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Shave your Head for Charity - Nick's fund raiser

ok folks, here we go again with another hair post. This one is a little different. The last one was to donate the hair for wigs for children with diseases that cause hair loss. That is Locks for Love based out of Lake Worth in Palm Beach. >here is that old post, man my hair was long!!<

Today I am asking for your donations to help another non profit agency, Hugs for Kids. A non-profit agency that works to prevent child abuse and neglect by teaching expectant mothers how to care for their babies and provide a safe environment with support and aid. Their mission statement is on their site, just click the link above.

Here what i'm willing to do. I will shave my head down to almost nothing with a #1 clip, film it, post it so you can have a blast watching it, over and over.

MY GOAL IS TO RAISE $5,000. I'm asking for a $20 donation per person, but will accept anything you can or are willing to give. With the amount of people here, a $5,000 goal is very feasible. That's 250 people at $20 and seems very realistic considering the number of people we have on AR.

100% of the proceeds will go to Hugs for Kids, and specifically the Healthy Families Program. The money is for basic necessities to help support these families. We are talking about diapers, formula, high chairs, new car seats, bus passes for medical checkups, thermometers (which there is a great lack of), baby clothes and whatever else is needed.

A wish List will be put up on www.shaveyourheadforcharity.com (soon) along with the running total of how much money is donated (done!) and hopefully some pictures,if the agency will permit it.
Also, donors will get their name and business info on the site with a link back to their site if they wish.

I'm open to ideas for things to put up on the site to make it a success. It's a wordpress blog so that people can leave comments and it can be more interactive. email me your ideas via my profile.

This is my first time doing something like this at this level, but I am confident with your support and others near me, that it can be done and make a BIG difference in the lives of MANY families.

-->> **EDIT** We are accepting checks at the address below, made out to Hugs for Kids... and hope to turn in the first batch of checks on Friday of THIS week!!!! <<--

Reason for this is to make sure the cash goes to the correct program within Hugs for Kids, which is Healthy Families. If you are set on claiming your donation as a deduction, becuase you're going to donate a HUGE amount ;), then you can freely donate directly to the company and MAKE SURE to put HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM on the memo section of the check. If not, it may go into any of their programs!! Here is their donation form.

Any takers willing to donate and/or blog about it and point back to this post or the website? please say yes!
if you're still undecided, check this out, single mother with a child with cancer... and two more children.
(i actually donated time and my truck to take donated furniture to this young lady)

date for head shaving is Saturday, September 15th, 2007 :)
location is unknown, but likely to be private.

FOR DONATIONS: the 'before' picture

Make checks out to: Hugs for Kids

in the memo put: Healthy Families - client's incentive

MAIL TO:
ATTN: Nick the Appraiser
Quantum One Realty
3307 Northlake Blvd, Suite #103
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33403

A SUPER BIG THANK YOU to some bloggers on AR that are creating awareness..

Ruth & Jim Jacobs Nicolas, Our Hero, Shaving His Head for "Hugs for Kids" -big hearts and great people, can't say enough good about them.
Rick & Ines Shave your head for charity - Let's help Nick's fund raiser -solid people, good hearted. gotta love their attitudes and friendliness.
Fran White Bald in the Rain -Gotta love Fran!! She's always been fun to chat with.
Maggie Dokic - Will You Give Up 1 Dinner Out To Help A Child? -Maggie is offering to raffle a weekend at her cabin if you donate $50 or more!! wow Maggie.!
Sarah Cooper - Time to Strap On Your Wings! >get ready to sniffle<
Sarah Cooper- Is That All You Got?! -a big heart in a little lady.. has shown us how to be real and open.

feel free to post about it and link to this post and the above links :)

We also appreciate your support with comments on the public blog that was created for this.
www.shaveyourheadforcharity.com
email the links to your sites and I'll put them on the blog roll :)

Here is the beginning of my diary on this entire ordeal..

Posted by Nick M -Realtor®-Appraiser in West Palm- South Florida Real Estate Appraiser on 08/10/2007 04:52 PM

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36 Comments on Shave your Head for Charity - Nick's fund raiser

AUG

2007

So this how "east coast" realtors make money.... :) You better hope some big spender doesn't plop down $5 just to watch you cry, Nicky.

I'm in Nick.... send me routing # and account # and i will send $$$. Oh - and send bald headed pic!

Nick, you have our support. Can't wait to see the new Nick Look!!!!

Hi Chrisy, thats funny, but no. :) i know i wont cry cause i've had 1,000 haricuts and everyone different and was shaved close for quite a while on several occasions. so i'm good, but the first two weeks, when the scalp is all white, well, i'm sporting hats :)

Diane, thanks!! you'll actually see the video here on AR and the site. I'll start making the list and email you as soon as te account is opened. :)

Hi Ruth.. thanks!! believe me, nothing to look forward to.. white head and plenty of scars! yikes!

Nick, count me in! This is such a wonderful thing you're doing. Plus it'll be fun to see you bald too =) I'll do a post and link too, OK? Nice to see people going out of their way for those less fortunate. You ROCK Nickee!

hey Maggie. thanks so much. and since people actually read your blogs, it may spread the word! :)) btw, i can email you a bald pic now :)

Nicholas..........

You are wacked!! But wacked in a good way dude.

If I send a check who do I make it out to?

AUG

2007

Hi Fran, i don't get called that everyday! i mean my full name, no the wacky part,. that's normal :)

Thanks Fran! :) If you want to write a check, you can go to their website and fill out their form and mail it to them, make sure to put Healthy Families in the memo section on the check. They have a little form to download on their site.. or you can hold off, and once i open the account (soon), you can deposit at any Bank of America into an account under my name.

I like the Bank of America idea, that's where I bank, so that's what I'll do. Let me know when you have it set up.

Nick! Welcome to my world! I am so proud of you! Way to go my friend! Let me know what you have set up and I will see what I can do to help out!!! Thank you so much!!!!!! I hope you are able to reach your goal!

Uncle Nicky, let me know when you have that account open. I'm in.

I missed your Locks of Love post. Tall One would love you for that one. She has had hair issues of her own in the past, but she has long, beautiful hair now. I tried to donate my hair to them but it's bleached, they wouldn't take it. :o( She told me not to feel bad if she can't donate her hair, even though she knows other kids might need it. She wants to keep it and by God she's EARNED it. What a sweet kid. And thank you for helping other kids.

Seriously, make sure I don't miss it when you open that account. Email me or something if you don't see me comment. I'm in.

Hi Fran.. i think its the easiest idea for everyone to make the deposit and then to show all the totals in the end :)

Hi Lysa, i'll set up the blog this weekend and the bank account on Monday at the latest. thanks for your help, i'll email you next week :) if you have experience in this, i'd love to hear any suggestions!

Hi Sarah, thanks for your support :) sorry to hear that TO's past had her without the long hair she has today. Give her a big hug from the future BO (bald one ;). Sarah, there is NO way i can't do something while i'm seeing all this money in real estate and these homes and such, and then i see the fight these kind folks have when i'm delivering furniture or supplies. Some say i have ableeding heart, but i just can't help it. You would do the same, trust me :)

i think that if you all stay subscribed, i'll just insert a comment with a link or the acc#'s and then delete it, but you'll have it in your email, so be on the look out!! :) you ladies rock.. thanks!! 245 to go! haha!! :)

Nick, Just to let you know that we have the $100 check for you when you get set up.

Ruth.. you and Jim really rock! i really appreciate all the tips, help and advice to promote this little project. You have no idea how many people are going to benefit. i don't even think i really know... my wife's not allow to tell me a lot of things. sometimes i think she CIA not a Social Worker!! :)

Nick - Jack & I are in - clicked the link - and found out I have to be patient (WHAT!!!!!!!!) LOL - Keep me posted on your progess - Kudos to you and working to make a difference!!!

Hi Cyndee & Jack,thanks for your support! :) only patient for a day or so!!.. just hold on! btw, should i post that video of you laughing hysterically, or should i keep that in the 'lost files'? ;)

Nick, I'll wait until your blog's up and the account is open to do my post. Let's get the people while the inclination's there! You're so cool.

By the way, EVERYONE, Nick is definitely a cutie bald. He really did send that pic.

Nick, I am on the Bikes & Blues for St. Jude Committee, I will answer what ever questions I can. Is Hugs For Kids Non Profit? (the link to their website didn't work, but I am betting the answer is yes) Make sure you have a 501C3 certificate from Hugs For Kids before you set up the bank account. This will show the bank and the IRS that this money is not to be taxed.

Hi Maggie.. that sounds like a plan. thanks for the help!! :) trust me, i wont be any better looking, its all downhill for me as the hair get shorter! :) haha i'm sure the rainers are gonna enjoy the look to get their kicks.

Lysa, thanks for the heads up. they do have the certificate, but for a few reasons i doubt the org will openening the account. i'll talk to my accountant and if necessary, i'll open a corp, llc or something. and i'll tell you, if i gotta pay taxes on the difference of what is collected and what i can deduct on my taxes, then so be it. i'll pay and just donate some time doing appraisal work. i minor inconvenience for me is nothing compared to families lacking basic necessities. :) again, i appreciate the heads up!. if i'm missing the point, lets talk so you can clarify for me. thanks! :)

today i combed my hair a few extra times. amazing how we take things for granted, until its gone.. or almost in this case! :)

AUG

2007

Nick, no you are not missing the point at all! You rock my friend! Taxes on 5K and taxes on 29K are 2 different animals. We didn't know about this our first go round with St. Jude and the folks that opened the account almost had to pay or did half to pay taxes on the 29K we collected that year. Year 2 we tried like heck to get an account opened here in St. Jude's name as to not pay the taxes on it so that all the money would go to the hospital and kids and even with St. Jude's information the bank for some reason couldn't do it. We ended up asking that people write the checks out to St. Jude, we raised 39K this last time. :).

Nick- in case you didn't see my comment on Ruth's Blog, you are da man! This is the kind of stuff that should be feature blogs on the rain..

Hi Lysa.. seems like you've been there already. so i'll shave it again for tax time!! :) haha :) j.k.you folks sure raised a lot of money!! congrats on that!! i asked my wife last night and there are 200 families, so i started dividing my goal by that and was like.. how much per family.. but she assured me that any monies will help buy diapers and things that are really needed. so i'm feeling better :)

Hi Rob.. thanks for your comment.. i'm just a little guy. the supports are the ones to pat on the back :)

Count me in Nicky Picky!!! and here's a post to help you out! I hope you get the $5K, because I want to see you shave your head! : )

Shave your head for charity - Let's help Nick's fund raiser

AUG

2007

Nick, yes, once you get into the nitty gritty of the money and amount of people that need help, 5K doesn't seem like a lot does it? But it does help! It costs St. Jude 1.2 million a day to run and we figured out we raised enough money to pay for 10 minutes or something. Doesn't seem like a lot does it? I felt the same way you did. Think of it this way, that is 5K more then they had before! And your wife is right, imagine how many diapers that 5K can buy!

Hi Ines.. thanks SO much! :) i'm going to read it now! :)

Hi Lysa, sometimes it seems like our efforts barely ake an impact. but it does.. just gotta keep on going :) hopefully a lot of diapers :))

ok, this seems like the best route..

Make checks out to:
Hugs for Kids
in the memo put: Healthy Families

Mail to:
ATTN: Nick the Appraiser
Quantum One Realty
3307 Northlake Blvd, Suite #103
Palm Beach Gardens Florida 33403

i'll hand them in weekly and post totals :)

Hey Nicky Mississippi - I'm in! Just left that same note on Ines' post, too!

I hope you get MORE than the $5,000, WAY MORE!! Great cause.

Ann

Nicky Mississippi

Thanks Ann!!..i really appreciate your support.! i knew people would read Ines' blog and then jump on in!

ps. i look so much better in person.. haha!!! here is my new smiley with no hair!-> (:)

Nick-I can't resist, even though you have that beautiful head of hair. I love shaved heads. I am there....look for my check in the mail. And I really mean it! heheheh

AUG

2007

Nick,

Ines sent out the call to action for your fundraiser. I have dropped the check for Hugs for Kids in the mail. Have a great day!!!

Midori, thanks for your support AND kind words!!:) i think donors are entitled to actually touch the finished stubble! haha!!! i'm wondering if the checks come in for the cause OR just to see me shave it! :)) ps. i like your new pic! added you to blog roll!

Harold, thanks!!appreciate it! i added you to the blogroll on the site i mention in the post! :)

AUG

2007

Mailed you a check this morning, Nick! :o)

AUG

2007

Sarah, the real Trooper!! :) thanks!! too bad you can't touch the finished product, i.e. head stubble!! ;)

AUG

2007

Nick,

Sorry so late gettin to the cause, but will try to help as much as possible. Great Work!

AUG

2007

Hi Shane.. your support is very much appreciated. thanks for stopping and thanks for the post you wrote!!

SEP

2007

I am mailing you a check tomorrow morning...it is Sunday today!

Joy

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