I’d like to vote for the check to go to BrainCandyProject.org which was established by my son in honor of my grandson Cameron who left us 2 years ago Sept.

Thanks for considering this.

Michelle, if you have a desire for a real ‘hometown’ charity, Second Chance Homes in Billings is awesome. They help mothers (and now fathers) live in a safe and supervised environment for themselves and their children while they are going through drug and alchohol treatment. It keeps them off the street and helps them focus on reuniting with their children while getting sober. They have experienced great success with the program, and it is a blessing for the children. http://www.sch-mt.org/

The womans and children battered shellter is the one I chose for the check you recieved to go. You are so awesome, an inspiration for many. Keep up the great work….

Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center. This organization makes a substantial difference in the life of children 0-3 years of age. And a notable impact to the mothers and families of the children being helped. The community believes …and helps this organization with penny drives and other fundraisers in the public school system among other events. My son was a recipient of this help center. What a difference they made!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spokane-Guilds-School-Neuromuscular-Center/122324144472

My vote for the $2,500 would be for WAR International, which now reaches 14 different risks including domestic violence, depression, loss, disease, exploitation, and more. It’s goal is to create circles of protection and hope around women and children at risk through culturally sensitive, value-added intervention projects. Check you the website…it’s heart-wrenching! Thank you for the consideration, Michelle!

I would like to nominate the Princess Lee Foundation in Las Vegas Nv. The Princess Lee is founded by Brenda Lee and her organizaton helps abused and neglected children. I have had the privlege of donationing my time to help children in her organization. As a retail store manager I have helped to donate much needed clothing to children of all ages, but especially teens who get forgotten. Please consider this charity.

http://www.princessleefoundation.org

I would like to nominate the LifeWell Free Store in Zanesville, Ohio. The store is completely run off of donations and volunteers to give community members who could not normally afford it clothes, housewares, backpacks, and other items to families in Zanesville. The number of people who “shop” in the store on a regular basis is staggering. This tiny free store services many families who would not be able to provide the items themselves. I have personally seen people thrilled to find clothes, car seat, and stroller for their newborn that they would not have had access to otherwise. Please highly consider the LifeWell Free Store as a not-for-profit recipient of Michelle Jones’ donation money. I can easily get up-to-date records of the exact number of people serviced since the opening of the store and how many items have been given away. The money would be spent in a thrifty fashion and will go a long way to making many peoples’ lives better.

I would love to see the $2,500 go toward “Lashes of Love”…

This heartfelt program was implemented to provide semi-permanent lashes, eyebrow wigs, skin care kits and more to cancer patients following chemotherapy, FREE OF CHARGE!

As cancer patients face the difficult task of chemotherapy and consequentially the loss of their hair (incl. lashes and brows), they also have to deal with looking at themselves in the mirror every day, wondering “who is this person?” Many cancer patients have shared with us their struggles with their appearance! They face feelings of worthlessness, causing emotional distress and psychological defeat. This should be the last thing they have to worry about… and so, “Lashes of Love” was formed!

It is our hope to that this uplifting and inspirational treatment will provide each of our recipients with a sense of dignity and normality, allowing them to concentrate on their recovery and well-being.

It is only through grants, donations and sponsorships that this invaluable service can be provided, and so we THANK YOU for your consideration!

Michelle- I am just so incredibly proud of you!!! I can’t wait to see where the money goes to serve your community!!!!!! You have such a beautiful heart!!!!!!!!!! Keep it in your hometown of Billings!!!! Your amazing!!!!!!! Can not wait!!!!!!!!

Here is a direct link to this wonderful organization.
Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center.

Michelle,

What a wonderful idea! I would ask that you consider the PRC of Central KY in my town of Danville. The Pregnancy Resource Center is a local, independent, non-profit, faith-based organization whose goal is to help take the “crisis” out of unplanned pregnancies in Danville and 5 surrounding counties.
The PRC offers love, truth, support, and care without condemnation through a variety of free, confidential services designed to affirm the worth of both the woman in crisis and her unborn child.
We are funded totally by individual, business, and church donations and is dependent on the generosity of the local communities for both funding and volunteers.

As a volunteer and directors board member, I know how this would not only affect our current clients in crisis but also the community we are in. We educate youth regularly on these life issues and with this donation we could reach so many more and provide these services and help to many more in need.

Its the hardest thing to have young women and men come in with a need and have to turn them away simply for lack of supplies or funds. But that is what we face without outside financial support from people who donate.

Thank you for your consideration!!! A donation like this would me SO much.

Michelle, I have been a volunteer counselor for Hope Resource Center for about 13 years. Hope is a Crisis Pregnancy Center helping women of all ages make 1one of the hardest decisions in their lives when they find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. We speak the truth to them about all of their choices but do it with love and tenderness. We also provide STD testing and education in schools, church groups, etc. Rarely does the media or typical information sources tell the whole picture and they don’t have loving arms to hug or shoulders to cry on. We are able to help them think through their crisis state and often give them hope. We also give them a range classes which they can attend and earn “baby bucks” and shop in our Stork Shop for needed baby items. We come along side them with mentoring and encouragement. Teens who get pregnant have a low rate of finishing school and being self supporting. We are doing our part to turn that around for those in our program. We also include the boyfriendss as much as they are willing. I cannot tell you the feeling it is to hold a newborn who might not have ever been born, just because you were just there to listen and give support! We try to minister to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs the girls come with.
Since the tough economic crunch, we have had to let about 1/2 of our staff go and close 1 office which was on Univ of TN campus. Every dollar is SO appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and your giving heart. You truly do represent the Spirit of BeautiControl!
Susan Smith, TN

Thanks Michelle for all the wonderful things you do for us and others you are most deserving of the Spirit of BC. I would love to be considered for the $2,500 check to go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation which is dear to my heart because my son Jeremy has CF. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and young adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and young adults with CF.

Thank you for your consideration and for this opportunity. I would strongly suggest any donation be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis. I have 3 younger siblings with CF and the only reason they are still alive today is because of the generous contributions people make(possibly such as yours), which fund life-saving(and sustaining) medications and treatments. To learn more please watch this short:

http://www.youtube.com/jimnightshade79#p/u/10/FNUwg6MJ1Cw

It is a documentary I am making–a work in progress–to better inform the general public about the progress being made for the CF cause.

I vote for Hope Resource Center in Knoxville, TN

Thank you to Michelle for opening this up to charities that are near and dear to our heart! My choice is the Ridgeview High School Music Boosters here in Bakersfield, CA. I have worked with this organization for 6 years and I have seen first hand the difference they make in the lives of children! The fine arts in California high schools is something that is struggling! Budget cuts and hard choices have left our music program like many others having to pick and choose where to help. They have been successful through fund raising to try and keep the parents costs as low as they can be, but any cost these days is hard for some. I would like this money to be used for scholarship money for those students that need help with their band expenses. Giving high school students something to be a part of and keeping them away from some of the choices they can make is extremely important. Also, the caliber and success of this music program is one of the best in the state! Two years ago our marching band took 6th in the state and last year our drumline placed 1st in division competitions! Please consider this valuable organization for one of your choices! Thank you!

Michelle you are working to help others which is great by anyone’s standards. If we all lent a helping hand what a place this world would be. I was a BeautiControl Consultant sometime back before tragedy hit my family hard. My husband was diagnosed with Multiple Myleoma the same day my dad moved in from cancer surgery. With all the financial burdens we’ve been through since we had to close our family business, Daniel’s had over 250 chemo treatments and one stem cell transplant and waiting for a 2nd one (insurance may not cover), we lost his 13-year old son, and our home through Mortgage Fraud. We have moved to his parents home and my son and I spend quite a bit of time in our room since we homeschool as well. Without the love offerings from God’s people through the North Knoxville Baptist Church we would have been homeless sooner. Your funds will be accepted gratefully by anyone you select, if you select the Daniel Skeen Family Fund, we would truly be blessed.

What a wonderful idea, Michelle, to invite suggestions as to who the donation should go to. I just KNEW you were going to receive the Spirit of BeautiControl….because you ARE! I would like to see the donation go to Cystic Fibrosis, as it is an awful disease and have seen its progression. Thank you for all you do!

I would like to see the the donation go to the Cystic Fibrosis foundation. My good friend has a son who has this disease and I would love to see them get closer to a cure.

I would like the money to go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I have a very good friend whose son has this disease and it is very debilitating. Would be good to see some positive results.

I would like to see this money go to the sudc program in memory of the children like my daughter who have past away for no reason. We created Brandon and katies run for a reason to raise money and awareness of SUDC Sudden unexplained death in childhood over 1 years age, I hope you will please consider donating and helping us to find a reason and help prevent other toddlers from facing the same fate

Michelle, I have volunteered the a non-profit organization called Project Blessings for almost two years now. Project Blessings helps families that Hud or any other foundation can not help because the homes are not up to livable conditions. For example, We go in and remodel houses from painting to finding beds and replacing toys for the kids. We help moms get back on their feet and get their kids back. This non-profit organization does not get help from anyone and basically runs off of donations and volunteers. That is one of the main reasons this awesome charity needs help. I would love to see this Christian based non-profit organization go state-wide from the support from the most amazing company in the world. Please consider this charity and helping us give a reason to these families in need. Thank you!

I would love to see this money go to SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death In Children) to help raise awareness and help find answers. No parent should ever have to experience the loss of a child.

I would like to nominate The Brain Candy Project. their motto is “holding parents so parents can hold their children” WHile these children are medically being cared for , there is a need for their families to also be supported and cared for and thats what the Brain Candy Project does.
“PARENT CARE IS PATI…ENT CAREWhile some hospitals certainly do better than others, the consensus is that it is never enough. The Brain Candy Project picks up where hospitals must leave off, in terms of in-house parent care. Parent care is patient care, when it comes to kids who are critically ill. They look to their parents for how to react, how to heal, and how to cope.”

“The Brain Candy Project’s mission is to support the needs of parents/guardians living in the hospital with their critically… ill children.We will collaborate with and support other non-profit organizations who are focused on charitable and educational activities that raise awareness about pediatric illnesses, traumas, and the support needs of families who are affected by them.”

The Brain Candy Project a charitable program of the Congressional District Programs, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.Tax ID #: 65-0970090

I would love to see this $2500 check go to the Sudc.org. In March of 2008 my 17-month old grandson, Brandon George Cagle died from Sudden Unexplained Death of a Child. Our family has been devastated by his death. This money could be donated to this organization for research with the hope that no other family would have to lose a child. My beautiful daughter-in-law, Lauren Cagle is a crusader in this cause. Please consider this charity for the donation. Thank you. Bobette Cagle

A little over a year ago I started Birthday Blessings of Northeast Indiana, a 501(c)(3)non-profit which provides birthday celebrations for children living in local homeless shelters. At each monthly party we provide a meal for all families who attend the celebration, cake, punch, activities and games, goodie bags for every child and a gift for each child celebrating a birthday. We are currently involved with 5 shelters which means we can provide up to 5 birthday celebrations per month! We operate on the belief that every child’s life deserves to be celbrated, regardless of circumstance and with all of your votes $2,500 will go a long way towrds celebrating, encouraging and inspiring the life of a homeless child. Thank you!

The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life! Our program is available to schools at NO COST and since launching on September 1, 2009, we have been implemented in 34 states and 13 countries! I’ll be speaking at this year’s Women’s Conference in California with Martha Beck, talking about how I took my own breast cancer diagnosis six years ago and turned it into a 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization with a mission to “change the world one girl at a time!” Your $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls…who are the whole world! HOPE LIVES!

The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life! Our program is available to schools at NO COST and since launching on September 1, 2009, we have been implemented in 34 states and 13 countries! Our Dynamic Founder/WARRIOR, Mary Ann Wasil Nilan, will be speaking at this year’s Women’s Conference in California with Martha Beck, talking about how she took her own breast cancer diagnosis six years ago and turned it into a 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization with a mission to “change the world one girl at a time!” Talk about a Warrior on a MISSION of HOPE & CHANGE! Your $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls…who are the whole world! I am proud to be the National Events Coordinator for GIT! Together, we WILL “GIT Our Pink On” and give ALL our girls the gift of knowledge to facilitate life saving change! HOPE LIVES!

Hey Michelle what a wonderful idea you are awesome thanks for all you do. I would like to suggest the Make A Wish foundation. I have been a volunteer with this organization for the last 3 years. We currently have 5 children just in our zone waiting for wish funding. Wishes are granted for children age 2 1/2 to 18 with life threatening illnesses. We do several fund raising events each year but there is always one more child waiting. Thank you for your consideration.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and young adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and young adults with CF.

I Vote for the “Get in touch” organization for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Daisy Wheels for young girls…so extremely important…

I would love for Foster Youth Life Investment Partners to receive the monies. Every year, more than 20,000 American foster youth turn 18 and step out into the world alone, most of them without any kind of support or resources. FYLIP was formed to assist the young adults and their families as they leave the foster care system and enter in society. They are provided with resources as well as assistance for housing, medical issues and college text books. Please select this group as your organization to give to this year.

The website I have listed is for the walk team oberbreckling. We are participating in a walk to DEFEAT ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE). Currently there is no cure for ALS. My boyfriend’s father passed away in June from ALS. This diesase is worse than cancer. You have your mind but you lose everything. Your speach, your movement everything. You become like a vegatable. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP THE ALS ASSOCIATION OUT!

I vote for “Get in Touch Foundation” The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life!The $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls…who are the whole world! HOPE LIVES!

The Cystic Fiborsis Foundation has done so much for the children of the world that they have my full support. I ask with a gratefull hart that C.F. be awarded this money as no one would like to se there child with C.F. My pray’s and THANKS are with you since your momey will go to good use. Thank you Garry

I would like to vote for the “Get In Touch” Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness!!

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), the website if for our team walk page for the Walk to Defeat ALS Oct 3, 2010 in Cedar Rapids, IA. I created the team in memory of my Dad who passed away on June 28,2010 but also for the 5,500 other people in this country that are currently living with ALS in hopes of raising enough money to help find a treatment and someday a cure for this fatal disease.
Thank you,
Jenny
Team Oberbreckling

ALSA=Lou Gehrig’s disease
sorry just read the requirements, asking for the ALS Association-Iowa Chapter

The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life! Our program is available to schools at NO COST and since launching on September 1, 2009, we have been implemented in 34 states and 13 countries! Our Dynamic Founder/WARRIOR, Mary Ann Wasil Nilan, will be speaking at this year’s Women’s Conference in California with Martha Beck, talking about how she took her own breast cancer diagnosis six years ago and turned it into a 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization with a mission to “change the world one girl at a time!” Talk about a Warrior on a MISSION of HOPE & CHANGE! Your $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls…who are the whole world! I am proud to be the National Events Coordinator for GIT! Together, we WILL “GIT Our Pink On” and give ALL our girls the gift of knowledge to facilitate life saving change! HOPE LIVES!

I vote for Birthday Blessings of NE Indiana

I would like to nominate the Children’s Hunger Fund. I have worked with this organization and they are amazing!

CHF, a Christian 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, works to alleviate the suffering of children in impoverished regions across America and around the world. Through strategic partnerships in targeted communities, CHF works to improve the lives of poor children and their families holistically, meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Each situation is unique, so CHF responds in many different ways. Through the following programs, CHF provides ongoing help to the helpless.

* Home Delivery of Food
* Emergency Feeding Campaigns
* Medical Clinics (Mobile and Permanent)
* Orphan Homes
* Discipleship
* Job Training
* Disaster Relief
* Clean Water
* Community Development
* Farming Training and Support

CHF is well-known for program efficiency. Since inception, more than 99% of all revenue has been used in programs serving the needs of children.

CHF’s strategies are most vividly exhibited in our Mercy Networks®. These indigenously led groupings of local churches work tirelessly to care for poor children and families in their communities. Using CHF’s Food Pak® as a relationship building tool, trained volunteers bring food directly to the homes of suffering children and work to affect positive change in their lives.

Please help the PRC of Central KY. in Danville

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Kentucky in Danville should win because they help so many women, children and families!

my vote is for Brain Candy Project (via Diane Dinkmeyer). I think it is an amazing organization that helps families in a time of need that you could never plan for. Thanks!

I would like to nominate the Pink Tie Friends Foundation. There are a local grassroots charity which help women going through breast cancer treatment who are uninsured or underinsured. I had the priveledge of helping them with their yearly luncheon fundraiser, and was in awe of so many beautiful cancer survivors. Most who have been given help during their treatment, volunteer to help once their their treatments are complete. There are a beautiful group of women who I was honored to work with!

My vote is for the pregnancy resource center of Danville KY

I would like to vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Central KY in Danville, KY. It is a wonderful organization helping so many! Thanks!

I would like to nominate The Brain Candy Project. This organization was established by our own Diane Dinkmeyer’s son, Henry Allen who experienced what hospitals are lacking in support of PARENT care his own son Cameron (Diane’s grandson), on December 12th, 2006, Cameron, then 11 years old, was officially diagnosed with Anaplastic Astrocytoma, grade 3.Please check out The Brain Candy Projects website and I’m sure this will touch your heart and soul as much as it has mine. Blessings from New York

The Brain Candy Project Website

I vote in support of the Pregnancy Resource center of Danville, KY. This organization epitomizes the great work that goes on so many of our great communities; people stepping in to demonstrate love and support for their neighbors in need in a time of personal crisis. This organization endeavors to be there, day-in and day-out as a constant resource for the never-ending procession of young people who are scared and in need in a time of great challenge and decision concerning thier immediate and future circumstance and lives.
These front-liners need our support.

I would like to vote for Brain Candy.

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Central KY in Danville KY

Please help this local Organization to love women and families in crisis!

Voting for the Pregnancy Resource Center for Danville – Vicki Ferrell, Director.

I am asking you to consider Hope Resource Center of Knoxville, TN.I have volunteered at Hope for two amazing years.Please read the comments from my dear friend and director Susan Smith regarding Hope Resource.I would say ditto!Thank you.

I am casting my vote for Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville,KY. It offers much needed help to young women and families that are facing an immediate crisis situation in their lives.

I would like to vote for Project Blessings.

Hi Michelle,
Please vote for the Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County Mississippi to receive your W.H.O. award. Our organization is a 501c3 that puts over 6000 direct contact hours each year into helping children and women in our community. Please visit our website to see details of all of our projects we now have 14 service projects we work on all geared toward helping women and children. Our slogan is “Care today… Character tomorrow.”

Here are just a few examples of what we do:
Jump Back To School- We provide school supplies, back packs, and new shoes for foster children in our area to start their school year.
We work on several projects such as being PALS for children in the schools that are chosen through DHS. We also do DHS Christmas shopping to provide Christmas to children who wouldn’t have anything. GirlsU is another project I think every spa girl would LOVE… It’s a day camp for 6th grade girls that focuses on inner beauty, outer beauty, creativity, etiquette, self-esteem and abstinence.
This year we have started a school aid program in which our members go in teams to the schools to help teachers who have a need. Another new project that is planned in the spring is “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Family” to educate children and families on living a healthy lifestyle and provide health information and screening. I am serving as the Sponsorship Chairman this year, and I ask that you look carefully at supporting this organization. Everyone… Please visit http://www.jadesoto.org and see more of what we do.

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, KY.

Second Chance Homes – Billings, MT

I am casting my vote for LASHES OF LOVE, CA, a non-profit company that makes a difference in the lives and recovery of cancer patients.

I’d like the check to go to Lashes of Love (www.lashes-of-love.org) because of their commitment to the cause and also because i think that the L.o.L. project is quite creative and different than the other usual charity organizations. We should have a L.o.L. in Italy as well!

I would like to vote for Lashes of Love (www.lashes-of-love.org for their help in supporting cancer patients and survivors.

I am voting for Lashes of Love because I know how much of a difference it would make for cancer patients to feel normal during their tough times. (www.lashes-of-love.org)

I would like to nominate “Lashes of Love”, they provide semi-permanent lashes, eyebrow wigs, skin care kits and more to cancer patients following chemotherapy, FREE OF CHARGE!

I vote for “lashes of Love (www.lashes-of-love.org)” because cancer patients need some dignity after chemotherapy. Everyone has the right to feel good about themselves, especially after a near-death experience. Lashes of Love provides semi-permanent lashes,eyebrow wigs, skin care kits, to cancer patients, free of charge.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Birthday Blessings of Northeast Indiana is a wonderful organization that encourages homeless children to celebrate life by provided the monthly birthday parties for children living in homeless shelters. It is a blessing to the children, families, the staff at the shelters, and the volunteers of Birthday Blessings of Northeast Indiana.

//www.lashes-of-love.org and Cheryl Land does wonderful work with cancer patients. When everything has been taken away from our cancer patients, to put back a little bit of what has been taken from them is every bit as important as anything else in the recovery process. Self-esteem is a HUGE part of the fight!!

I vote for “Lashes of Love” (www.lashesoflove.org) this is a wonderful organization formed for giving the gift of semi-permanent eyelashes, wigs & eyebrows to women who have gone through chemotherapy. This helps women to feel good about themselves while going through a very tough time in their lives!

I cast my vote for The Get In Touch Foundation! Hope Lives!

I vote for The Get In Touch Foundation – the non-profit that my Mom started after her breast cancer diagnosis. The Get In Touch Program teaches girls how to do a breast self exam and is free for schools everywhere. Girls in grades 5-12 learn how to do a breast self exam and this knowledge can one day save their lives.

I vote for the money to go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Jamie Rutherford and her son. I have known others who have had significant others that have had cystic fibrosis and it is a disease that can use a lot more improvement.

I vote for the pregnancy resource center in KY.

Hi Michelle,

I’d like to vote for the Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County,Mississippi to receive the W.H.O. award. We are a group of dedicated women who serve children and their families in need in the Desoto County area. We have 14 service projects ongoing, and log over 6000 volunteer hours per year – we’re able to assist in domestic violence shelters, with DHS, and in the area schools. Also, we provide the GirlsU program, which focuses on “being beautiful from the inside out” for at-risk sixth grade girls, and we are launching a new “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Family” program to provide health education and screenings for the community. Please visit http://www.jadesoto.org for more information. Thanks!

I would like to see the donation go to SUDC. Our director Lauren Cagle has personal experience with this tragic event and she and her family have supported research in this area.She has been blessed by this organization and it would be a blessing to receive this donation in memory of her son.

Please help pregnancy resource center of Danville they do great things for our community and surrounding county’s it is a great program and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Michelle, I would love to see the money donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. My director and friend, Jamie Rutherford, has a son who has cysic fibrosis. My husband’s uncle also passed away from this horrible disease. It would be such a wonderful thing to see a cure for Jamie’s son and all those who suffer from CF. Thank you for such a beautiful gift from the heart!

Pick JA Desoto for the Grant.

Michelle, my suggestion for the donation is Louisiana Teen Challenge Women’s centers. This is a discipleship training program for women fighting addiction, prostitution, and many other types of bondage. It is truly a life changing program. I know from personal experience what Teen Challenge can do for the life of a woman and her children. LTC currently runs 2 centers for women. They are currently in the process of starting a new center for women and children. Please consider this charity as the recipient of the donation. Thanks!!

I would like to vote for the PRC of Central Kentucky located in Danville, Kentucky!

My vote goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a.k.a. CF Foundation. This is a life-shortening disease. It begins when a baby is born with CF, then hopefully, with wonderful medical professionals and CF researchers, the baby has a 50/50 chance to grow to toddler, teen, and young adult. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that demands,for the lifetime of the child, great amounts of medications, treatments, unending visits to specialists and many hospital stays for ‘tune-up’ procedures. One of these surgical procedures attempts to suction out some of the unimaginable amount of mucus blockage in the lungs of these young people. All of this so that they may do what we take for granted everyday, just to be able to breathe. The CF disease also affects the body’s other organs, causing multiple health issues. God Bless my grandson,Jeremy,who has this disease, and also each and every one of you that has Cystic Fibrosis. May you continue to be diligent with your health care, patient with yourself and others, and continue to fight the good fight. People care.

my vote is for JA Desoto!

My Vote goes to Desoto County MS Junior Auxillary. They raise money for various women and childrens missions in the county

I thank this is very sweet. My grandchild has Cerebral palsy, epilepsy we have alot of meds we take everyday. Plus the therapy we have to take. Sarah is 6yrs. Sarah was born at 25wks, she is our gift from above. We was told she would never be able to do anything. She is great.I left my job to take care of Sarah. That is how I came to BC. And she is my little Diva. We have alot we have to do, but that is ok. It would be great for other kids like my Sarah to have a chance. Thank you for this chance. You are a very giving person.

I LOVE FOR THE GET IN TOUCH FOUNDATION!

i am casting my vote for the get in touch foundation.

The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life! Every young girl NEEDS this information! Early detection is the single most important anecdote to a successful outcome after diagnosis. Your $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls lives changed…one girl at a time – hope lives!

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Kentucky in Danville should win because they help so many women, children and families

By the grace of God, my children don’t have CF but is in the family. It could affect my grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. without any notice. They have come a long way with CF but they still have a way to go. I think the CF Foundation deserves the money so they can continue researching treatments so maybe a CF patient can like a normal long life.

I also recommend the Pregnancy Resource Center of Danville,KY.They help so many girls not just once, but on an ongoing basis!

I would like to vote for “Lashes of Love” this organization does so much for cancer patients!

i vote for ridgeview high school music boosters

i want to vote for ridgeview high school music program!

My husband worked for several years with Homeward Bound and I saw in person the many wonderful things they did for the families in need. Pamela Martin PHD is the President and Executive Director of Homeward Bound and is one of the most amazing women I have met. Please check out the website to see the amazing things this wonderful organization has done for the families they help. Thier mission: Our mission is to assist families achieve economic independence, secure long-term,safe, decent, affordable housing and break multi-generational cycles of homelessness and domestic violence. Thanks so much for all you do Michelle!

My vote is for Lashes of Love

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School Music Program!

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School Music Program!

I’m voting for the Ridgeview Vanguard Band Boosters! These parents are totally devote in support of their kids who play and march faithfully in all sorts of civic events as well as in support of their school’s football and basket ball teams!

I would also like to vote for the Ridgeview High School Music Boosters, from Bakersfield, CA. This is a great group of people helping a great group of students. The dwindling resources in our school system makes it very hard to provide for such a wonderful program. Thanks for your consideration.

“I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!”

I think that the money should go to the Get In Touch foundation. Its is a great organazation that helps so many girls! It helps give girls a positive body image and helps them learn about their bodies. Growing up in todays world, I think that this is necessary for all girl. I am an education major and I want to take this into every classroom that I teach in!

“I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!”

I vote for The Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative that teaches girls in grades 5-12 the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life! The program is available to schools at NO COST and since launching on September 1, 2009, we have been implemented in 34 states and 13 countries! The Dynamic Founder/WARRIOR, Mary Ann Wasil Nilan, will be speaking at this year’s Women’s Conference in California with Martha Beck, talking about how she took her own breast cancer diagnosis six years ago and turned it into a 501(c)(3) global non-profit organization with a mission to “change the world one girl at a time!” Your $2500 award would purchase 2500 Daisy Wheels…which is 2500 girls…who are the whole world! HOPE LIVES!

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, KY is the best choice for so many reasons. They offer a kind, loving, and safe place for women to turn to in the event of a crisis. They also provide so many important services in order to help families succeed and thrive. This is an organization filled with people who truly care about every single person who needs them.

Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County Mississippi

I’m not really good with words, but would like you to think about the $2,500 being donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. CF is sure a rare disease that research forvis limited. Still our children are suffering from a disease that has no cure. A life time of meds and an early death,without a cure.Please read up on this life threating disease and help us give more tomorrows to our children. With your help, and others like you, one day “CF” will stand for “CURE FOUND”.The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are doing an outstanding job and I have seen this first hand.They help all and are very caring, helping families affected by CF in so many ways.

The Get In Touch Foundation is changing the world one girl at at time! $2500 will bring daisy wheels (the foundation’s BSE tool) to 2500 deserving girls to help them understand the importance of, and how to do a BSE. This program can help change the face of breast cancer!

I would like to vote for The Get In Touch Foundation to change one girl at a time !

I vote for the Get In Touch Foundation. This $2500 could change the lives of 2500 girls, and by teaching them about early detection and breast cancer maybe we can change the world.

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville KY is touching lives of women and children in need. They get my vote.

The Pregnancy Resource Center gets my vote. So many parents and babies have been aided through this center. They need more funds to keep them going and to help save the lives of unborn childen and then to help with the necessities these babies require. Vicki Ferrell touches many lives through this service. Please seriously consider this facility when deciding where the monetary gift could best be used. Thank you!

To honor the families who live with CF, I vote for the CF Foundation.

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville KY. Please help this wonderful organization.

Please vote jadesoto! They always help the kids!

I vote for and believe CF should be awarded the money. Please vote for this very worthy organization who does so much good for others.

I vote for the Get In Touch Foundation!

i vote for the Get in Touch Foundation!!!!!!

I Vote for The Get In Touch Foundation, which changes lives one gal at a time!

I VOTE FOR THE GET IN TOUCH FOUNDATION! IT’S GREAT!!!!!!!!!

I am voting for the Junior Auxilliary of DeSoto County, Mississippi.

I am voting for the Junior Auxilliary of DeSoto County, Mississippi.

I am voting fo Junior Auxilliary of Desoto County, MS

I would like to see the JA Desoto County,MS. get the money

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School
music program

I vote for Second Chance Homes Billings Montana

I vote for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

I vote for Second Chance Homes Billings, MT

I vote for Second Chance Homes Billings, MT

I would love to have my vote go to “Lashes Of Love” Thank you!!

Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

My vote goes to the Ridgeview High School music program!

i vote for second chance homes Billings, MT

I would love to vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville Kentucky. It’s a wonderful organization and reaches far beyond Danville’s borders.

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville,ky. Vicki Ferrell and the center have done so much to help mothers and children of all ages. They are completely non profit and need all the help they can get to continue their great work

“I want to vote for Ridgeview High School Music Boosters.”

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Kentucky, located in Danville KY.

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program.

Hi Michelle! I want to vote for the cystic fibrosis foundation! Just hearing what my friends son goes through on a daily basis is terrible.

Michelle,
I’d like to vote for the Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County, Mississippi to receive the W.H.O. award. We are a group of dedicated women who serve children and their families in need in the Desoto County, MS, area. We have 14 service projects ongoing, and log over 6000 volunteer hours per year – we’re able to assist in domestic violence shelters, with DHS, and in the area schools. Also, we provide the Girls U program, which focuses on “being beautiful from the inside out” for at-risk sixth grade girls (which my daughter was chosen to attend this fabulous day event this past spring, it was a must to help build self-esteem, and provide ample opportunites that she might not have gotten), and we are launching a new “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Family” program to provide health education and screenings for the community. Please visit http://www.jadesoto.org for more information. Thanks!
Kimberly Heath

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!

Please help the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, Ky. Great group!!

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!

I want to vote fo rthe Ridgeview High School music program as well.

Vote Junior Auxiliary DeSoto. Great women’s great that does volunteer work with needy children in Desoto County, MS. We work with Desoto County schools, DHS, YMCA, House of Grace, Palmer Home, and others referred to us. Thank you for this opportunity to assist us in helping more children.

I would like to vote for “Lashes of Love” as a cancer patient myself, I understand how invaluable this organization is!

I would like to vote for
Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

I would like to vote for Second Chance Homes – Billings, MT. As a member of their board, I know they do great work. Thank you!

I vote for second chance homes in Billings Montana!

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program!

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center, Danville, KY. It helps so very many people in the community and surrounding areas. I have seen the differend the center has made in lives! So awesome!

I’d like to vote for Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County.

I would like to vote for Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County.

Please give this to the band boosters for Ridgeview High School Scholarships fund. This fund has helped a large number of students and will need to find any source of funding to continue to help graduating students continue their high education.

Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County!

I would like to vote for Avalon (a battered women shelter). These women & children really deserve it!

I would like to vote for SUDC to support my friend Lauren Cagle. Thank you.

I would like the money to go to the Junior Auxilliary of DeSoto County!!

I would like to vote for the Junior Auxilliary of DeSoto County. This group does a lot for the county and the community.

Second Chance Homes in Billings, MT, please!

I want to vote for RidgeView High School Music / Band program.

I would like to vote for the Ridgeview High School Music Boosters. I believe that music is a very important part of life and with the current budget cuts this would help students of this program greatly.

I did not want to put my charity of choice out there until someone else did. My Michelle gave me the go ahead to support it. I called my Marine buddy Craig Metz because Make-A-Wish has made a difference in his life with one daughter that has passed and two teenagers are going to meet with Make-A-Wish in September. I want you to hear his story from, his mouth about Make-A-Wish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbobClgurBs

I vote for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

This is an amazing organization! Our health care systems cover you while your going though treatments but who is there for our women in the aftermath?! We all spenf so much time, money and energy on our
Looks. These brave women have it ripped away, trying to be content to be alive. The powerful boost self esteem and attitude give the immune system is imperative. This charity is my first choice!!

http://Www.lashes-of-love.org

My vote is for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. My half brother’s son, died of Leukemia and everyone tells me what a wonderful experience this was for him in the end. I also have a friend, whose teenage daughter will be having her wish granted in the next couple of weeks.

Make a Wish

I vote for Make a wish foundation.

My vote is for Make-A-Wish Foundation. My niece is alive today but was a Make-A Wish child several years ago, she got a vacation of her DREAMS that she & her family will always remember & THANK GOD she is still alive. She is still struggling to this day & will continue through life but she is tough and Make-A Wish foundation is an incredible foundation that is helping families all over.

I vote for Make-A-Wish. Those folks are great! They have done wonderful things in my city. They even allowed my BNI group to utilize part of their building for free once a week. Everyone there is great and those kids really need them! They deserve this money.

I want to vote for RidgeView High School Music / Band program

I would like to vote for the Ridgeview High School Music Booster Club in Bakersfield CA. I have seen first hand what a difference this organization makes in hundreds of high school students lives. This scholarship will help immensely! Thank you.

My vote goes to Make A Wish Foundation – the wonders of this Foundation and gifts to children and their family truly make a difference in many lives and sometimes their “last wish” and being a real kid even if it is only for a day. Sharing and caring that is what BeautiControl is all about

Our vote goes to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, one of our children is a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis, PRAISE THE LORD he does not have cystic fibrosis. There are so many other children that need a cure and this would be a wonderful foundation to be gifted the $2,500. Thank you for your consideration!

Make A Wish Foundation helps so many kids and who more than the kid who will never get to have kids, get to see just one of there dreams come true. God bless the children and there family!

Vote for Make a Wish!!

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program

I want to vote for the Ridgeview High School music program

VOTE FOR MAKE – A – WISH

I want to vote for the Ridgeview music program

Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

I want to vote for the Ridgeview music program

Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

Vote for JA (Junior Auxiliary) of Desoto County, Mississippi! This wonderful organization provides charitable services to needy children in the local community!

Michelle, Placing the money in the hands of Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana will give these people a chance to LIVE and give back to others.

Michelle,
I’d like to vote for the Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County, Mississippi to receive the W.H.O. award. We are a group of dedicated women who serve children and their families in need in the Desoto County, MS, area. We have 14 service projects ongoing, and log over 6000 volunteer hours per year – we’re able to assist in domestic violence shelters, with DHS, and in the area schools. Also, we provide the Girls U program, which focuses on “being beautiful from the inside out” for at-risk sixth grade girls (which my daughter was chosen to attend this fabulous day event this past spring, it was a must to help build self-esteem, and provide ample opportunites that she might not have gotten), and we are launching a new “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Family” program to provide health education and screenings for the community. Please visit http://www.jadesoto.org for more information. Thanks!
Sincerely,

Lisa Johnson

I would like to put in my vote for Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana. A great local charity run by some great folks. Thanks!

Second Chance Homes, Billings MT

My vote is for Make-A-Wish! They grant the wishes of kids everywhere. Fairies make wishes come true so giving to this foundation sticks with Spa Fiary tradition!

Second Chance Homes
Billings, Montana

I would like to vote for Make-a-wish foundation

After loosing a good friend 2 years ago to Cystic Fibrosis and reading this story of the young mother that just lost her battle from cystic fibrosis leaving two young children behind.My vote goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!!!

My vote is for Lashes of Love

I would like to vote for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Michelle, this is a gread idea! You are amazing. There are so many good ones listed. You might even consider picking the top three if the check can be split. I’m so glad it’s you making the final decision!

Lashes of love is such a unique and giving organization I can’t believe what they are doing for these cancer patients. MY VOTE IS FOR “LASHES OF LOVE” !!!

I vote for Make-A-Wish.

Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

This is a nonprofit organization for children with life threatening conditions.
This organization is exactly what it says – They “Give Kids the WORLD”!

Our family has a personal story and history with Give Kids the World.

Our daughter, Allison had very special needs. Allison was dependent for everything. She could not talk, walk, nor even rub her nose if it itched.

For almost 16 years, Allison had the strength of none we have ever known. Her life was as “normal” as possible given the challenges she faced every day. Challenges such as up to 13 medications a day, daily shots and blood draws. We needed to be sure only certain veins were used and rotated. Allison had up to 70 seizures a day. Our home was like a mini ER. Allison needed to wear special braces as well as shoes. Pillow cases would burn her face, so everything was special. Her food was like ours, just pureed. Allison ate steak as well as cookies with milk.

Allison went to school every day when she was well. Besides school, Allison had 6 therapies a week – speech, occupational and physical. Allison had special equipment and lots of it. You had to have a degree to figure them all out. We can’t forget the regular checkups with each and every one of her 9 Doctors.

Allison had a full life because, even with this rigorous schedule, she had time to be a kid. If she couldn’t go out, we had movie night at home. She loved roller skating and so did her friends. Allison’s wheelchair went on the rink. Everyone skated better pushing and holding her chair.

Life for Allison was not easy and she would let you know when she had enough. You had to know her well to be able to know her wants, needs, and dislikes. You could not just walk in and care for Allison. Her care was 24 hours a day.

Allison was a pioneer in so many ways. She taught all about unconditional love, trust, faith, courage, and more. She was even a pioneer at the Children’s Medical Center in Memphis. Allison was the first to have the Vagus Nerve Stimulator implant. The implant helped her as well medical professionals to learn. She had to get compassionate plea as she was too young for the operation and implant. There is so much more that could be told.

Allison was a little girl with 2 sisters who were all just trying to be kids. Allison’s sisters are Ashley and Anna. These three beautiful girls just wanted to be together and have fun. Sometime that included oxygen, tubes, wires and more, but Ashley and Anna never saw any of those things. Though, they saw a lot of the pain and suffering Allison would go through. But first and foremost, they saw their Allison. Ashley, Allison and Anna have such as strong bond and love. Allison has taught and given them such gentle, loving hearts, a passion for life and giving back. Ashley and Anna have experienced and have such a unique insight on life that most people will never understand. Allison has taught all of us the true meaning of living, caring, hoping and learning let go.

Give Kids the World, gave our family all a break from what was normal for us. It gave Allison time to do things we couldn’t have afforded and been able to figure out how to make it work for her.

Allison received a Make a Wish. Her wish was to go to Disney World. The wish was granted. Then Give Kids the World took over. Together the two organizations worked diligently to get Allison to Orlando. I never realized how hard it would be to even get Allison on a plane, but these two organizations finally figured it out with the help of the airlines and me.

Many children stay at the resorts at Disney World. That was not a possibility for us. Allison had medications to be refrigerated, special food, special bed, special transportation and that is just the beginning. Our family were going to stay at Give Kids the World. We were clueless what that meant. All of our medical supplies were delivered to our villa. Anything we needed was there usually before we could ask!

We arrived at Orlando Airport with an awesome greeting. Give Kids the World picked us up in Van with a lift. That was ours for the week. We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa with 2 baths at Give Kids the World. The refrigerator was stocked, even ice cream in the freezer. The grounds had 2 pools, theater, carousel, ice cream shop, a gingerbread house and more! More has been added since we were there.

Allison ate off a fork for the first time ever in that Gingerbread House. That was unbelievable for us. Characters from all of the parks visited for those children who could not go to the parks. It was truly AMAZING!

Every day at Give Kids the World was a holiday. In fact every Thursday is Christmas! Santa and Mrs. Claus are there in their special location. There are toys and gifts everywhere. Everyone gets to see and be with Santa. Every child gets a special gift. For some this will be their last Christmas.

We went to Disney World, Sea World, And Universal Studios! We experience more in 1 week, then most can in 2 weeks! Why? Because we are with Give Kids the World! Allison wore a special badge – she did not wait in any line, nor did she wait when her sisters were doing something. Ashley and Anna didn’t wait for anything because they didn’t want Allison to wait.

Give Kids the World had every park’s first aid stations ready for us. I was able to use them to give medicine and whatever our needs were, even if she just needed to get out of her chair and lay down.

Every night we came back, there were always presents. They were fabulous gifts too.

We came back too late for dinner one night, so we ordered a pizza. The pizza place delivered the pizza at the gates and a volunteer brought it to us. They wouldn’t let us pay or even tip them.

This was an experience of a lifetime. So many people worked so very hard to make this experience one to be remembered forever. And it always will be. Allison loved and enjoyed everything as did all of us. No doctors, nothing but good times, laughter and memories. We watched the girls be friends. Sisters that could laugh, eat, sleep and do everything together which most parents take for granted. We could have watched them like that forever – they were just happy kids together.

We will all remember that experience as the best family time. We will forever be grateful to Give Kids the World, as there was no pain, no problems, no surgeries, no crying – just a family being a family. It was our little calm before the storm. Allison would want as many children as possible, to have the experience she had and the special time she had with her sisters. And I know Ashley and Anna will cherish those memories forever. As for Joe and I, there are no words that could ever express what all these wonderful people did for our family. Allison is gone to a better place now, even better than Give Kids the World, but thanks to them we have the most beautiful memories of a good time, a painless time and no one can ever take that away. Allison is in Heaven. And as one wise Monsignor said, Allison is not an angel in heaven. She was a messenger sent from God, and was an angel on earth. Allison is now a Saint in heaven.
Give Kids the World gave us a little slice of heaven and memories that will last forever.

I vote for Give Kids the World.

I vote for Cystic Fibrosis as my son and 2 neices have it. It is a hard disease to live with, lots of medications, chest pounding and breathing exercises. I wish there was a cure and you don’t know you are a carrier until you have a child who has it. So it is a gene within our family and we are having 2 grandbabies this year and we pray they don’t have it. Thanks for considering Cystic Fibrosis. There are so many charities out there it will be hard to choose.

I would like to vote for the Cystic Fibrosis foundation, one of my Director’s, daughter has cystic fibrosis, and I have watched their courage, and Emily’s amazing attitude. As they deal with this disease daily. We need a cure.

I vote for Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

second chance homes

In memory of my daughter, Laura Metz, who lost her battle with cystic fibrosis, I vote for Make a Wish. They go above and beyond to make a child feel special, to take their focus away from their illness, and to give them and their families memories that will be cherished forever!

My vote is for the Ridgeview High School music program! Makes such a big difference in the community!

Lorene Harmala deserves a second chance:)

Second chance Holmes in Billings Mt gets my vote:)

VOTE FOR MAKE – A – WISH

Second Chance Homes, Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

I would love to see Danville Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, Ky get these funds,

My vote goes to “Lashes of Love”!!! Keep it going what you are doing is GREAT!!! I would love to see them get the funds!

LASHES OF LOVE!!! My vote would go to Lashes of Love!! So proud of what your doing!

I would love to see “Lashes of Love” get the money. My vote goes to them!

YES LASHES OF LOVE!!! They get my vote too! Love what they stand for!!

Michelle, this is a GREAT idea!!! Thanks for all you do and being such an AMAZING leader for us!! I would like to suggest the Make A Wish foundation. They help extremely sick children have their “wish/dream” come true. My girlfriend’s entire family was able to go on a fishing trip to Alaska when her son was so terribly sick with Hodgkins. He was only about 5 or 6 at the time. They have amazing memories and he is now 20!! Wishes are granted for children age 2 1/2 to 18 with life threatening illnesses. Thank you for your consideration

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, KY

Please consider Second Chance Homes, a 501c3 in Billings, Montana. The project works to ensure the safety, wellbeing and permanency of children in families with substance abuse and addiction. The families served are able to be reunified (or child removal prevented) because Second Chance Homes offers 24 hour supervised supportive housing for mothers and their children. They offer a vast array of support services for women and their little ones. They have a comprehensive program that addresses addiction, mental health, relationship, economic self sufficiency and of course, housing, for these families. By meeting the basic needs of families such as housing and food, we can engage their hearts and minds in the betterment of the various other skills needed to be self sufficient, healthy, loving parents AND it positively influences the children to make better choices and better connections for a brighter future! Thanks for the consideration of Second Chance Homes!

I have to agree with Donna. I was one of the initial organizers of the Second Chance Homes Project and it has become more then we could ever have imagined when we were writing initial plans. There is such a need in Billings for housing, and specifically for housing that works with families while they are in recovery. Additionally, Second Chance Homes is a true community-based project, partnering with numerous other agencies to ensure the best and most comprehensive services are available to participants. I would encourage you to consider this project and thank you for your consideration.

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center–Danville KY

My vote is for Second Chance Homes Billings, Montana

Please consider Danville Pregnancy Resource Center. A great organization making a life-changing difference in the community.

Voting for the Pregnancy Resource Center for Danville

Voting for the Pregnancy Resource Center for Danville also!

Voting for the Pregnancy Resource Center for Danville

Voting for the Pregnancy Resource Center for Danville also

LASHES OF LOVE Gets my vote!!! LOVE what they are doing for these cancer patients!!!

I VOTE FOR LASHES OF LOVE!!! What a wonderful thing they are doing…

My vote is for second chance homes, Billings, MT:)

Second chance homes billings mt

I would vote for Second Chance homes in billings mt!!!!

!!!!!!!!!SECOND CHANCE HOMES BILLINGS MT!!!!!!!!

Second Chance home billings mt for sure!!!!

…….Second Chance Homes…Billings, MT….

The Check should go to SECOND CHANCE HOMES Billings, MT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Everyone should vote for SECOND CHANCE HOMES in Billings, MT..thats who Iam voting for:)

SECOND CHANCE HOMES-Billings, MT…is where my vote is going!!

SECOND CHANCE HOMES Billings, MT

I would like to vote for the Ridgview music group!

I would like to vote the Pregnancy Resource Center of Central Kentucky.

Please help the PRC in Danville, Ky. They help so many!

I vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville ky!

I vote for Ridgeview High Music Boosters. I attended this school for 4 years and cannot tell you the difference that having music and this teamwork atmosphere in my life helped to achieve! We want all students who wish to be a part of music to be able to afford it. This scholarship will help immensely! Thanks for your consideration.

Please vote for the Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County Mississippi to receive your W.H.O. award. Our organization is a 501c3 that puts over 6000 direct contact hours each year into helping children and women in our community. Please visit our website to see details of all of our projects we now have 14 service projects we work on all geared toward helping women and children. Our slogan is “Care today… Character tomorrow.”

Please help the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville Kentucky! What a wonderful and very needed charity! What a great charity for women to donate to. There are so many pregnancies and babies in crisis and the PRC in Danville makes a huge difference and saves so many lives!!!!

Please help the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville Kentucky! What a wonderful and very needed charity! What a great charity for women to donate to. There are so many pregnancies and babies in crisis and the PRC in Danville makes a huge difference and saves so many lives! The gift would be a blessing.

I would like to vote for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Danville, Kentucky. They offer an awesome service to people in our community.

I would like to vote for the Make A Wish foundation.

I vote for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Thank you Michelle for considering this charity – The Ridgeview High School Music Boosters in Bakersfield, CA. I worked with this organization for 4 years and I have seen the results of this amazing program. Fine arts in Schools is extremely important to keep some kids grounded, focused and prepared for their’s and our future. This music program is one of the best in the state and has produced some extremely amazing talent! Thank you again for your consideration!

I’m voting for “Give Kids the World”.

Second Chance Homes

I am 3rd generation supporter/volunteer of the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles California. They need or help!
They have a special place called “Hope Gardens” it is where they transplant the families who are living on the streets of Los Angles, to this enviromemt which trains them in life skills and relationships within there families and building new health ones. With that comes skills for a caree path to live a better life and sustain it when they leave. They have a 80-90 persent success rate! Now that is Powerful!
But wait there is more this is what touches my heart and I find make this organization standout from the rest for there commentment to giving a place for our Seniors!
Right now all they can house is Woman over the age of 55. They have a save haven and this place looks like home (as does most parts of the other cite) and puts our Seniors in a place of safety and security on the Garden grounds. It once again re-enforces the Wisdom of our seniors and all they have to offer each us! They truly have gifts from times pasts and puts it all to great use from making blankets to helping in the library on site, once again for these Ladies they find the Light with each of them that Life had sniffed out of her! For our Elderly should never live on the STREET!
For those of you reading this please vote or Thank you fore taking the time to read about what is happening out here in the Greater LA AREA! Michelle a personal Thank you for this opportunity to spread our wing n grow! Blessing to you n Yours!
Robin Westbrook CA

Thank you Michelle for all your hard work. I would like to choose Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 2 reasons. Jamie Rutherford’s son has CF, which is fine young man. Another young mand that is a wheel chair most of his life. His lungs are so small and with the thick sticky mucus makes it difficult to breathe. this young man loves the lord and people. he never complains. thanks for considering CF

My vote is for “Lashes of Love”…the service they offer FREE to cancer patients is so amazing! They need these funds!!

Voting for Give Kids the World in memory of Allison Olberding and in honor of her courageous mom!

Please consider giving the $2500 to Lashes of Love, this organization does so much for cancer patients all at no charge!

My vote is for Lashes of Love, what an amazing cause!

Second Chance Homes, Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes, Billings, Montana

Michelle, I vote for the Make a Wish Foundation that Cheri Young is involved with. I’ve seen her stories and it means so much for families that can’t provide that one last wish for someone during their last months, to get to see that experience happen for their loved one. It will be a memory for them forever after their loss. I also believe it will be those families that have been touched that will then continue to touch others as well.
Thank you Michelle for giving this back. YOU are a true inspiration.

Michelle, I vote for the Make a Wish Foundation that Cheri Young is involved with. I have known personally what this organization does for children. Jabin Lawrence was a member of our church and had terminal cancer. He was only 4 years old. Make a Wish Foundation sent him and his family to Disney World and it was their last vacation with Jabin. It was memories they will treasure for the rest of their lives. There are families in pain that need that one moment of happiness to hold onto. This will give them the precious memories of their loved one before our Lord takes them home.
Thank you Michelle for giving to the ones that are in need as this. You are a true HERO.

Michelle – I don’t envy you trying to make this decision. I read these stories and they make me cry. There are sooo many people hurting out there – from the young girls struggling with the beginnings of life to the seniors living on the street at the end of their lives. And of course there are the working poor that struggle to put food on the table every day and keep the roof over their heads. When you read stories like this you stop and realize how blessed we are. I have nothing against the make a wish or these other large organizations – but I think it should go to one of the smaller ones – that doesn’t usually get such generous gifts. They will see you and our group as their Fairy God mother! Good luck and may the best non profit win!

second chance homes billings montana

This is a good thing If Americans will give back even the smallest gift we could see a
strong nation.
God Bless

I vote for the Children’s Miracle Network. My husband and I work for that charity and a couple of others through the local Sertoma Club.

I feel that make a wish is the most deserving charity as it deals with children that may not have a chance to see adulthood, but allows them the time of thier life with their families while they are here…Please choose Make a wish to help children grant a last wish

I would like to nominate lashes of love for the 2500. I think they are a great cause

I would like to nominate lashes of love for the 2500 I believe in the organization. With this money they could help women.

Lashes of love get my vote for the 2500.00 the women that would benefit from this will be forever thankful

Hi Michelle,
The Junior Auxiliary of DeSoto County Mississippi should receive your W.H.O. award. This organization puts over 6000 direct contact hours each year into helping children and women in our community. You can visit the website to see details of all the 14 service projects we work on – all geared toward helping women and children. “Care today… Character tomorrow.”

junior auxlilary of desoto county

junior Auxiliary of Desoto County

I vote for Second Chance Homes, Billings MT

Second Chance Homes, please.

My vote is for “Make a Wish” because it helps children from everywhere, no matter what other program may be helping them financially…

Michelle, Wow! You have a tough decision ahead of you! I would like to vote for the Make A Wish foundation. Thanks so much!

I vote for GIVE KIDS THE WORLD!

I vote for Give Kids the World.

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Michelle, Congrats on your award!! Check out the Fayette Cares in Somerville TN. It is a small community that is helping women and children in many different ways. They could use the support financially. Thanks.

Vote JA DeSoto

My vote is for the MAKE A WISH foundation!

I vote for Give kids the world! This organization help give a dear family the world for a week with their 3 daughters (one who was severely disabled). One week that tho Allison is no longer with them, they have a beautiful memory of a “normal” family vacation to hold on to!

My vote is for the Make a Wish Foundation…

Michelle you are an angel and have a tough decision. There are so many good and deserving organizations. I vote for MAKE A WISH foundation in MI in honor of Brians friend US Marine Craig Metz’ family

Second Chance Home – billings, mt

I vote for Give Kids the World for my friend, Ashley Olberding,who’s sister and family stayd there for her sister’s make-a-wish.

I vote for Second Chance Homes

I vote for Give Kids the World for the Olberding family in memory of their daughter and sister

I am proud to be a volunteer of Make a Wish Foundation of the Mid South. I have been priviledged to participate in dreams come true for a child with life threatening dieases. All wishes are from donations only. I respectfully vote for Make a Wish so that more children can have their wish come true.

I’m voting for Candy Olberdings charity. I cannot figure out how to actually vote so I must be ……. this is my vote 100 times because I have been unable to figure out this voting thing. Good luck Candy – your charity deserves it!!!!!

Vote JA of DeSoto

I would like to vote for Ginger Armistead’s charity, J A of DeSoto!! Good luck Ginger!

FAM is a 501(c) tax exempt organization dedicated to bringing families together. They currently serve over 1200 people, 500 of whom are children. This money would go to support the Learning Lab (Computer Lab) and tutoring programs. Thank you for your consideration.

Please vote JA of DeSoto for the grant. Everything goes to the Children of DeSoto County.

My vote is for Lorene Harmala:)

Please vote JA of DeSoto for the grant.

Please vote JA of DeSoto for the grant!!

I vote for second chance homes, billings, mt

I vote for second chance homes, Billings, MT

I am voting for JA Desoto

Hi Michelle!! I am voting for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Michelle I hurried home to get this in~in all hopes this will help find a cure. My daughter Megan was recently diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes insulin dependent. She pricks her little finger more then 7 times a day and she receives 4 or more insulin shots a day. If you kind find it in your heart to pick Megan Rekart’s Racers for JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation our family would be so thankful. We are walking with Megan on October 3rd so I am giving you our website link if we would win the funds will go in Megan’s name for the research of diabetes. Every penny helps and I would split the winnings with one of the other charities of your choice of course. We would just love to find a cure! I thank you for listening. Many blessing to the winner and their charity. God Bless Nicole Rekart
Jessi Rekarts BeautiControl Unit
Megan’s website is http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87715587

Ridgeview Wolfpack Vanguard-Being a part of this organization has helped so many youth become great leaders and have opportunities they may not have otherwise had.

I forgot my number Michelle sorry.
(636)584-5274 You can always call me collect. I will pay for the call from you . Thank you Michelle and BeautiControl. Michelle I hurried home to get this in~in all hopes this will help find a cure. My daughter Megan was recently diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes insulin dependent. She pricks her little finger more then 7 times a day and she receives 4 or more insulin shots a day. If you kind find it in your heart to pick Megan Rekart’s Racers for JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation our family would be so thankful. We are walking with Megan on October 3rd so I am giving you our website link if we would win the funds will go in Megan’s name for the research of diabetes. Every penny helps and I would split the winnings with one of the other charities of your choice of course. We would just love to find a cure! I thank you for listening. Many blessing to the winner and their charity. God Bless Nicole Rekart
Jessi Rekarts BeautiControl Unit
Megan’s website is http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87715587

Vote JA DeSoto

I would like to vote for MAKE – A – WISH foundation.

Please help these women and children!

Second Chance Homes in Billings, MT could really use the help! Thanks

I would like to vote for J.A. Desoto

Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County is a wonderful organization that helps lots of children in our community. They could help tons more with your grant. Thanks!

My wife recently posted… Nicole and I have recently found that our Daughter has Type !! Diabetes. She needs insulin to live. She has to prick her own finger over 7 times a day and she has to have insulin shots at least 4 times a day. We really would love for you to choose this charity as My daughter Megan is walking with her family on October 3 for JDRF. Our team name is Megan Rekart’s Racers it would mean the world to Megan to have her Mom’s Spa friends share this event and donate to this cause. our website is http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87715587
(636) 584-5274 Thank you! Mike

JA Desoto would be a great organization to receive your grant.

Hello Ms. Michelle My name is Danielle I am 10 years old and we do not know if my vote counts but if it does I would love to find a cure for my sister. She was diagnose with Type 1 Diabetes. She has to get needles all the time and she is really sad when she has to get them. I hate to see my sissy like this and wish there was a cure today. But, with your charity you could actually help us find a cure sooner. I would love it if you could help us. Please pick my sister Megan for your charity. We are with JDRF this is a short version of Juvenile diabetes. Her website is http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87715587. Please choose my sister charity. Thanks Danielle Rekart
By the way mom says I can give you her number it is (636) 584-5274. Thank you Ms. Michelle

I would like to vote for J.A. Desoto

I am sorry Ms.Michelle I wrote my old e-mail address my new e-mail adress is above. Sorry. Danielle

Great all women nonprofit organization that helps the children of DeSoto County in Mississippi.

HI Michelle, I have recently been diagnose with T1 Diabetes. I am walking for a cure with my friends and family on October 3rd. We would love for you to choose our charity as I would love to find a cure sooner. JDRF is a great Juvenile Research Foundation and even though I have only been diagnosed 5 short weeks, it is the hardest thing I have had to deal with. I hate the shots I have to get everyday. Fighting the highs and lows. It is just a horrible disease and to find a cure would be great. If you pick our charity I would be so apprecaited to you and BeautiControl. Thank you Michelle Jones. My Mom’s number is (636) 584-5274 if we win you can call her and tell her. Thank you, Megan

I would like to vote for JA of Desoto County, MS.

I would also like to vote for JA of DeSoto, MS!

I vote Give Kids the World!! This organization is amazing, and was a blessing to my family, and my daughter, Allison.

I vote for Give Kids the World in memory of my amazing sister, Allison. We stayed there on her make-a-wish, and they were AMAZING.

I would like to throw my support to Diane Dinkmeyer’s charity, BrainCandyProject.org. Thanks, Michelle, for sharing.

I vote for the Junior Auxiliary of Desoto County. They do a great job helping at-need and at-risk children and their families in the Desoto County, Mississippi area.

I would like to vote for the Sudc.org

I would like to vote for “The Make-A-Wish Foundation.” Because they are sooo awesome, I love what they do for people:)

My vote is for Ja Of Desoto County!

make a wish foundation because they help the terminally ill kids wishes come true. all of us know that if one of our children were terminally ill and they only wanted one wish to come true and we couldnt afford it that it would be nice to know that someone out there would or could be there to help make it possible.

I also would vote for “MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION” because they really reach out to help the terminally ill children as well as the adults in need.

Please accept my vote for the Brain Candy Project. This is such a worthwhile organization.

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION is w.h.o. I would vote for. They are awesome.

Give Kids the World!!!!

Give Kids the World!!

Give Kids the World!! It’s an amazing organization

I would like the money to go the The Junior Auxilliary of Desoto County..

I vote for Give Kids the World in honor of my friend’s late sister, Allison!! Go GKTW!

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

I vote for Give Kids the World in memory of Allison Olberding!

Give Kids the World- Allison will be so proud!

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD!

Give Kids the World in memory of Allison!

Give Kids the World– great job

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION is my vote!!!

second chancehomes billings montana

Second Chance Homes Billings Montana

Give Kids the World!

Give Kids the World!!

Give Kids the World

Give Kids the World!

give kids the world!

Give Kids the World

Give Kids the world

give kids the world

Make a Wish foundation

give kids the world

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD!!

Make a Wish Foundation

give kids the world!

I vote for Give Kids the World in memory of my niece.

Give Kids the World

give kids the world

give kids the world

I vote for give kids the world in memory of my niece.

give kids the world

Second Chance Homes

give kids the world

give kids the world

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

give kids the world

give kids the world, in memory of my granddaughter

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

give kids the world in memory of Allison!

give kids the world- Allison was a great person.

Give Kids the World- LOVE the Olberdings and Allison <3

Second Chance Homes in Billings

Allison was an amazing niece. Give Kids the World!

Give Kids the World

Give Kids the World!

Give Kids the World

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

Give Kids the World!

second chance homes

VOTE FOR MAKE – A – WISH

My vote is for JA DeSoto. Thanks!

Second Chance Homes

Give Kids the World

Second Chance Homes in Billings, Montana

Second Chance Homes – Billings

I vote for Second Chance Homes

Vote JA of Desoto

I am voting for Make a Wish foundation

I vote for Give Kids the World in memory of Allison Olberding and in honor of her mom, Candy.

give kids the world. They Deserve it

Give kids the world. Working with Allison was a blessing.

JA Desoto via Ginger Armistead

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