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May 7th, 2008 by Chris De La Rosa

Friends I need your help! I got an email from our daughter this morning about a serious fund raiser she’s involved with and she needs OUR help! Tehya is a very caring child and over the years she’s always tried to be involved in events that help others and we take a lot of pride in seeing her dedication to helping the less fortunate. Here is the email I got in my inbox…

I am currently involved in a Fundraiser at my High school to support the fight against HIV/AIDS projects in Africa. I, along with other students across High Schools in Canada are participating in an event called “Shut Up and Do Something!” on May 8th. We are working in partnership with the Canada Africa Partnership on Aids (CAPAIDS) which supports grassroots HIV/AIDS programs in numerous countries across Africa.

Please watch our information video at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UcCXlH4rIfg

You can sponsor me through a secure online donation using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Diner credit card. It’s easy! Just click http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=1812949 to get to my individual fundraising page.

After making an on-line donation, you will be emailed an electronic tax receipt.

If you would like to send a cash donation please respond to my email and I will arrange for your donation!

AIDS in Africa is a big problem - perhaps the biggest health crisis the world has ever seen. Every month, over 160,000 Africans die from AIDS. Although the numbers seem overwhelming, we can make a difference. That’s why I am participating in “Shut Up And Do Something!”.

To find out more about “Shut Up And Do Something!” you can visit our website at: www.shutupanddosomething.com

To find out more about CAPAIDS you can visit their website at: www.capaids.org

Thank you for supporting me and for making a difference!

Sincere thanks for your generosity,

Tehya De La Rosa

Yesterday Tehya canvassed our neighborhood getting pledges to support her “can’t talk day” at school. Basically she had to go the entire day at school today without speaking. Please show your support for Tehya and her goal to help the fight against HIV/AIDS projects in Africa by pledging your support on her individual page. You may notice that the page says that her goal is set at $10 and she’s already raised $20. But that was an error when she made the page, so please ignore it. There’s no cap and I’d really like to get your help in supporting her.

I’ll post another update the end of next week to report the final amount Tehya was able to raise (with your assistance).

Here again is the link to help: http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=1812949 BTW, if you’re wondering, YES you do get an official tax receipt.

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17 Responses to “Shut Up & Do Something!”

Mangesh joshi Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 8:18 am

Dear sir,
i am sorry to say that you might consider this as false but this is true , though i am working ,i earn very little , not in $ but in Rupees ,,that is very small as compared to $ .
but as i will earn more ,i will definitely donate ( I GUARANTEE YOU ) ,, so keep me sending me such emails . and i pray to GOD ,to raise fund so high that nobody in this world will not Unhappy . as WHOLE WORLD IS MY FAMILY ( great saint INDIAN Dnyaneshwar said and i belive in that )

Trish Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 9:23 am

Bull help people in AMERCIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawnee Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am

Chris, Thanks for wanting to include me in your daughter’s fund raiser. I can post it in my blog, but I personally don’t have it right now to give any money. My mom has an operation coming up, my brother is out of work because of his back, and I’m not making enough money yet from my writing to even help them. I hope you can forgive me for not being able to contribute, but I will be happy to pass on the information for someone who might be.

Ana Lucia Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:56 am

With God All Things Are Possible….Nothing is too hard for God, pray and ask God for help - He is the one that opens doors and He is the one that meet all your needs.

victoria Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am

I need employment I have no money to help anyone and loads of folk are in my shoes. I am Sr. Mortgage Underwriter who is still unemployed, work is everywhere in California, Az, back east but no travel which is normally what I do. Now, I need to move to get work and of course I have no money nor interest in moving. I need work from Genuinejobs.com not a sale /need from anyones daughter. Good causes are everywhere. Me included. VAThomas

Mauricio Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Good luck, I am glad to hear, your daughter and school are working on a project to help others.
I loved Mangesh joshis comment it brought a small tear to my eye,
Blessings upon our Planet and Cosmic Family.
One

Chris Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

I am sorry Chris but I am looking for work. I just do not have it to give. But I do give when I can afford it. I pray that your daughter raises the money she wishes to help.

Cindi Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:47 pm

I subscribed to this site to find a job….not to be solicited. I resent yet another solicitation to fill my e-mail box…..I will be unsubscribing

Chris De La Rosa Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

Thanks for everyone who’s been able to donate for the cause. I/we fully understand that not everyone can afford to give, even though they may have a desire to do so. Your words of encouragement will surely motivate Tehya and many others like her who would like to make a difference. It’s amazing how adults can be so negative when a primary school child is trying to help do some good. Same ones who would probably complain that kids today are no-good.

For those of you who chose to complain (notice I didn’t delete your comments) I do apologize for whatever wrong you felt I did to you. The same effort you took to complain could have been used to send some positive thoughts.

Again, a special thanks to everyone for your donation and supporting messages.

regards

Chris

p.s. Good luck to everyone who’s unemployed or just making ends meet. I’m sure luck will come your way soon enough. Keep smiling.

Kelly Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

Dear Chris,
I applaud your daughters efforts to raise funds for those in need. Unfortunately, at this time, there are more people in need than ever before. As I’ve read other messages above, I too do not have a job, some days I think, “I’m in need, they should have a fundraiser for me!”. All kidding aside, in my heart and soul, I pray for each and every one of us who is suffering during these difficult times, and all we can do is hope that there will be brighter days ahead for all of us.

Holly Says:
May 7th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

I think its a wonderfull thing for your daughter to learn. very selfless and bulding her confedence she will need for other challenges the world will face. i wish i could do more.

Mumtaz Khan Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 1:53 am

Hi Chris,
I appreciate your daughter’s efforts in raising funds for a great cause. Unfortunately, I am not able to sponsor Tehya or donate any amount at this time. The reason is that I myself is working with an HIV/Aids organization and am already donated what I could for their fund raising walk last Sunday. The organization I am working with has an ongoing fund raising ways and I do participate whenever it is affordable for me.

Good luck to Tehya! Keep it up

Mumtaz Khan

april Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 5:58 am

Unfortunately reading what the others are saying it saddens my heart to know that if adults feel this way, what are teaching our chilkdren? Even though at this time we cannot afford to help monetarily we can send our prayers and perform volunteer work (which only takes a little time out of busy schedules…) So my family and I will do what we can to help support your daughter. Just remember what goes around comes around- it is very true.

guo Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:22 am

I WISH YOUR DAUGHTER ALL THE BEST AS I AM NOT IN POSITION TO ASSIST.

rose obongo Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 1:29 am

I subscribed here for a job. Please I am an African also looking for funds to supports my aids orphans in Africa.

Stan Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 4:12 am

Living in Africa I can only say thank you, to the people who support your daughter, those who dont have to give may you be blessed; and thank you to to the volunteer workers who come here to help, maybe they realise that HIV/Aids affects the whole world not just Africa, however in Africa, where more often than not, children are left orphaned to look after other children because of Aids, even in South Africa, this is becoming more common, it is much worse in the rest of Africa.

Christine Says:
May 9th, 2008 at 5:58 am

Hey Chris, I must say that your daughter is doing a wonderful thing. I will keep her in my prayers so that she can fulfill her fund raising goal and her effort will be rewarded. I would have really loved to donate even a dollar to her but unfortunately i dont have access to the electronic transfer method, but since I am in Africa, I will donate something to the AIDS organizations on her name. Be blessed