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05/03/2007 05:22:06 PM · #1 |
My fire station is a finalist in the Firedog Across America contest, sponsored by Circuit City.
It was named a finalist out of over 5,100 entrants, specifically for their work with a gentleman in our community who has Down Syndrome. They took him in as an associate member of the station, and it has done wonders for everyone involved.
Between now and May 13th, people will have the chance to vote for which finalist they like the best. Each of the first 250,000 votes cast for finalists earns a $1 donation from Circuit City to that station, and the firehouse with the most votes receives an additional $100,000. Station 10 has already received a $20,000 donation for becoming a finalist, which will be used towards equipping the new heavy rescue unit.
The link to vote for our station is attached. You can watch the short video and read the essay that was submitted to get a feel for the impact this station has had on the community.
Station 10
We are trying to get the word out to as many people as possible, so after voting please forward this to your networks of friends and family, and support this most worthy cause.
Thanks for your help! |
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05/03/2007 05:23:57 PM · #2 |
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05/03/2007 05:33:13 PM · #3 |
| You got my vote! Great story! |
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05/03/2007 05:34:04 PM · #4 |
| I voted, looks like you guys are doing an amazing job, keep up the good work! |
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05/03/2007 05:34:45 PM · #5 |
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05/03/2007 05:41:31 PM · #6 |
Voted
Way to go, dinger !
Great story. |
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05/03/2007 05:43:20 PM · #7 |
| What an inspiring and heartwarming story! Thanks for sharing this, Skip. |
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05/03/2007 05:48:40 PM · #8 |
| Happy to help out! Voted and forwarded. Let us know how they do! |
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05/03/2007 07:11:31 PM · #9 |
THANKS!!!
we all really appreciate your help. and yes, it is a killer story. |
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05/03/2007 07:31:13 PM · #10 |
Skip - I passed this along to my wife in an email...should get out to a gazillion people now! :D
Good luck! |
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05/03/2007 11:38:45 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Skip - I passed this along to my wife in an email...should get out to a gazillion people now! :D
Good luck! |
thanks, barry! great idea!! |
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05/03/2007 11:41:46 PM · #12 |
I really thought you were gonna say "please help my fire department...stay employed, start a fire today" lol
going right now to vote. |
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05/03/2007 11:42:48 PM · #13 |
Great idea.... really a great story..... I have now voted.....
Thanks for letting us know and to be part of it.....
I really do hope they win..... |
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05/03/2007 11:48:57 PM · #14 |
| Wonderful story. These guys have big hearts and will receive so much from this friendship. A terrific example. |
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05/03/2007 11:57:09 PM · #15 |
| I've sent it to a couple friends who love to forward EVERYthing to everyone they know, so in a day or two it should be all over Australia :) |
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05/04/2007 12:08:08 AM · #16 |
My long time neighbor's daughter was born with D S, and she helps with kindergarden kids. They love her, and she enjoys it more than anything, because she is helping others. I understand the story well.
Voted and passed it on.
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05/04/2007 12:11:20 AM · #17 |
| Skip - what an awesome fire department! The story really touched my heart...and yes, I gave your station my vote. |
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05/04/2007 12:14:18 AM · #18 |
I've just voted. That's a great story. I'll pass it on too.
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05/04/2007 12:22:08 AM · #19 |
| p.s. My grandfather, father and hubby have all been volunteer firefighters so I have a bit of an idea what a strong sense of community exists within these stations :) I'm more than happy to help in this little way. |
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05/04/2007 12:36:59 AM · #20 |
| That is a great story. I wish I could vote several times! |
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05/04/2007 07:06:32 AM · #21 |
| Great story, I'll pass it on too |
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05/07/2007 04:27:23 PM · #22 |
Voted AND confirmed vote :)
Please let us know the outcome... I, for one, will no doubt forget to check back on their website :/
Message edited by author 2007-05-07 16:29:20. |
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05/07/2007 05:15:58 PM · #23 |
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05/07/2007 05:20:47 PM · #24 |
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05/07/2007 06:07:44 PM · #25 |
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