Monday, April 19, 2010
Trip to the Vet
Friday, April 9, 2010
A seven-year-old boy has raised more than £85,000 by completing a sponsored bike ride to help victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Charlie Simpson burst into tears when he first saw TV footage of children being pulled from the rubble, and asked his mother Leonara how he could help.
He chose to cycle five miles around his local park in Fulham, west London, with the aim of raising £500 for Unicef's Haiti appeal, but smashed the target by more than 15,000% after internet users rallied behind him.
As word spread, Charlie's online sponsorship page gained more than £50,000 in donations on the very first day, rising to more than £85,000 on Monday.
He said: "I just think it was quite sad when I saw the pictures on the TV."
"We sent [the sponsorship form] out on to the web and it just went everywhere."
Mrs Simpson said: "He was really upset when he saw the pictures on the television and it was great to see him get motivated behind something as important as this and do something about it.
Unicef will get all the money from his JustGiving.com page, including more than £20,000 in 'Gift Aid' tax relief to use for emergency water, sanitation, education and nutrition as well as supporting child protection in Haiti.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Senior Poem
My Senior Year is going by Fast.
Next time i turn around it will be part of the past.
It wont be long and i will be throwing that blue hat in the air.
It took a lot of effort and work to get there.
But it was worth everything i had to pay.
It was great to finally make it to graduation day.
College is coming on strong.
I'm ready to go.
It wont be long and i will be looking out my dorm window.
I will have tons to remember about this great town.
the school, the pool and the people all around.
Something's will be forgotten and some will fade
But i will never forget that graduation day.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Spring Break Vacation
I am going to start my trip in Childress and I am heading to Chicago Illinois. . It is approximately 1,007 miles from Childress to Chicago. In Chicago I would go to the famous Wrigley field to catch a couple of games. After that i would Head down to the Navy Pier and then out to the Sears tower.After I leave Chicago I am going to head for Florida. It is approximately 1365 miles from Chicago to Miami Florida which is my next destination. In Miami i am going to head down to the beach, then to the Miami Seaquarium, and also down to the Miami Zoo.
After I leave Florida i am going to head west to New Orleans. It is 836 miles from Miami to New Orleans. In New Orleans i am going to Bourbon street for Mardi Gras. I would also eat alot of Cajun Food.
After my Journey to New Orleans i am heading back to the great state of Texas and head down to South Padre Island. In south Padre i am going to hang out on the beach again and rest so i can get ready for my ride back home.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Parent Day
They brought me into this world
They love me
They care for me
Clothe me
Shelter my head
Listen to me when i need something
Help me on homework
Give me money when i need it
Put gas in my truck
Teach me the right way to live
Teach me to cook
Watch over me late at night
Take me places i need to go
Tuck me in to bed
Tell me they love me
Do my laundry
Wake me up in the morning
Cook me breakfast
5 reasons my parents love me
He does what he is told
He is a good kid
He has good grades
He helps me around the house
He is a kind young man