LEF Charity

**Virginian** · 05-14-06, 07:13 PM

Considering the enormous number of members LEF has obtained, I was thinking such a great group could find a good cause to support. I've seen a lot of sites that have donation areas, and they support a group or organized charity with the donations. Any feedback? Just came to me as I was looking at a bunch of police charity events, like the police bike ride through Virginia to the DC officer memorial. Toss out some ideas, and site owners maybe you could say if you think this is doable?

IDEAS SO FAR

Fund for families of officers killed in line of duty

St. Baldricks - fund to fight childhood cancer

http://www.nationalcops.org/partners.htm

FishTail · 05-14-06, 07:28 PM

Now that is a classy idea.

**Autumn2009** · 05-14-06, 07:34 PM

The COPS (concerns of police survivors) would be another good organization to consider donating to.

**Lo523** · 05-14-06, 08:51 PM

Thats a great idea Virginian.

**Terminator** · 05-14-06, 08:52 PM

Great idea, Virginian. I am all for it. Let me discuss this with Will, and we'll get back to you.

**Iron Man** · 05-14-06, 09:06 PM

http://www.nleomf.com/index.htm

This is a pretty good fund.

**mainedawg** · 05-14-06, 09:32 PM

I like the idea. I always think of the children of fallen Officers.

We can use pay pal with a link form this site????

**Sapper_132** · 05-14-06, 10:07 PM

[QUOTE=mainedawg]I like the idea. I always think of the children of fallen Officers.QUOTE]

I like this idea!

FishTail · 05-14-06, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by mainedawg

We can use pay pal with a link form this site????

I don't like PayPal. Besides, I think we have an agreement with a payment service for this site anyway.

**chris2001** · 05-14-06, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by LongTail

I don't like PayPal. Besides, I think we have an agreement with a payment service for this site anyway.

Gearpay

Awesome Idea. Oh yeah don't forget starting at 0000 hours its Police Officer's Week

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**Virginian** · 05-22-06, 06:14 PM

Members: 772

This could really work out, if we can come to a decision on where to donate and how to collect it. If you guys want to toss out ideas of good causes to donate to, I'll make a poll tomorrow evening or sometime when we have enough ideas and we can vote. Once we get our ideas organized, we'll see if it's doable

**Crimebytes2** · 05-22-06, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Virginian

This could really work out, if we can come to a decision on where to donate and how to collect it. If you guys want to toss out ideas of good causes to donate to, I'll make a poll tomorrow evening or sometime when we have enough ideas and we can vote. Once we get our ideas organized, we'll see if it's doable

I think this is such a neat idea. Regarding the collecting, would you please consider those who don't or choose not to use credit cards? Okay, I have one credit card, but I can't find it (on purpose). If I can't pay with cash or check (when necessary) I don't buy. Keeps my husband out of trouble too as those MN Vikings tickets cost a fortune.

**Virginian** · 05-22-06, 08:42 PM

If we can agree on doing this, I would be willing to collect checks via mail. I'll even send email receipts and keep records that I'll share with everyone so you know I'm not skimming a cut off the top

Any ideas for a cause/organization/group to donate to? I'll keep a running list on the first post when I get input from anyone.

**Sheriff** · 05-22-06, 09:21 PM

Before LEF starts giving away money.......

...... I imagine they would like to see SUPPORTING MEMBER
in pretty green letters above everybody's user name here!

**Terminator** · 05-22-06, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sheriff

Before LEF starts giving away money.......

...... I imagine they would like to see SUPPORTING MEMBER
in pretty green letters above everybody's user name here!

JACKPOT....we have a winner!!!

Once we've built up more supporting members, Will and I will be happy to donate to a charity, set the whole thing up, and run it.

katiemh · 05-22-06, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by LawEnforcementForums

JACKPOT....we have a winner!!!

Once we've built up more supporting members, Will and I will be happy to donate to a charity, set the whole thing up, and run it.

Another thing that I suggested to a certain mod a few days ago, is you could also have a "supporting member" payment option that is $10 to LEF and $10 to the charity.

**Virginian** · 05-22-06, 09:38 PM

That's a great idea, Katie - if we could get a separate tag for those who donate to the charity, that would raise awareness of it and increase site pride

Probably increase membership if people see us doing good things.

**Terminator** · 05-22-06, 09:43 PM

I recommend doing something for families of LEO's killed or seriously injured in the line of duty

**Lo523** · 05-22-06, 09:44 PM

Excellent idea Katie - I'd definitely be willing to go with that.

**Lucky Seven** · 05-22-06, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by LawEnforcementForums

I recommend doing something for families of LEO's killed or seriously injured in the line of duty

This would be a great idea and a very worthwhile endeavor. I concur.

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