Update on burned Iraqi child
Update on burned Iraqi child
The other day I posted an article about a five year old Iraqi boy who was set on fire. According to CNN the outpour of support since .they broke the story has been huge and he is now heading stateside to a specialized non-profit burn clinic in Sherman Oaks California called The Children’s Burn Foundation
CNN.com users responded by the thousands to the story asking how they could help. But there were tricky and difficult issues the family had to suddenly confront, as several aid organizations quickly offered their services.
If you feel moved to make a donation either in general or to this case in particular you can do so at the foundation’s online donation page. If you want to specify it for him look for the section labeled Honor/Memorial Gift Information: and in the drop-down menu be sure to set it on “Youssif’s Fund”. As always with non-profits it is tax deductible so it’s not like you’ll be losing out on much.
Since I’m moved to act but don’t have extra money at the moment I’d like to “partner” with anyone who wants to make a donation. As you can see there is an advertising spot available at the top of each post. I will give this spot free for 3 months to the first person who donates $75.00 to the “Youssif Fund”. That means that you’re text link ad will appear on each and every homepage load of A Blog about Nothing for 3 months. It will appear 8 times (one time on each visible post on my home page) This is a $100.00 value. If you donate $150.00 I will give you the spot for 6 months. 6 months is $190.00 value. It is first come first serve so the first one to donate will be given the spot. Anyone else who donates will have made a worthwhile contribution, but sorry I can’t put you in the ad slot nor will I be responsbile for refunding you your money. Obviously the clinic won’t be either.
I am currently in the process of figuring out a way to verify the amount donated and when. For the moment this offer is NOT ACTIVE, it is pending. I will update you as soon as I know the deal and activate this offer. In the meanwhile please feel free to donate, but it will not count towards the advertising space.
Normally I don’t ask for stumbles or diggs from my readers but in this case I’m going to be blatant and ask that you take a moment to click on the link that says “Share This” just below here and Digg and/or Stumble it. Thanks a lot!
