A call to the community for help!

sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
edited December 1, 2007 in The Big Picture
The amazing community of DGrin has to date donated over $4000
to the Murphy family to save their family house from foreclosure.
This combined with some other money that they had set aside to begin with
leaves them able to pay the bank and have a good portion of next months payment
as well.

Thank You DGRIN for caring!


It has come to my attention that a fellow member and photographer here on dgrin is in need of some help. Cmurph recently placed 1<sup>st</sup> in the 3<sup>rd</sup> Semi final leg of the Last Photographer Standing contest
and obviously has a passion for photography like all of us. Unfortunately Chris has been forced to put up “all my gear” http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=76886 for sale to try and raise money towards staving off an imminent foreclosure of her families house. See the details here----> http://www.digitalgrin.com/showpost.php?p=687402&postcount=18

I realize this may be breaching the privacy of cmurph as this information was told to me via a PM when I asked why Chris was selling all of her gear. But I was moved to ask if the community was able to help at all?

I personally have never asked this community for help but I have seen how it can come together and help our fellow dgrinners in a time of stress and need. I was moved to try and help simply because I too have been in a situation of not knowing where the next mortgage payment will come from and I have been there.

I do not know how to begin a trust fund or what other possible ideas can be thought of that may help cmurph but even if nothing comes of this post, I personally am willing to pledge $200.00 towards helping cmurph in her time of need.

Response has been tremendous! but the Murphy family is still very short of being able to make the payment before November 30th

EDIT:
I have now emailed my pledge of $200.00 to Chris
using her PayPal email -- that is on her contact link on her website.
here - http://www.cmurphy-photo.com/

the email to use is. cmurphy@intergui.com

Or if you do not have a PayPal account you can use the donate button here:
http://www.sherstone.com/cmurph-donation.html
This is hosted on my website but the button has the proper information needed to send the money to Chris.

For those of you that want to help but only have unused equipment to donate to the cause,
please post your donation here: http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=77158



Please send even your positive thoughts and prayers to her even if you cannot help financially.

Thanks
Sean
Sean
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Comments

  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Update!
    I posted this thread late last night

    Since then I have talked to Chris, via email and I now have permission from her to release the information.

    Hopefully some good ideas will result.

    Thanks again

    Sean
    Sean
  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    PM Sent
    Sounds good to me.
    Growing with Dgrin



  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Paypal?
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Happy TG to all of you
    :D

    With so many blessings to be thankful for it's my pleasure to help someone else. Let me know.

    I'm sure someone on here will know how to set it up.

    Peace, gail
    www.curiouscamel.net
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Thank you!
    So far - I have had several PM's

    I am still working out details with Chris about how we can get the money to her, I will update as I get more information

    so far

    a $50.00
    and a $20.00
    pledge of funds have been PM'd to me.

    Thanks!
    Sean
  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    PM sent... please let me know where to send the money.
    You shouldn't have to decide between her camera and her home :photo


    http://aktse.smugmug.com/
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    pm sent.
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • NanaMoNanaMo Registered Users Posts: 189 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Sean,

    Why do I love iloveyou.gif the folks of Dgrin?

    Let me count the ways ....deal.gif

    You are so awesome to help Chris...let us know when you get the fund set up so we can help. (Many of us have been there and would loved to have had someone like you helping.....instead of MasterCard at 18%!)

    You are special! wings.gifbowdown.gifclap.gif

    Maureen
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    These are pretty tough times in America right now. So if there is something I can do to help I will. thumb.gif

    ..not that I am swimming in cash myself.. >.> :cry
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Wow!
    Thank you everyone for your generosity.

    Another $100.00 pledge
    as well as several other $20.00 pledges
    have been PM'd to me

    I am still trying to work out how to get this money to Chris

    I could use my personal Paypal account and then send her a check
    but I would prefer to have her use her own account
    but she has only ever used it to pay for things and is unsure about how it works
    I have asked her to look into it and I will update here when I know for sure the best method.

    Thank you again!
    Sean
  • VictoriaVictoria Registered Users Posts: 9 Beginner grinner
    edited November 22, 2007
    pledge
    Sean, this is such a wonderful thing you are doing for Chris. I would like to help also. PM sent!

    Victoria
  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    This is a wonderful thing you're doing. Would love to help but I'm in a bit of a rough patch myself. I hope things work out for Chris.
    Jen

    Gallery of mine...caution, it's under CONSTANT construction! | Photo Journal

    In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    sherstone wrote:
    Thank you everyone for your generosity.

    Another $100.00 pledge
    as well as several other $20.00 pledges
    have been PM'd to me

    I am still trying to work out how to get this money to Chris

    I could use my personal Paypal account and then send her a check
    but I would prefer to have her use her own account
    but she has only ever used it to pay for things and is unsure about how it works
    I have asked her to look into it and I will update here when I know for sure the best method.

    Thank you again!

    You can use paypal to send money straight to your bank account. So if Chris had money from her paypal, she could transfer it to her own savings/checking account for a cost. Of course, if she had a money market acct that would work too, and that has a better interest rate than a savings.
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Moogle Pepper wrote:
    These are pretty tough times in America right now. So if there is something I can do to help I will. thumb.gif

    ..not that I am swimming in cash myself.. >.> :cry

    I agree, but I'm can pledge 25.00 (sorry it can't be more) to help Chris out.

    I think with an address and name those of us that have Paypal, can issue a payment
    You're only as good as your next photo....
    One day, I started writing, not knowing that I had chained myself for life to a noble but merciless master. When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended solely for self-flagellation...I'm here alone in my dark madness, all by myself with my deck of cards --- and, of course, the whip God gave me." Truman Capote
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    Update!
    Sorry still waiting to hear back about where to send money

    but I wanted to let everyone know
    that so far we have $460.00 pledged towards helping Chris and her family.

    Thank you so much for your support.

    This community is something truly to be thankful for.
    Sean
  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited November 22, 2007
    I too am in a bit of a crunch and have just changed jobs with less hours.....will keep watching the posts......here is what I would do...cintact paypal and get a donations button on YOUR site...seee if paypal will waive the 2 or 3 % that the transfer will encur from them if so then theat is the best theing to do......all cmurph needs is an email addy and checking acount for it to go into.....I suggest this as it is the cheapest and fastest way to transfer money......I always use paypal when I can...long before I use western Union, but if I can only send by WA then that is what I use for time sensitive mattters.................good luck and if I can I will pledge tomorrow after seeing my check and what is left over from my house payment and bills.

    Good Luck in this great endeavor
    "Genuine Fractals was, is and will always be the best solution for enlarging digital photos." ....Vincent Versace ... ... COPYRIGHT YOUR WORK ONLINE ... ... My Website

  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    cmurph wrote:
    ...
    I am not exactly sure why Sean has done this for me ...

    Happy thanksgiving to you all.

    I have done it because I believe in helping someone when I can. You did not ask me but I was called to do it by my heart . I in fact wanted to do this without asking you to begin with because I was afraid you would refuse my help.

    It is not just me anymore - The amazing people of Digital Grin have responded and responded quite generously! Even if all they do is send positive thoughts your way or if they believe in prayer, can pray for your families well being and a positive outcome to this situation. I am ever thankful for our community!

    I have now emailed my pledge of $200.00 to Chris
    using her PayPal email -- that is on her contact link on her website.
    here - http://www.cmurphy-photo.com/

    the email to use is. cmurphy@intergui.com

    Unfortunately we have very little time so I hope this will help you and your family.

    Sean.
    Sean
  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    cmurph wrote:
    Please keep me in your prayers and thank you everyone.
    You are in our thoughts... And please let us know if there is any other way that we can help.

    Money sent via paypal. You should still contact paypal and ask if they can do anything about their fee since every little bit helps (maybe nothing can be done). And don't forget that it takes paypal a bit of time to transfer the money to your checking account.

    Good luck. And please let us know what happens....
    http://aktse.smugmug.com/
  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Hi Chris

    Money sent by paypal. I hope my donation helps...Take Care and I hope everything works out for you.

    Donna
    You're only as good as your next photo....
    One day, I started writing, not knowing that I had chained myself for life to a noble but merciless master. When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended solely for self-flagellation...I'm here alone in my dark madness, all by myself with my deck of cards --- and, of course, the whip God gave me." Truman Capote
  • leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Chris-

    I hardly ever use my PayPal, so I hope you receive my transfer OK.

    No matter what happens, we can all at least try and lift a bit of the pressure and stress off your shoulders.

    The very last thing my grandmother said to me was..."everything has a way of working out, eventually", and I believe her words.

    God Bless.
    Growing with Dgrin



  • bhambham Registered Users Posts: 1,303 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    One suggestion would be to use google checkout, its similar to paypal but until the first of the year has no fees as a way to entice people to try it out. I have on a number of occasions received payment thru it.
    "A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    I sent $23.00. All the best, Chris and to Dgriners.
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    I sent what I could. Good luck.
    http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    bham wrote:
    One suggestion would be to use google checkout, its similar to paypal but until the first of the year has no fees as a way to entice people to try it out. I have on a number of occasions received payment thru it.

    I too was thinking that would be a great option. The problem Chris is facing right now is a matter of "time" - I am concerned that setting up a G checkout process may even take longer than the whole Paypal process, and she will end up having funds tied up.

    (I could be totally wrong, but it is a concern)

    Another big thank you for the amazing response and help that everyone is contributing.
    Sean
  • kp-pixkp-pix Registered Users Posts: 191 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Not sure what the exchange rate will do to it eek7.gif but we threw a 20 this afternoon, not enough, not much at all :( it could buy a sandwich!

    Best of luck to you all and I hope everything works out.
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Sean,

    What about those of us who don't have a PayPal account??

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Paypal accts are super easy to set up.

    I am sure that it would work if you signed a check and express mailed it out.
    Food & Culture.
    www.tednghiem.com
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    Sam wrote:
    Sean,

    What about those of us who don't have a PayPal account??

    Sam

    Thanks for asking the question.

    I'm pretty sure you can send money via PayPal once you sign up
    but failing that

    I think mailing a check would be helpful as well.

    I will PM you Chris' address

    Anyone else needing the address can PM me or cmurph (Chris)

    BTW - sending money via PayPal does not cost the sender anything extra.
    Sean
  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    I must leave for a while but later tonight I will send what is in my paypal account from the sale of the 2 sets of photogenic chameleon reflectors...it is around 70.00......... I will paypal it later......

    GOOD LUCK.......
    "Genuine Fractals was, is and will always be the best solution for enlarging digital photos." ....Vincent Versace ... ... COPYRIGHT YOUR WORK ONLINE ... ... My Website

  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited November 23, 2007
    sherstone wrote:
    Thanks for asking the question.

    I'm pretty sure you can send money via PayPal once you sign up
    but failing that

    I think mailing a check would be helpful as well.

    I will PM you Chris' address

    Anyone else needing the address can PM me or cmurph (Chris)

    BTW - sending money via PayPal does not cost the sender anything extra.

    Sean,

    Thanks for the info. I don't have a PayPal account, and DON"T want one!

    I had an account once, and all I recieved was a bunch of spam, and requests for all my finatial info. When I tried to contact PayPay I found they don't have a phone number, and seemed to have great diffaculty in responding to e-mails.

    I don't do business with any company I can't call!

    Thanks again, :D

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
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