Peace In The Valley Y'all

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I like the adopt a family idea for the holidays. I think the adopt a highway idea sounds good too. I was thinking some part of I-17, that way while were on the way to our hikes and get stuck in the traffic for hours we can just pick up the trash while were there! Laughing

But really I support whatever you guys want to do.
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Suzaz · Guest

Great ideas and I'm jazzed about participating in whatever the group decides.

I know many families that get help during the holiday season. People will come out of the wood work to donate during the months of November and December.

Food for thought: The real challenge for these families is finding help during the rest of the year.

I've enjoyed this website, the people that I have met, the experiences and knowledge gained. I'm looking forward to giving back a portion of what I have received.

outside1 · Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ

This site and the people who support it are just astonishing. You can count me in to support any cause that AZH is a part of.
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roger · Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Location: phoenix

Hey Todd,

Now I know where you got that big Heart of yours.

Thanks to all who make this site possible, (Mike, Todd, Mickey).

And thanks to all the characters that make this site so enjoyable (HIG, Hoolie, Stan, Dianne, Ck1, Daddee, Suzaz, SandeJ, Heat, JW, Hnak, Paintninaz, SUNHIKER, Catvalet, Trish, and all the others).

I think the idea of "giving back" runs deep within the souls of the people who frequent this sight and have become a part of this hiking community.

I agree with Suzaz that supporting a family who is less fortunate than us during the year is a noble cause which should be considered. I too, will support the ideas of giving back.

roger
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chihiggs · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ

Mickey, Todd and Mike; Thank you. This site and the people involved keep amazing me!!!!
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Guest · Posted: 5/18/2004, 5:39 pm Post subject:

Count me in on anything. I also agree with Susan. It's like the soup kitchens and cupboards. They are full for the most part during the holidays but in much need of help the rest of the year.

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Shawn · Posted: 5/18/2004, 6:53 pm Post subject:

I'm game for supporting some worthy cause, just say the word.

Now . . . "a few members have gotten heated . . . " Yeah? Where's the fight?? Twisted Evil

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Trishness · Posted: 5/18/2004, 7:12 pm Post subject:

Mickey,

You're very generous and there should be more people like you in this world! Thanks so much.........I hope you realize how much everything is appreciated by this entire community. As we are a community, I agree with the general consensus of giving something back to the community and fully support any program you wish to contribute to. I agree with the opinions of others who posted regarding families in need throughout the year. It's a sad but true fact and unfortunately, many of us are caught up in our day-to-day lives, we forget this.

This community has been a source of wonderful adventures and great friendships over the past year. I'm very grateful for that.

Whatever is decided upon, let me know how I can help. I'll gladly participate.
Mr. Green

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AZBrad123 · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 196

As everyone has said above, i would love to be involved in giving back. i have tried to set something up with my group of friends to no avail. I am very excited about helping out, both financially and time wise. The Thomas J Pappas School is a definetly worthy cause, for those of you who do not know about it check it out.

http://www.tjpappasschool.org/

Any charity though that is chosen by this group i will be happily involved.

Hikngrl · Posted: 5/18/2004, 9:09 pm Post subject:

I love the idea of helping out at T. J. Pappas! What a wonderful opportunity that would be for all of us who have so much to help those who have so little!
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mike t · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Gilbert, Az

I love the idea. One point to kick around. Consider timing the charity event at another time than the holiday season. Perhaps before the start of the school year? At the start of summer break when a single working Mom doesn't know what she is going to do with her children? Folks have needs year 'round and while I realize that donations will never match needs, there is already quite a bit going on during the holiday season. It almost seems like feast or famine to me. Anyway, just food for thought. I'm in regardless of how the final plan shapes up.

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Love your enthusiasm, but keep in mind we're a very small operation, so don't expect to see big bucks. It'd be nice, but unrealistic.
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Guest · Posted: 5/19/2004, 1:54 pm Post subject: