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| Donating towards "Love Cambodia 2010"; Charitable event | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 16 2009, 12:40 PM (2,262 Views) | |
| kissing | Nov 16 2009, 12:40 PM Post #1 |
there is always time for a song
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 As outlined on this topic: In need of 200 ocarinas, I am going on a charitable mission trip to Cambodia for two weeks with a Korean Christian team of youths called Hosanna Sydney. One of my tasks there will be to teach the ocarina to the children and teachers there, so that they may benefit from the joys of music. Mr. Zack Shih from Focalink has agreed to supply the ocarinas at a truly generous price. I will be taking 200 of his newly designed plastic 12-hole Soprano C ocarinas to Cambodia. TON members have offered to donate towards this cause, and I have hence made this Paypal donation link to TON's account:  Current Donation Level: $320 Cost of 200 ocarinas: $800 Donations made to that link will be used towards this event. Thank you very much for your support, and a special thank you to Focalink and the other ocarina companies* that also responded to my emails and offered to lend a hand! UPDATE: Here are the ocarinas: Spoiler: click to toggle *Other companies that offered help- Mountain Ocarinas, Ted's Do Re Me, Noble Ocarinas, Zin Ocarinas, bokdung2, TNG ocarina Edited by kissing, Jan 11 2010, 11:30 AM.
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| HieronRemade | Nov 16 2009, 02:28 PM Post #2 |
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Is there any reason you would not want us to send this link to other people who might want to make a donation? I was just about to put it on my facebook page and e-mail it to some people, then I figured I should at least check in case there's some reason you wouldn't want me to do that. |
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| kissing | Nov 16 2009, 02:38 PM Post #3 |
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there is always time for a song
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If there are people with hearts willing to donate towards this cause, then by all means 
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| HieronRemade | Nov 16 2009, 03:37 PM Post #4 |
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Sounds good...I sent the link out to a bunch of people, let me know if it gets you anything! |
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| DavidRamos | Nov 16 2009, 05:22 PM Post #5 |
Behold my Ocarina Club.
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This is such a fantastic idea Would you mind telling us the cost per ocarina and how much you need to raise? Updates on the fundraising would be awesome, too.
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| HieronRemade | Nov 16 2009, 06:36 PM Post #6 |
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Yah I think that would be a good idea...the people I sent the e-mail out to would probly want to know. |
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| Turbo852 | Nov 16 2009, 06:48 PM Post #7 |
 
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Hey, can you make a cause page for it on Facebook? That would be fun to add! I think this is a great idea! |
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| Pen_Anima | Nov 16 2009, 08:00 PM Post #8 |
Let me fill the world with art . . . And I shall give you treasures
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Yes, I'd like to see the pot's process in growing, too.  Freerice.com does that too, but with food XD I love that site and I love this idea even more because music can bring so much hope to people. T.T *all tearied eyed* |
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| shadowyi | Nov 16 2009, 08:37 PM Post #9 |
is a girl. [音之翼]
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Aw, lots of warm fuzzies for Sam right now! You should make a vid and put the link in it, that's a method to get the word out to a wide audience quickly.
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| Crowler | Nov 16 2009, 09:22 PM Post #10 |
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Sam, your charitable nature is making adverts come up that make me feel bad about my quality of life... Cut it out. |
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| kissing | Nov 17 2009, 04:36 AM Post #11 |
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Thanks for the idea David! I initially didn't think there would be this much support by the members in donating (I set it up because several members said they were willing). Mr. Shih discounted the cost per ocarina to $4 each, and he'll cover the shipping expenses. So that's $800 USD If the donations could cover a good fraction of that target, I think it would be very meaningful  I'll put up status updates at the opening post in this thread when we reach a certain point. I'm also going to make a short video on Youtube about this. Ok, I just uploaded a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV-BHWl_sEM Would be appreciated if you could spread this video or feature it at your channel
Edited by kissing, Nov 17 2009, 06:46 AM.
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| David F. | Nov 17 2009, 07:23 AM Post #12 |
I WANT YOUR PHOTOS!!!!
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i have it featured on my channel!
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| ForestsRequiem | Nov 17 2009, 12:26 PM Post #13 |
Formerly Ocarinaman333
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I think I will start making videos so that I can try to get extra publicity for this fantastic event! Hopefully I will be able to make a donation for this! Are you aware of any ways to donate without using paypal(I don't have one myself) or credit cards? |
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| kissing | Nov 17 2009, 12:30 PM Post #14 |
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Aww thanks for the support. Hmm.. I don't know about how else you could send a payment. Could you encourage your parents or someone you know who has paypal credit card to lend a hand? If you have a bank account, you can set up Paypal quite easily in minutes. If you don't have a bank account, you can set one up at the bank quite easily in minutes too I guess you could do a wire transfer to my bank account, but I am unfamiliar with how that works. |
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| Armisis | Nov 17 2009, 01:26 PM Post #15 |
Paradoxical Enigma
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wow!!! so awesome!!! im so impressed! I'll send a donation as soon as i can!!! Dave Sent.... |
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| Crowler | Nov 17 2009, 01:55 PM Post #16 |
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My thoughts on the video were "T-shirt, T-shirt, T-shirt, T-shirt..." 
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| Krešimir Cindrić | Nov 17 2009, 02:23 PM Post #17 |
In love with Ocarina di Budrio
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I paid for one ocarina, I cannot afford more.  Sam, can you show us a picture of these ocarinas, please? I'm very interested to see what kind of ocarinas will the children learn to play. They're Focalinks, so I'm sure they're going to be great. |
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| kissing | Nov 17 2009, 02:36 PM Post #18 |
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Thanks for your support I haven't seen the Focalink plastic SC yet. Mr Shih. is sending me one in advance to have a look. I'll take photos and perhaps make a review and video then. In the meantime, I'll ask Mr. Shih if he has any photos
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| hirohiigo | Nov 17 2009, 03:48 PM Post #19 |
Ocarinist x 3
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You can pay with your credit card via PayPal, you don't even have to have a PayPal account. Look to the left on the donation page where it says: "Don't have a PayPal account? Use your credit card or bank account (where available). Continue" |
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| kissing | Nov 17 2009, 04:09 PM Post #20 |
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there is always time for a song
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Ok, I just received these pictures from Mr Shih Spoiler: click to toggle Aren't they gorgeous Thank you everyone who is donating! I think that it is very meaningful that the ocarina community's generosity is helping to bring the joy of ocarinas to those who need it most. Edited by kissing, Nov 17 2009, 04:47 PM.
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| Crowler | Nov 17 2009, 05:16 PM Post #21 |
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Loving the orange one! Tell us how they sound when you get your hands on one. I wonder how they compare to his clay SCs. |
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| Krešimir Cindrić | Nov 17 2009, 05:16 PM Post #22 |
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In love with Ocarina di Budrio
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Wow They're great!!
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| Turbo852 | Nov 17 2009, 08:55 PM Post #23 |
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Wow, they look nice! Are they made by Focalink? |
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| ForestsRequiem | Nov 17 2009, 09:25 PM Post #24 |
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Thanks Sam! I'll try to set up Paypal with my account, or use my Parents' Paypal! |
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| Flying-squirl | Nov 19 2009, 07:07 PM Post #25 |
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I'll start publicizing to people I know! |
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| Ocarinadiva | Nov 19 2009, 07:24 PM Post #26 |
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Wow, those look so cool! I especially like the green one!  Those kids are going to be so happy!! 
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| Goose | Nov 20 2009, 01:32 AM Post #27 |
☯Surprised Ocarina! ♔
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What your doing is excellent! Keep up the great work. The ocarina's looks quite nice as well. That is very kind of Focalink. |
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| Hershmaster47 | Nov 20 2009, 05:17 AM Post #28 |
the ocarina student
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If I had the money I would donate it, but my only income is Christmas and birthday money... Good Luck! |
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| Ocarinamusic | Nov 20 2009, 12:58 PM Post #29 |
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Hello to all of you! Took me a bit of time, to read thru all this mails- mostly nighttime- when I am come back from the workshop- to your questions about Fokalink new Plastic Ocarina- I am one of the lucky one, who have already one of them- and I can tell you- its sound better, than the most clay Ocarinas I heard until now- and I have a lot of this clay Ocarinas from all arround the world, in our Ocarina-Museum- You can be shure, thats very good quality, like all the latest standard of Fokalink Ocarinas- Many Greetings Hans |
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| kissing | Nov 20 2009, 01:58 PM Post #30 |
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Thank you for your message Hans. Better than clay models? I am greatly looking forward to receiving mine!
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| HieronRemade | Nov 20 2009, 04:19 PM Post #31 |
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Wow that's pretty high praise... Sam I don't suppose you could add a few extra ocs to your order at the $4 price? 
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| Pyromanaic21 | Nov 20 2009, 11:59 PM Post #32 |
the one who loves FIRE....
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wow, that's pretty awesome. I wish I could contribute money, but I have none to spare right now. |
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| shadowyi | Nov 30 2009, 12:45 AM Post #33 |
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Hans -- what brand clay ocarinas would you compare these to though? |
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| stevtomato | Dec 1 2009, 05:37 AM Post #34 |
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Great! I donated to this =P I hope this goes well! |
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| kissing | Dec 21 2009, 05:27 AM Post #35 |
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Thank you for all your donations! The ocarinas have come in today! (sorry I didn't take the photos of the individual ocarinas because they're all so neatly arranged by colour in their individual boxes. We're gonna take them straight to Cambodia in this organised state, and so I didn't take them out of their boxes) Spoiler: click to toggle
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| Crowler | Dec 21 2009, 12:02 PM Post #36 |
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So many ocarinas... You know, there are so many that nobody would notice if just one went missing... 
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| shirf02 | Dec 21 2009, 01:18 PM Post #37 |
Enjoys the Disney Renaissance
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If one child missed out they would... Besides, Sam already has one, and you already have a Woodsound, why would you need a plastic?
Edited by shirf02, Dec 21 2009, 01:18 PM.
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| Crowler | Dec 21 2009, 01:25 PM Post #38 |
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I was joking! I'm not that cold-hearted! ... Or am I?
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| shirf02 | Dec 21 2009, 01:47 PM Post #39 |
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When there are ocarinas at stake, it's every man (or woman) for himself! 
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| DavidRamos | Jan 11 2010, 02:06 AM Post #40 |
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Behold my Ocarina Club.
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@Sam - How much have you raised now and do you have enough to cover costs? |
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| kissing | Jan 11 2010, 11:32 AM Post #41 |
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Donations from TON members covered $320 I am very grateful for this. The money has been transferred to be used for this cause. I leave on Jan. 20th. Hopefully I'll be able to take lots of pictures and video of the work there. Thank you so much everyone! |
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| shadowyi | Jan 11 2010, 02:21 PM Post #42 |
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is a girl. [音之翼]
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I'm so very excited. Can't wait for pictures and vids, and must say again what a truly great endeavor this is. *hero worships kissing for five minutes* |
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| Turbo852 | Jan 13 2010, 07:35 AM Post #43 |
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Did you get donations from other sources to pay the rest because otherwise, it seems like you're a bit short. |
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| kissing | Jan 13 2010, 12:05 PM Post #44 |
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Yes, there is funding from other sources. This team is quite organised - you can't go overseas to do stuff if you're not ready with the money. The donation through TON has been of big assistance
Edited by kissing, Jan 13 2010, 12:06 PM.
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| ForestsRequiem | Jan 14 2010, 12:50 AM Post #45 |
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I'm glad to hear that! I'm sorry I haven't been able to donate any money yet... Hopefully I'll be able to
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