Spillane Christmas Fund

Spillane Christmas Fund

From Mick and Danielle Spillane

To provide a wonderful Christmas for poverty-stricken underprivileged families in the Central New York area.

Mick and Danielle Spillane

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Update #16

almost 11 years ago

Everything when great for both families! I met Kate (Mom) at Walmart and we purchased all Matt and Maddy's gifts. We including all gift wrapping supplies and Christmas tree (40% off). Jennifer (Charity worker) and her husband Dave also joined us for the Christmas shopping and made a surprise donation on the spot of $314.00 for one of the full shopping carts we had! I have pictures and I am trying to figure out how to post to the FUNDLY donation site. If i am unable I will post to Danielle's Facebook.

On Monday before Christmas we met with Andrew to drop of his and Mom's Christmas gifts! It was a pleasure to meet Andrew, Mom and Grandma! It also was a reality check and my heart breaks that we cannot help every family in this day and age. God Bless and Thank you once again. (Mick)

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Merry Christmas!

Most of you know Danielle and I.  We are very fortunate and count our blessings.  There was a time things were not so good as we struggled both finacially and emotionally.  We worked very hard to get to a better place and thank all our friends, family and GOD for that.  As most of you know for the last 10 years Danielle has worked as a ER Nurse for Upstate Hospitals and I myself for a global service entity.  We have lived in the Upstate, NY area our entire lives and for the most part loved it! (not to fond of the winters!  Brrrrr).  The area and community have been good to us and we feel it is time to give back.

Danielle and I, along with our children Jacob 17yrs and Alexa 22yrs have spoken to our families and have asked them to forgo any presents to us this Christmas and to please donate to this cause, The 'Spillane Christmas Fund'.  We also will be donating the money we normally spend on Christmas gifts to friends and family to this fund.

We are asking you to help us raise the goal amount listed to provide a fantastic Christmas for families in need this 2013 year, to provide a day of happiness to these struggling families and their precious children.  Danielle and I have been in such a position and we were unable to provide a Christmas for our children.  It was heart-breaking and depressing.  We were blessed that friends and family came together and provided gifts for the children and a delightful Christmas dinner!

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The 'Spillane Christmas Fund' donations will provide the gift of Christmas for local families this 2013 year!  Danielle and I will be working with local churches and food banks to locate struggling families that need help.  Danielle and I will hand delivering the funds and gifts to the recipients and provide full updates (check out the BLOG and PICTURE area).  We are hoping to distribute the funds and gifts by December 22, 2013.

Please let your family and friends aware of this fund and together we can reach this goal.

Thank you and God Bless......

Mick 

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/struggling_to_make_ends_meet_a.html

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
almost 11 years ago

Check Out My Latest Campaign Update _Thank you!

Everything when great for both families! I met Kate (Mom) at Walmart and we purchased all Matt and Maddy's gifts. We including all gift wrapping supplies and Christmas tree (40% off). Jennifer (Charity worker) and her husband Dave also joined us for the Christmas shopping and made a surprise donation on the spot of $314.00 for one of the full shopping carts we had! I have pictures and I am trying to figure out how to post to the FUNDLY donation site. If i am unable I will post to Danielle's Facebook.

On Monday before Christmas we met with Andrew to drop of his and Mom's Christmas gifts! It was a pleasure to meet Andrew, Mom and Grandma! It also was a reality check and my heart breaks that we cannot help every family in this day and age. God Bless and Thank you once again. (Mick)

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
almost 11 years ago

Christmas Wish list for Andrew!

Andrew wishes for a playstation 2, punching bag with gloves, Power Slammer wrestlers, boots and sneakers, Green Bay #52 anything!, Hoodie, BeyBlades and arena, games for playstation 2 (Street Racer, Skate 3 and NBA2K14, Wrestling)

Andrew will be receiving everything! AND we have gotten him a Playstation 3 with the games listed instead of a Playstation 2!

We have a bunch of ideas for Mom as she asks for nothing.......

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
almost 11 years ago

Christmas lists are in! Campaign Update

Matt and Maddy are wishing for a WII system with Mario cart game, Dispicable Me 2 movie, Winter boots, sneakers and socks.

Matt also wisjhes for "Star Wars" anything....and BeyBlades and "maybe jeans" lol

Maddy also wishes for a "Doll house for Barbies and a barbie to go with it" a "pretty dress in pink but will take any color" lol

Matt and Maddy both wish for "Mom to have a toaster" Maddy would like the toaster in pink.....hahahaha

Matt and Maddy will be receiving all the above including extra controller for Wii and more Wii games. Mom will receive her toaster (white not pink) along with $250 gift card to Bayberry Uniform and a $200 Wegmans.

I will post picture of the shopping, wrapping and gift giving on this blog site and Danielle's facebook.

Thank you everyone!

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
almost 11 years ago

2- days left to donate! Check Out My Latest Campaign Update

I have received most of the Christmas lists to Santa and will be posting in the blog section this weekend. I will try and post pictures on this website also. I will also keep you all updated via Danielle's Facebook also!

Thank you once again!

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
almost 11 years ago

Everyone has been so amazing! Thank you!

I am so touched at the donations, support and time offered to this fund. I thank you all so much. I look forward to seeing some of you to take advantage of your time donations! It means so much to Danielle and I.

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

Debra Fatcheric commented on a blog post:
almost 11 years ago
You are so very welcome ! It was our pleasure to donate to your Christmas Fund !!!!!!

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

Our second family update!

We have found another wonderful family. Mom and Dad along with there children Matt 12yrs and Maddy 10yrs moved from Detroit 5 years ago after Dad lost his job during the economic crash of 2008-9. Mom and Dad moved back to Syracuse to be close to Dad's family and to basically start over. Dad passed away unexpectedly in late 2012. Mom is close with her husbands family but they also struggle to some extent and Mom has no family of her own to turn to and is in need of our help. Mom is currently going to school to become a nurse. Bills and loans have piled up. Mom's children are adorable and each one of you would fall in love the moment you laid eyes on them! I am waiting for the "Christmas List" and will post once received. Thank you Jennifer of *********** charities for allowing us to help.

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about 11 years ago

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We have found family Number Two! Check Out My Latest Campaign Update
We have found a amazing family number two. Soon I will be able to post a few details. Thank you ALL for helping us to help those in need.

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

We have found family Number Two! Check Out My Latest Campaign Update

We have found a amazing family number two. Soon I will be able to post a few details. Thank you ALL for helping us to help those in need.

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

We have found our first family! Check Out My Latest Campaign Update

We have found our first family. Mom and child. Mom will and is dealing with a life-long injury that will hinder many normal activities we all take for granted. Her wonderful son ***** is a fourth grader in the Syracuse City School District and looks forward to school everyday! Mom wishes for nothing.....all Mom wants is for her son and his future. We have asked for a "Santa's Christmas List" from little ***** and also something he would think his Mom would like from Santa this Christmas! We are providing groceries and Christmas dinner also to this wonderful family! I look forward to updating you all on our progress!

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

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We are getting down to crunch time. We have made great progress and are currently locating famlies, we are still in need of more donations. We are in talks with Wegmans groceries to discuss dinner bundles for the families at a discounted price. I will continue to keep all updated as we go forward.

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
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Thank you !! Mom and Rick! Your rule!

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
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Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

Mick and Danielle Spillane commented on a blog post:
about 11 years ago
Cheryl and Chris! Thank you! I have the best neighbors! You all mean a lot to me! Kiss the kids for us.

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

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Wow! What a day! Thank you all for your donations and support!

We love you all!

Mick and Danielle

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

Mick and Danielle Spillane commented on a blog post:
about 11 years ago
Cheryl and Chris! Thank you! I have the best neighbors! You all mean a lot to me! Kiss the kids for us.

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
about 11 years ago

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Randy and Gail. Danielle and I thank you for your donation! along with your service in the Marines and Fire Department. God Bless

Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

Mick and Danielle Spillane commented on a blog post:
about 11 years ago
Your the best Caitlin. Thank you for your donation (even thou I can't spell.....lol) ~Mick
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about 11 years ago
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about 11 years ago
Lynda! Thank you so much for your generous donation! I look forward to seeing you again this spring when we stay at "Abner Adams House"

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We are getting closer every day!

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about 11 years ago
Thank you!

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Mick and Danielle Spillane posted a new update:
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Help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want. Check it out: http://fundly.com/spillane-christmas-fund

Mick and Danielle Spillane commented on a blog post:
about 11 years ago
We will donate the $100 we received on their behalf!
Mick and Danielle Spillane commented on a blog post:
about 11 years ago
We received a donation from a friend of ours today who would like to remain anonymous today by mail for $100.00! Thank you very much

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