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9-year-old raises $510 for homeless charity
By MARY JANE PARK, Times Staff Wrtier
Published September 26, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG - As a member of the Fossil Park All-Stars baseball team, 9-year-old Michael Guidice had experience raising money to get to state and national tournaments, but something else was on his mind. "I want to help out homeless kids," he said. "I feel sorry about them, that I have parents and sisters and toys, and they have no home or moms or dads or anything." Earlier this month, Michael got busy washing cars. Since, with a little help from his mother, Kris, and his sisters, 8-year-old Cheyanne and 6-year-old Caitlyn, he washed more than 20. Joseph Vaccaro, a cousin in New Jersey, offered to match the money and sent a check for $240 to the family this week. "Altogether, he's made $510 in just two weeks," a proud Kris Guidice said of Michael. The fourth-grader at Lynch Elementary School made an appointment to present the donation to ASAP Homeless Services last Friday.
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by Jim
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09/28/07 02:09 PM
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Remember stories like this the next time you want to bash children.
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by Mike
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09/28/07 08:54 AM
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TOM, reputable organizations should have an annual (or every 2 years) independent financial audit. You should be able to walk in the door and nicely say, "I'm interested in your organization, will you share your financial information with me?"
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by Joan
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09/27/07 07:28 PM
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Michael, you are an inspiration to other kids and adults as well!
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by rhonda
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09/27/07 12:57 PM
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nice job we need more like this in this world. god bless
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by Kay
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09/27/07 09:15 AM
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Thank you Michael. You are a beautiful selfless boy and you make us all so proud.
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by Jeff
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09/26/07 06:06 PM
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Very proud of you Michael. Continue your giving for the homeless and less fortunate. God loves a cheerful giver.
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by Tuno
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09/26/07 05:50 PM
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You are the sweetest boy, Mikey and you have the "BIGGEST HEART"!! You are are alway thinking of others, that is a wonderful quality. You Rock!
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by Ken
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09/26/07 04:06 PM
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Michael's parents have good reason to be extremely proud of such a display of heart, determination and character. I vote for more stories like this one. Great job Michael!!!!
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by TOM
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09/26/07 09:36 AM
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With "homeless advocacy" becoming such a big business now with so many groups out there where can you obtain detailed financial audits on them before turning over large sums of money ?
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by Kelly
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09/26/07 07:36 AM
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Michael, you are a special little boy with a big heart, keep up the good work!
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