I planted a tree in memory of my Father
By reinydawn
@reinydawn (11642)
United States
February 8, 2009 9:27am CST
My father passed away 5 years ago and I have been wanting to make a donation to his favorite charity every year. Something always comes up where I don't have the money or I forget, or whatever. But this year I was actually thinking of it while I could afford to make the donation.
My father loved being on his boat - and realized his dream of living on his boat for the last 2 years of his life. His favorite place to be was cruising down the Chesapeake Bay and he was big into the preservation of it. So, last week, I finally made my contribution to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. With your donation, they will plant a tree in memory of your loved one. This will help the preservation of The Bay.
Hopefully I'll remember to do it again next year!!!
Do you make contributions to a charity on a regular basis in memory of a loved one?
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
14 Feb 09
I give $15 dollars a month to the mini farm that I volunteer for when they have classes at. I do it for the animals knowing they give so much for the community.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
15 Feb 09
That's awesome! It's a great way to help out!!
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
7 Mar 09
We are having such money problems I may have to stop it until my business adventure comes through.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
8 Mar 09
You know what?? They appreciate what they can get, and they usually understand when you have to take care of yourself first. I know you'll get back to it as soon as you can!
@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Feb 09
What an awesome way to honor your father! I think you found the perfect way to preserve something very close to his heart and one that he would appreciate. I bet he is looking down on that tree (and you) with a big smile on his face! Take care!
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@terri0824 (5203)
• United States
8 Feb 09
That's an awesome thing you have done. I can't say that I have but a very good idea to do something such as that.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
11 Feb 09
It's part of donating to his favorite charity - the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. When you make a donation, you can have a tree planted in the person's memory. My sister wishes she knew where the tree was though so she could go see it!
@ethansmommy06 (401)
• United States
8 Feb 09
that is awesome. im so very sorry to hear about your father. i think its sweet and thoughtful that you are doing this in his memory. im sure he is smiling on you from somewhere.
yea every year we have a relay for life which helps find the cure for cancer. my entire family donates and buys candles for my moms father who passed away when she was nine from lukemeia. i never thought to plant a tree or anything like that from a donation but its a really nice thing.
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@reinydawn (11642)
• United States
8 Feb 09
That's cool that you help out for the Relay For Life. I do the 3-Day Walk to raise money for the Susan G Komen Foundation. It's actually a lot of fun!
