013810118588573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-69846158927371571442010-12-13T23:14:26.613-05:002010-12-13T23:14:26.613-05:00Thank you SO much for choosing Give Kids the World...Thank you SO much for choosing Give Kids the World as one of your charities. My four year old son has a terminal disease. He is brave and he is a fighter, and it is such a gift that he is with us for one more Christmas this year. He had his Make A Wish as soon as he turned 2 1/2 (the minimum age) as we weren't sure how much time he had/how much quality of life he had left. He went to Disney to "meet Chip and Dale) and we stayed in GKTW. It was a truly magical time for all of us. My son got to get away from all of the scary medical stuff for a little while, and his brothers and sisters got to play and be children without worrying about their little brother. My husband and I made memories that will last a lifetime.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799977455939877416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-25410801947116770352010-12-13T23:09:06.814-05:002010-12-13T23:09:06.814-05:00Even if not there aren't enough days for it th...Even if not there aren't enough days for it this year, I suggest Autism Speaks, a charity for people on the autism spectrum, a behavioral disorder that affects social abilities, and their families. <br />http://www.autismspeaks.org/Caitlyn Pagenkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733340709917170721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-74454131590657044752010-12-13T22:53:15.696-05:002010-12-13T22:53:15.696-05:00I'm happy that you're doing the charity th...I'm happy that you're doing the charity thing again....but I'm uber excited that you made a 'bog of eternal stench' reference!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com