• What does ENOUGH really mean?

    "I have enough of everything - I donated my refund to Meals on Wheels. I couldn't help thinking how much we could change the world if even half these rebates were donated. Think about it."

    Ruth Bernstein, 67, retired
    Marion, Iowa

    2nd Jun 2008 in Gifts & Donations | Discuss (11) |

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  • That is so very sweet of you! Thanks

    Posted by: Tina Jun 2nd, 17:39

  • Waste Not, Want Not
    You will never want any more then you have today. It seems as though you have found the answer to what really separates Life As A Gift from a Life In Searching Of Happiness.

    Posted by: Bob Jun 2nd, 18:27

  • Or, imagine a world where your government might have spent the money taking care of the collective needs of the less well off in the first place, and didn't have to hand it over to you so that it could be given to charity...

    Posted by: Jesse Fahnestock Jun 3rd, 00:42

  • Dear Ruth
    You are a class act.

    Posted by: Jen Jun 3rd, 07:53

  • So nice of your contribution.
    We need more of you around. Thank you.

    Posted by: Josie Jun 4th, 13:38

  • Damn ur sexy!

    Posted by: Mark Jun 4th, 16:16

  • Good move. Actually, I did think of that as I pondered what to do with this boondoggle. At one point I considered starting a movement to refuse the check. I figured if enough people refused to spend their children's future perhaps it would send a message. People laughed. Sigh. It's been heartening to see how many people found ways to reach their own goals AND send a message.

    Posted by: Sherry Jun 5th, 11:48

  • after getting chills (in a bad way) from reading multiple posts about people buying guns, your post gave me chills (in a good way).

    Posted by: Lisa Jun 5th, 13:10

  • Way to Go

    God Bless You

    Posted by: marvin Jun 6th, 12:04

  • Hopefully you are getting through the weather nightmare OK. Your contribution will help others less fortunate.

    Posted by: hicadence Jun 9th, 11:05

  • Yes, Ruth. I like you have chosen to donate my rebate, and I also launched a campaign to inspire other Americans to do the same. We are called 08DONATE. Our mission is to stimulate a conversation about giving back, not giving up. Our campaign is a hopeful and active community approach to the issues that face us all. Please go to 08Donate.com to learn more.Let's spread the giving idea!

    If even 1% of the overall $152 Billion rebate gets donated that’s 1.5 BILLION dollars. Imagine the good that can do in the hands of worthy non-profits that are protecting the planet, educating children, eradicating disease, accelerating peace and supporting other worthy causes.

    Posted by: 08Donate Jun 10th, 18:14

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