{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 facebooked about this fundraiser. I also donated a small amount. I’m not going to hope that everyone else does it anymore, I am going to do it too.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=550261742
I was in all when I came across the funraiser so I immediatly share it to my facebook as well to my blog I truly wish you the best may god be with you
i shared on facebook via facebook.com/blairita (also shared on my blog fb facebook.com/wpblog}
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/Blairita/status/142445495833464832
praying for xander & family!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/thelucaszoo/status/142576040001286144
I shared on my wall. Not sure how to show you that but my full name is Jessie Bennetts Lucas. GL with your goal!
I tweeted. good luck
I tweeted it! What a wonderful amazing donation to make for such a great cause!
https://twitter.com/#!/LadyJAMcNeil
Yay, Xander, come on home! What a great way to get kids to their families!
Facebooked. Thank you for helping us all get the word out. Everyone needs an advocate. I’m so glad God provided Xander one. :)
I put this on Facebook. What a wonderful thing this is!
I tweeted ;-)
http://twitter.com/#!/McClellandAM/status/142705428193746944
I shared on my FB wall ;-) My whole name is Anna-Leigh McClelland
I tweeted!!!
Thanks for the reminders to G-I-V-E. I shared the thought on Facebook.
I shared this on facebook! I’m a RR Warrior for Penelope this year – these babies are TOO CUTE to not get adopted!!!
I blogged it, too: http://kozeefamily.blogspot.com/2011/12/make-christmas-count-for-xander.html
I only have a few followers, but they’ve already donated nearly $300 for Penelope and they donated over $1000 for Simon last year!!
I posted on FB!
I tweeted about it!! Thanks so much for the opportunity to hear this story and share it with others!!
I tweeted it AND donated – but not because I have to. :)
https://twitter.com/#!/jkoz5/status/142801862557573120
I blogged about this giveaway here: http://truemodesty.blogspot.com/2011/12/spread-word.html
I added the button to my blog
I added a post to my blog with his sweet little face!
http://btnomorenoless.blogspot.com/2011/12/as-holidays-are-fast-approaching-are.html
I also put the “Make Christmas Count” on my blog sidebar.
http://btnomorenoless.blogspot.com/2011/12/as-holidays-are-fast-approaching-are.html
Shared the link on Facebook ,as well as spreading the word via my status updates!
Elizabeth Trieber
I facebooked the fundraiser! Incredible cause. Love what you are doing.
I tweeted :) @jlwils86
I blogged this little guy’s story. Made me cry more than once.
I tweeted the giveaway and made a donation. Good luck!
I tweeted about the fundraiser (@neliieanndee). Such an AWESOME cause.
I also posted the fundraiser link on my Facebook page.
I put the button on my blog!
I tweeted about this fundraiser! I am so blessed by your story…we are celebrating the birthday of one of our sweet miracles today. Yay for ADOPTION!!!
I put the button on my blog.
I advertised the fundraiser on FB.
I Facebooked about Xanders fundraiser!
My son’s name is Xander. My son, sitting at my feet now, playing with small trinkets and candies that he just got at our town’s Christmas parade. I wish that joy for this Xander next Christmas.
Oh, and I shared his story on Facebook.
I too shared sweet Zander’s story on Facebook and made a donation. So wish everyone would just donate that $1.00…You ladies are fantastic.
Kim York
Tweeted!
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/steph2686/status/143112702422822912
I shared on Facebook!
I facebooked it!
Facebooked!
http://Www.Facebook.com/sstrutz
I tweeted it! https://twitter.com/#!/Wizzer132
fb’ed it!
and blogged.
of course.
http://jupinfamily.blogspot.com/2011/12/xander.html
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/roneydapony/status/143121771959304192
and seriously, do not ever think your voice isn’t heard! I yelled and yelled for Aaron’s family, and lo and behold, the Nalles were listening!
oh and I facebooked too! https://www.facebook.com/Molly.M.Conley
I re-blogged it!!!!
http://mindless-muses.blogspot.com/2011/12/hey-yall-i-would-like-you-to-meet.html
I shared on Facebook!
I also tweeted it!