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  1. 01-24-2011, 10:40 AM #1
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    Thumbs up Still some good in the world!

    There is a local website here, with local news, discussion boards, classified ads, etc. I was reading the message boards yesterday, and someone had posted a discussion called 'Making wishes come true', or something like that. Basically what she said was post any wishes you have, big or small, and maybe someone else on the board can help make it come true.
    As of this morning, there were over 43 pages of posts! Some wishes were small, like books or movies to finish a collection, some were larger, like exercise equipment or furniture. Others were heart-tugging, like not being able to pay for a child's medicine, or the lady who couldn't afford a headstone for her baby's grave.
    Believe it or not--tons and tons of these wishes are coming true, thanks to the generosity of the other members. Everyone who posts with a wish, seems to also post what they have to share as well. The lady who couldn't afford the medicine has had it paid for for two months, and the one who couldn't afford the headstone was contacted by the place that sells them, and they are donating one to her. It's absolutely amazing what is going on here! I always knew that people were good, but it's nice to see it front and centre!

    They even did a piece about this on CBC radio, but unfortunately, I can't find it.
    ~Tracy~
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  2. 01-24-2011, 10:57 AM #2
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    What a wonderful idea!! Bet this would work anywhere - bring out the best in people!!
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  3. 01-24-2011, 10:58 AM #3
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    I think that is very nice. Everyone needs a little help every now and then
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  4. 01-24-2011, 11:01 AM #4
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    reminds me of RAOK

    we should get that started again

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    What a fantastic board, people and the good that will come of it. Thanks so much for sharing!
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    And if people could just learn to live this way wouldn't the world be a better place?
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    Thank you for that post. You made me tear up. This is how God intended for us to treat each other. It's sad to see how some people find it easier to promote hate than put that energy into loving one another.

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    Wow--makes your faith in mankind a little stronger !
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    Your post brought tears to my eyes, thank you.
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    This is a fantastic idea.
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    Here's a piece they did on the TV news tonight.

    CTV Winnipeg- Website post spurs Brandon residents to help make wishes come true - CTV News
    ~Tracy~
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