why in the world donate to a charity that every other group or function is already giving to? makes no sense to me. so many groups already donate to local schools, not to mention our tax's and lotto monies. every time they raise our tax's around here they use the school system as the excuse.
as for the church's, man thats where a huge percentage of tax writeoff's already go to.
the church's need to get more of their people to read malachi 3:10 is how they should handle that. big charities already have thousands upon thousands given to them anually, if not mulit millions depending on the charity.
why give it to a charity at all? why not just walk up and give it to someone?
why not give it to where you know it will be used instead of setting in some storage place somewhere? 90% of my charity work goes directly to the one its intended to help.
i skip the middle man and his/her skimming off the top. i would much rather see the rewards of my actions than to not know whom it is that i just gave a hand up to.
sorry danny my friend, i just dont see the point in big charity giving when everybody else is already doing it bro. there are so many little and forgotten charities and people that get over shadowed by the bigger charities, that just end up being forgotten about.

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"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

Great plan Nevin, how about an occupational therapy connection? Some place using guitar as a tool for post op. rehab? Just thinking out loud, what with your hospital connection and all.

Cheers,
John.E

GREAT IDEA!

Does GUITARS FOR VETS have a Canadian branch?

"The healing power of music, in the hands of heroes."

Ceri,guess I will have to invest in a boat... or you can take on everybody in defense of Duane in the UK.

Nevin,good thoughts,man.

Nevin...what a fantastic idea ...some great ideas have been posted, but like the idea of giving it someone down on his/her luck...there has got to be someone out there deserving of or in need of an act of kindness like this one.

T2

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bingo. there is a reward in itself seeing someone's face light up
when such an act of kindness is extended to them. its priceless.
you cant get that by going through a middle man.

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"The good thing is in a club situation, most of the patrons are trashed and really can't tell the difference."

There is a forum mate(one of our G.I's) in Irack having trouble getting something to play he has a Chp. guitar thats broken. Might be a target for your givaway. his Forum name is CEALLACH. Just an idea.

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Good idea. My experience is that the opportunity will present itself and you will know; just be ready. I have had the great priviledge of doing a number of good deeds and it has always been worth it. I have also missed some chances. I'm not sure you can screen potential recipients but it would be nice to know that you gift would be cherished.

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