{To enter to win a KitchenAid Stand Mixer or a Bosch Drill, go HERE.}
Libby and I emailed back and forth a lot.
As we brainstormed ways to spread the word about Xander’s fundraiser, we knew that people like prizes.
People like big prizes.
People want to do good and do whatever they can to help.
By the end of it, the coolest thing happens…the prizes become secondary.
So, we devised a little plan: give away some awesome gear…and get more eyes over to Xander.
Can you even begin to imagine the ripple effect we will have with your network of connections, my network, and so on and so forth?!
THOUSANDS of eyes to read. THOUSANDS of hearts to be changed. If each gave ONE DOLLAR…
We would bring it like nuthin’ else.
Wanna help us bring it?
God is good.
He can be as much a fixutre in social media as anyone else.
I LOVE what John Piper has to say about using social media.
“Okay, truth-lover, see what you can do with 140 characters! You say your mission is to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things! Well, this is one of those ‘all things.’ Can you magnify Christ with this thimble-full of letters?”
Now…you might notice that the person who wins this giveaway can do so without donating one cent to the fundraiser.
The deal is that even though you see it all over the place, it’s technically not kosher to tie donations to entries. I’d prefer to play it safe…as much as I’m tempted to do the whole “give $1, get 1 entry” thing.
SO.
Please know that while no donation is necessary to win…and donating to Xander’s adoption fund will not increase your chances…it’s the whole point of all of this. (Here are the official rules.)
I would urge you to please consider giving if you choose to enter the giveaway. Even $1. I promise that your $1 will add up with someone else’s dollar and MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I promise. Promise. Promise.
Again, I don’t want to confuse the issue: there is no donation necessary to win. I just think it’d be nice. :)
Without further ado:
One randomly selected winner will win…
A Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR!!!!! (value about $500.00)
I know, right???!!! A big girl camera!
A second randomly selected winner will receive…
A Kindle Touch!!!! ($99 value)
I just got myself one of these and I adore it. Adore.
So whatcha gotta do to win?
You have three ways to enter. Leave a SEPARATE comment in THIS POST for each of the entries.
1. Write a blog post about Xander’s fundraiser. Introduce your readers to his sweet face and encourage them to bless a little boy on the other side of the world who has no idea there is an entire group of strangers rallying for him. Be sure to include the url for your post in your comment. I’ll have to delete your comment if you don’t…and I really hate deleting comments.
2. Facebook about the Fundraiser. NOT about this giveaway, but about the FUNDRAISER. (To make it easy, there’s even a little button at the bottom of the original post you can click and it’ll automatically post to your wall.)
3. Tweet about the Fundraiser. Here, I’ve even made it easy for you:
My Christmas is going to COUNT this year! Come meet Xander and enter to win a Canon T3 DSLR or Kindle Touch! @jeannettg http://bit.ly/uALDyq
If you are haven’t yet, please consider learning more about Xander and possibly make a small donation. ANY amount is appreciated.
We have a $1,000 matching grant to use up!!!
(Winner will be selected December 31, 2011.)
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I tweeted about the fundraiser…praying for Xander and the family God will provide for him!
not sure if I can enter for both giveaways… if I can’t, ignore these submissions, if I can, yay!
The link is on my sidebar!!
I’ve donated because my heart told me to. I can’t wait to see what God does with this.
not sure if I can enter for both giveaways… if I can’t, ignore these submissions, if I can, yay!
I FB’d the fundraiser!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=789513166&ref=tn_tnmn
not sure if I can enter for both giveaways… if I can’t, ignore these submissions, if I can, yay!
i tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/JodiEvans776/status/141535907177181184
I don’t have a blog or Twitter, but I posted this on FB. Also praying for this cutie’s forever family!
I blogged. And now I can’t get his sweet face out of my head. :) Thank you for doing this again this year. I don’t have a lot of readers, but the one’s I have, have big hearts. Here’s my link: http://marileemarks.blogspot.com/2011/11/make-christmas-count.html
I also shared your link on Facebook.
I tweeted the link, and I’m thinking adding him to our evening prayer will be a great way to get my kids involved, as well as making a donation from them.
I shared about this wonderful opportunity to be a blessing on my Facebook page.
I tweeted about it too!
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/ourbusybunch/status/141557778375389185
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a wonderful fundraiser, Jeannett!!! I facebooked the fundraiser! That’s the only way I can enter :)
I facebooked the fundraiser! Planning on donating soon! Great job! May the Lord bless you and I pray a TON of money is raised!
i facebooked about the fundraiser! praying for an amazing outcome to happen through this.
i tweeted about the fundraiser. (@mrsstephaniet)
I shared it on FB!
I retweeted your tweet but will also tweet what is above in a couple minutes! @summercrosbie
Tweeted! You have a wonderful heart, Jeannett. @NPO_Partners
I blogged about the fundraiser!!
http://bippidyboppidyboo.blogspot.com/2011/11/making-christmas-count.html
I facebooked about the fundraiser!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000377208395
just tweeted about the giveaway/fundraiser!
@knitpurlbaby
will tweet and post to FB. Good Luck on the fundraiser!
@barbarabrunner
i tweeted about this fundraiser..
I facebooked about the fundraiser!
I facebooked about the fundraiser. I can’t wait to see what unfolds through December.
I shared through Facebook. Best Wishes!
I shared on Twitter!
love you. love JP. LOVE this.
blogged about it today:
http://keepupwiththejohnsons.com/2011/11/happy-things/
tweeted, as well.
… and facebooked! :)
Tweeted :)
I FBed about the fundraiser :)
I tweeted about this fundraiser :)
{at}miss{underscore}breeann
I posted on Facebook; wish I could do more.
I posted this on my Facebook! We’re an adoptive family so I love it when others have a heart for this! Any of the prizes would be wonderful, too! :). Blessings in this season of miracles!
tweeted!
I shared through fb. Blessing to you for all you do!
I posted a link on my facebook page. Good luck to such a great cause!
I tweeted the fundraiser.
I also FBed the fundraiser. Let’s raise the roof!
I tweeted about the fundraiser https://twitter.com/#!/pumkin79/status/141922456440012801
I also shared it on my fb wall
I facebooked about the fundraiser!
…and tweeted it!
I Facebooked about the fundraiser. Selena Sumner Stoney
I tweeted about the fundraiser too and donated also.
I facebooked. Kendra Taylor
I bloged about the fundraiser, I hope you can match the donations and I hope my contribution helps!
http://www.stoneyville.net/2011/11/make-christmas-count.html
I shared and donated to this sweet boy on my facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1178256809
I tweeted. I hope I see that fundraiser button explode with donations!! missynicky_79