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From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Please do not clutter this thread with a political food fight ....please think of the Christmas spirit and all those less fortunate than ourselves
Written by: bernies, 17 Dec 2008 4:21 PM
From: United States, key west fl
there they come again. help the haitians but not the dominicans what a world we lived in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Dominican Republic
Sorry...got the text reversed...read below first!
The world is a tough place when no one gives you a chance....such is the case with many in this country....again...regardless of social background or heritage. I am hoping that through educational support.....the world becomes more accesible for those who have the opportunity to learn.
To all of you, wherever you may be....best wishes for this time of the season where we thing more of others...than we do of ourselves.
PCMike
From: Dominican Republic
I for one...help both. To me there is no national line when it comes to those living in dire conditions. I also see that in those conditions...they care not...what nationality or heritage one is....they work together to survive.
This Friday, I...with the support of the many guests who have continued to bring educational supplies to support a "volunteer" school in Bavaro, along with the staff of Tropical Storm Catamaran...are holding a Beach Christmas Party for the kids of the Bario. The kids will be picked up with TS's Tour bus and brought down to the beach and enjoy a feastive couple of hours, gift bags containing school supplies and personal grooming items, plus special gifts for those displaying attendance and achievement.
From: Dominican Republic
Okay!
Written by: danny00, 17 Dec 2008 6:42 PM
From: United States
8 years go broght many bikes and toys for poor dominican kids on the north coast,,, problem is when i went to give them out the local police keep the poor children away, and guess what?..
rotten little rich kids got the bikes and toys..... its very sad, very sad......
they dont care about any one but them selfs.... at least i tired to help.
Written by: mrios, 17 Dec 2008 7:42 PM
From: United States
To bad we can't get the Rich Super Star Dominican Ball Players to lift a finger to help with this cause and the presence of the International News Media present to make sure the goods get to the needy.
Somebody please correct me, if I'm wrong.....
From: United States
I just mailed a check for $50.00 to help out and I feel soo good.
I never knew that helping people in need could make you feel so good.
I will do it again.
From: Dominican Republic
The reason why you feel so good Etienne is because you are so Evil and a stranger to helping others. You are the GRINCH who stole Christmas, you are the Scrooge of the 21st century. I know your type you only help people in December and for the rest of the time you carry your evil deeds with ease. ABA Etiennc01
From: United States
one of the reasons why Dominicans living abroad do not bother to try and bring material help for the indigent is the customs department. a friend of mine tried to bring a dozen hospital beds as gifts to public hospitals. Customs demanded that he pay some extortionate duties, at which point he simply abandoned them at the wharf. needless to say, some General probably sold them to the government at a ridiculous price, splitting the take with one of the 20 or so "deputy ministers".
Written by: mrios, 18 Dec 2008 11:25 AM
From: United States
Dreadlocks,
SO SAD, BUT TRUE. In the Dom. Rep. Customs Officials can smell and spot money a mile away, they have systems in the system already in place to make money one way or another.
Written by: brootto, 18 Dec 2008 5:09 PM
From: United States, South West Florida
domincanation you always looking out for you hiatians people do it now in these holiday
change your username.
Written by: mrios, 18 Dec 2008 7:22 PM
From: United States
Brootto,
This effects all, ESPECIALLY those who really need it.
From: United States
I spent the entire hour of my TV show in New York raising money for hurricane victims in Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Texas. My conscience is at peace.
Written by: mrios, 9 Jan 2009 8:53 PM
From: United States
LostForever,
Your not lost, your found.
I never knew you were so involved.......I am shocked from the backgrounds of the people who put info. into this forum. All one has to do is open your Hearts and Minds, the rest is easy. Please stay in touch....Take care...
From: United States
Take care mrios.
Written by: mrios, 9 Jan 2009 9:13 PM
From: United States
LostForever,
Your found, not lost
I will admit some times I come off the wall, but deep down inside I'm Human like all the rest.....Just trying to open the Hearts and Minds of all, thats all. If I babble, it's only to try and get there, deep down inside the beliefs of others thats all.
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The world is a tough place when no one gives you a chance....such is the case with many in this country....again...regardless of social background or heritage. I am hoping that through educational support.....the world becomes more accesible for those who have the opportunity to learn.
To all of you, wherever you may be....best wishes for this time of the season where we thing more of others...than we do of ourselves.
PCMike
This Friday, I...with the support of the many guests who have continued to bring educational supplies to support a "volunteer" school in Bavaro, along with the staff of Tropical Storm Catamaran...are holding a Beach Christmas Party for the kids of the Bario. The kids will be picked up with TS's Tour bus and brought down to the beach and enjoy a feastive couple of hours, gift bags containing school supplies and personal grooming items, plus special gifts for those displaying attendance and achievement.
rotten little rich kids got the bikes and toys..... its very sad, very sad......
they dont care about any one but them selfs.... at least i tired to help.
Somebody please correct me, if I'm wrong.....
I never knew that helping people in need could make you feel so good.
I will do it again.
SO SAD, BUT TRUE. In the Dom. Rep. Customs Officials can smell and spot money a mile away, they have systems in the system already in place to make money one way or another.
change your username.
This effects all, ESPECIALLY those who really need it.
Your not lost, your found.
I never knew you were so involved.......I am shocked from the backgrounds of the people who put info. into this forum. All one has to do is open your Hearts and Minds, the rest is easy. Please stay in touch....Take care...
Your found, not lost
I will admit some times I come off the wall, but deep down inside I'm Human like all the rest.....Just trying to open the Hearts and Minds of all, thats all. If I babble, it's only to try and get there, deep down inside the beliefs of others thats all.