Popular Post olddust1 Posted July 29, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 As some of you know, 98% of my scroll saw work is to raise funds for my favorite charity, the Arizona Lions Clubs Handicapped Camp. ( arizonalionscamp.org) I just sent them another $1,000.00 which makes my total over $48,000.00 up to now. I used to travel the state to do craft shows but cannot handle them anymore. I am 82 now so I mainly bar hop with some samples and also have a wall display in a local Cafe. A few months after the camping season I get some pictures of the campers I have been able to help that year and their smiling faces make it all worth it. Pick out your favorite charity and devote some time to help support it. You'll feel great about it. John Old Dust Riksss, Smudger, LarryEA and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wow, way to go, John. That is an amazing total. Smiling kids makes it all worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very generous of you John...I tip my hat to you Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 John, I take my hat off to someone as kind and hardworking as you, especially for such a long period of time. I give most of my pieces to the Stephan Ministry at our Catholic Church. It's a group of people that visit and console the grieving, depressed, homebound, etc. to be given to help take their minds off of there burdens. Hopefully, when I show up at the Pearly Gates, one of them will try to pull me in. jerry amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Good for you. That is very generous for sure. Certainly something to feel very good about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 That's an amazing feat John, you should be proud!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I would like to shake your hand. God Bless danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Good on you John, it's very generous of you. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thats awesome John I'm sure it goes to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nice work John. I personally donate $5 of each piece I sell to a dog rescue that my wife and I are associated with. I make a donation monthly based on my sales and I post the receipt on my Facebook page so that everyone sees that it's for real. I'm only a beginner, just started with a booth at the local farmers market 5 weeks ago. I mention the donation as soon as people ask what my prices are "$25 and five of that goes to the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 As some of you know, 98% of my scroll saw work is to raise funds for my favorite charity, the Arizona Lions Clubs Handicapped Camp. ( arizonalionscamp.org) I just sent them another $1,000.00 which makes my total over $48,000.00 up to now. I used to travel the state to do craft shows but cannot handle them anymore. I am 82 now so I mainly bar hop with some samples and also have a wall display in a local Cafe. A few months after the camping season I get some pictures of the campers I have been able to help that year and their smiling faces make it all worth it. Pick out your favorite charity and devote some time to help support it. You'll feel great about it. John Old Dust As some of you know, 98% of my scroll saw work is to raise funds for my favorite charity, the Arizona Lions Clubs Handicapped Camp. ( arizonalionscamp.org) I just sent them another $1,000.00 which makes my total over $48,000.00 up to now. I used to travel the state to do craft shows but cannot handle them anymore. I am 82 now so I mainly bar hop with some samples and also have a wall display in a local Cafe. A few months after the camping season I get some pictures of the campers I have been able to help that year and their smiling faces make it all worth it. Pick out your favorite charity and devote some time to help support it. You'll feel great about it. John Old Dust I've got over 9 years giving things away for little happyness on both party's.What your doing is even better than what I'm doing.Keep up the great work when you can.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Congratulations on your new milestone, John, God Bless! Spiritthorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 John you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Sir for your shining example. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 John I Salute you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Wow John, that total is very impressive and you have done a lot of good for many people. I am sure that the Lions Club people are great fans of you and your work. Nothing can help you feel better then knowing that you are doing something you love and helping others with it. Thanks for your generous heart and spirit. While I just starting out - I was thinking a while back, it won't take long for work to start "stock piling" - this is a great way to help others, clean out the stock, and let a person keep doing the work they enjoy. The other lesson here is that over time, even small gifts/donations can add up to a lot. You have inspired me, Thank you! Kevin - Please don't dismiss your method of giving back to the world either - the happiness that your work brings to you and to those whom you give it away to (who may not be able to afford it otherwise) is no less a wonderful contribution to making the world a happier place! No price tag can be put on happiness for you or the recipients! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 that's a great thing your doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 What a great example you set for all of us. Congratulations on a marvelous contribution - and thanks for the inspiration. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 That is one outstanding total you have donated. What a great idea, just shows do a little at a time and it will add up. Thank you for the inspiration to do more. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 That is a remarkable feat John, just think of all of those beautiful children that would have been stuck at home if it wasn't for you. Well done my friend. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Well done John. That is a great contribution over the years. You should feel very proud. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Be proud John , be VERY Proud ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Excellent, You the man! Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Congrats! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmaker Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) As some of you know, 98% of my scroll saw work is to raise funds for my favorite charity, the Arizona Lions Clubs Handicapped Camp. ( arizonalionscamp.org) I just sent them another $1,000.00 which makes my total over $48,000.00 up to now. I used to travel the state to do craft shows but cannot handle them anymore. I am 82 now so I mainly bar hop with some samples and also have a wall display in a local Cafe. A few months after the camping season I get some pictures of the campers I have been able to help that year and their smiling faces make it all worth it. Pick out your favorite charity and devote some time to help support it. You'll feel great about it. John Old Dust Edited January 27, 2017 by rmaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmaker Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 That is awesome John, keep up the great work. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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