Celebrate My Birthday

31 posted on October 31, 2008
POSTED IN: Compassion, Social Justice

Today is my 31st birthday. Yes, I’m a Halloween baby. And for the record, I can be a trick but if you ask Lisa she’ll tell you I’m her treat.

I hope you’ll celebrate my birthday with me by giving me a present. You heard me right.

I would love a present from YOU!

Nothing would make me happier than to celebrate today by making a difference in the lives of needy children around the world. Would you consider donating today to the Compassion Global Food Crisis Fund?

Global Food Crisis
The current global food crisis is being called by many a “silent tsunami” that could plunge an additional 100 million people on every continent into hunger. Food prices have risen as much as 100 percent in some countries since 2006. Many of the countries Compassion serves are among those that have been hit hard by rising food prices.

The best birthday present I could get is to know that my readers helped feed children like Sabato who are struggling because of the Global Food Crisis.

How You Can Make A Difference
Simply enter the amount you want to donate in the box below and you’ll be taken to a secure site where you can check out with your credit card. Many of us will spend at least $5 or $10 on candy alone for tonight so we can all give that much. Some of you may even be able to donate $31 in honor of me turning 31. Every little bit counts.

Donate Now:

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 Global Food Crisis Fund
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When you’re done come back here and leave a comment so I know how much has been given. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me today by helping to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

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    1 Lisa Ruggles said:

    Honey, I just made a donation. Each of the girls did too. Hmmm…. I wonder if you’ll be getting anything else from me. ;)



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    2 Jay Sellers said:

    Happy birthday, Brad. Donation on the way.



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    3 Scott Fillmer said:

    wow, a Halloween birthday, now it all makes sense :)

    Happy Birthday Brad! My wife and I have been praying about the Compassion thing but we want to go more than just a birthday donation. Hope your day is a good one.



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    4 Chad said:

    Happy Birthday. Donation on the way.



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    5 patrowland said:

    Happy B-day Brad… Can’t think of a better way to celebrate it!

    patrowlands last blog post..Taking a Break



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    6 Adam said:

    Happy Birthday Brad. Karen and I are in the same boat with Scott..we are wanting to sponsor a child.

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    7 tam said:

    happy birthday!

    donated ;)

    tams last blog post..have you ever…



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    8 Juli Jarvis said:

    Wow–what a great idea Brad! And Happy Birthday! It certainly looks great with all these responses. We’re going to double this amount when I make the same request on my birthday (actually, not quite; I’m only 55). If anyone wants to sponsor, or has any questions, please drop me a line; I’m a Child Advocate in leadership (a leader of other volunteers). I have child packets sitting here on my desk right now. I’m also speaking in my church this weekend and taking donations for the Global Food Crisis — and giving a city-wide interdenominational concert Nov. 16th for the Global Food Crisis Fund. We can each do our part! Thanks Brad — your heart is huge for these children! And special thanks to all the responses above! You’re awesome!

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    9 Brook said:

    Happy Birthday, brother… Donating now…



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    11 april said:

    Happy Birthday! My twin sisters’ birthdays are today too! And they also turned 31 today! How random and cool is that!
    I hope you have a great time!



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    12 BJ said:

    Happy Birtday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday you big guy you, happy birthday to you……

    BJs last blog post..I’m not that political but…



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    13 Erika said:

    Wow, its not only just your birthday, its your GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!!! HOW COOL! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD! :D I hope it was wonderful!
    I text you a happy birthday earlier, just never got a “thank you” so this may be the last one i send ya. :D haha.
    see you guys soon!!!



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    14 I am Giving Away a Free Dell Dimension Computer and 17″ Flat Panel in 29 Days | Scott Fillmer Photography from Auburn, Alabama said:

    [...] birthday, and I always liked to do something different instead of opening presents.  I like how Brad Ruggles celebrated his birthday yesterday by asking for his readers to donate to Compassion, a fantastic international children’s [...]



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    15 Mamirosa & Co. said:

    Happy Birthday, Brad!
    I didn’t know your wifey had a blog. How awesome is that?
    Hope it was a great Bday!
    =)

    Mamirosa & Co.s last blog post..Happy Halloween!



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    16 Mike Jones said:

    Happy Birthday Brad!



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    17 Nathan Ketsdever said:

    Happy Birthday man! (Even if I’m a little late)

    Can’t wait to see your next t-shirt design or project.

    Nathan Ketsdevers last blog post..ESPN on Christians Loving Orphans and the Disadvantaged



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    18 alece said:

    happy birthday!

    31 on the 31st. that’s fandamntastic!

    (and i love natalie dee!)

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    19 birthday shirts said:

    Thank for information, i will come back to here again. :)



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