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Old 06-10-2003, 05:30 PM
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Msn is having a compitition where the winner recieves $25,000 to get their idea up and running. Clayton I believe has an awesome idea involving the children of prisoners, if you like what you read about it below you can vote for him by following this link- http://www.ideashappen.msn.com/community.aspx

Look for "Clayton's Backyard Crew"

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My idea is based on helping children whose parents are incarcerated, or in prison. My little brother started this project several years ago and I have joined him. We collect gently used bicycles and fix them up at Christmas to give to these kids. They think it is from the parent who is in prison. This idea is unique because it targets a very special group of children who seem to get lost in the system. If funded we would be able to get new bikes along with helmets and locks for each child, along with a big red bow on each bike. Our goal each year is to reach 100 children. Funds would make it possible to make this happen over the next several years. We would be able to set up a non-profit organization that would ensure annual participation to the Angel Tree Prison Ministry who supplies the names of the children.
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I would love to see Clayton win!!!!!
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Old 06-10-2003, 05:58 PM
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Please let me know if you voted . . . I'm just curious!!
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Done !!! Go Clayton !!

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I have never heard of this before - I think that it is a wonderful idea and a wonderful thing that MSN is doing.

I have cast my vote!

Good luck! Clayton is a truly great kid to think of this and to make it happen!
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I voted I think it is a wonderful idea.

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What a wonderful thing MSN is doing...I voted for Clayton...

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~ voted ~ ... what a wonderful idea ... how old is Clayton and did he come up with this himself, as a school or scout project?

I wish you and Clayton luck, hope you win!
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Voted for Claytons Crew! He's # 4 now
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I voted!! Also sent an email to a couple of friends for their votes! Yvonne
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What a great idea and what a good thing it is.....Steve&kids
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an excellent idea indeed... it got my vote!
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I voted too.

I'll check later and see if I can find out how to contact them. I might be able to help directly or indirectly, even if they don't win the money, since I operate a bicycle store.
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