TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 4, 2015 18:58:34 GMT Philatarium, BC, and 1 more like this

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A little while back Frog lost his grand daughter Ruby a little more about her brave fight is found here thestampforum.boards.net/thread/2274/members-news-ramblings
Frog has been one of the most generous people I have ever met and asks for nothing return and I mean Nothing.

This year both firstfrog2013 and Ms froggy will be taking part in the march of dimes.

On April 26 Froggy and I are walking for the March of Dimes with team "Ruby Echo" in memory of the grandaughter we lost much too soon.please support us as we raise money for this important medical research.

The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

The link to their page is here www.marchforbabies.org/march/personal_page.asp?pp=5498393&ct=4&w=6991490&u=gramwens&mfb2015=1

As a member of the forum I ask if all our members take a little bit from their stamp budget and donate a little to Ruby, they accept PayPal on the site. You can also put up a lot in the up coming auction and Put Baby Ruby in the title if you rather do that.

I know Frog and he is a humble guy so took it on myself to take out the Bullhorn and let member know.

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 4, 2015 19:03:38 GMT firstfrog2013 likes this

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Your gift will support March of Dimes research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And it will be used to bring comfort and information to families with a baby in newborn intensive care.

A great cause,

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 4, 2015 20:57:03 GMT

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Post by Londonbus1 on Mar 4, 2015 20:57:03 GMT

The organization, not the name, was the brainchild of President Roosevelt if I am not mistaken. The earlier years were taken up to find a cure for Polio.
Affiliates opened up throughout the world under similar banners.

The early days of the State of Israel saw marches under the banner 'Tsad HaPrutot' which is just about a literal translation from the March of Dimes. Bit of a coincidence for me as last week I was given an envelope of covers and stamps by the family of one our residents who recently passed away. Not much in it but there was a 1962 set of Charity stamps from this organization that were sold in schools for 50 prutot. Probably not many survived as I had not previously seen the labels or the numbered paper they were affixed to.

I'll see what I can come up with in the name of Ruby.

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 4, 2015 22:05:54 GMT zipper, BC, and 1 more like this

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Post by firstfrog2013 on Mar 4, 2015 22:05:54 GMT

Thanks Jack for the plug.If you would just give a buck I would be grateful.Not looking to raise the bar too high just support my second oldest thru her time of healing.My wife drove her in labor over three hours to Boston to give Ruby the best possible chance to survive. I am still a dad and have my own crosses to bear.

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 4, 2015 23:03:33 GMT firstfrog2013 likes this

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Post by stampgeezer on Mar 4, 2015 23:03:33 GMT

Frog, I cannot imagine what you went through. My Granddaughter, Maddy, is the light of my life and I would do anything for her. I just made a small contribution. God Bless you.

Theron.

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 5, 2015 2:07:19 GMT rod222, BC, and 1 more like this

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Post by jamesw on Mar 5, 2015 2:07:19 GMT

Frog, my two daughters are my greatest accomplishment! My wife and I are grateful every day that they've grown to be healthy happy young women.
I also have an older daughter I've not seen since she was about 6. But we keep in touch and she is now in her 30s living in Virginia, with two young kids. I've never met my grandchildren (I still find it odd saying that) but they know I'm here for them, and hopefully one day I can hug them both.
My best to you and the missus on your walk.

James

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TSF Sponsoring Frogs walk in memory of his Grandkid Ruby Mar 6, 2015 5:18:25 GMT tomiseksj and jamesw like this

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Post by firstfrog2013 on Mar 6, 2015 5:18:25 GMT

My friends here have been the generous ones,I am truly blessed to count you all as friends.Life deals us all cards I have a great hand right now.I can smile with every post made here.Really you are the best people I have ever come across.This is a great family we share here.God bless each of you.

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