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LoL @ beide schlecht ^^
Das Zitat ist von Barry Greenstein der damit online eine Wette gewonne hat. Er bekam 10.000$ indem er diesen Satz bei HSP gesagt hat ♦
lol, ebenfalls schlecht.
Greensetin bekam nicht das Geld, sondern eine Stiftung. 2+2-User versprachen, wenn Greenstein in der nächsten HSP-Sendung "LOL Donkaments" sagt, eine gewisse Summe zu spenden. Die Aktion verbeitete sich recht schnell und wesentlich mehr Leute als geplant spendeten.
Hier mal ein Presseartikel (Quelle: 2+2)
"ONLINE POKER COMMUNITY RAISES $20,000 FOR CHARITY
[YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], February 28, 2007 — From around the world, members of the online poker community united this week in a massive charity drive for impoverished children, thanks to the encouragement of poker celebrity Barry Greenstein.
According to Greenstein, it all started on September 23, 2006, with a friendly wager he made with the members of the online poker forum Twoplustwo.com. The deal stated that if Greenstein said a specific phrase on national television, members of Twoplustwo.com would donate $10,000 US to Children, Incorporated. Greenstein, known as the “Robin Hood” of poker for his tradition of donating tournament winnings to charity, suggested Children, Incorporated as the charity of his choice.
Greenstein agreed to say the phrase “lol donkaments”, an expression coined by members of Twoplustwo.com which pokes fun at the often poor skill level of tournament players by combining the words “donkey” and “tournament”.
In this week’s episode of the television show ‘High Stakes Poker’ on the Game Show Network, Greenstein kept his side of the bargain, saying ”lol donkaments” after winning a big hand.
As for whether or not members of Twoplustwo.com would keep their promise, Mr. Greenstein remained optimistic.
“One of the producers of ‘High Stakes Poker’ suggested that I post in the forums to get people to donate ahead of time or they might not include ‘lol donkaments’ in the show. I told them, ‘the word of a gambler is good.’” Greenstein then added, “of course, if I were dealing with politicians or some other groups, I would want a contract, witnesses and video.”
As Barry Greenstein predicted, the word of a gambler is good. When news broke that Barry had kept his promise on national television, hundreds of individual contributions poured in to Children, Incorporated from around the world. The charity has received donations ranging from $20 to as high as $2000.
The online poker community reached their goal of $10,000 within the first 24 hours, yet donations kept coming in for Children, Incorporated. Currently, more than $20,000 has been raised for the charity, and donations show no sign of slowing down.
Children Incorporated CEO Marian Cummins was “utterly delighted” by the response, and personally expressed her “heartfelt gratitude” in an email to Barry Greenstein and the members of Twoplustwo.com."
und hier ein schreiben der Foundation:
"Dear Barry,
You may recall that there were some suggestions from the participants in this challenge to perhaps use some of the funds for a playground. As I mentioned in my letter of appreciation to each, we asked for requests from our American Indian, Appalachian and Inner City Divisions.
We received one comprehensive request from our American Indian Elementary School, Puente de Hozho, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their mission is to provide every student with the ability to speak, read, write and think in both English and a second language (Spanish or Navajo). Students with dual language skills are better prepared to meet the challenges of a global society with enhanced cognitive skills; better cross-cultural communication; enhanced problem-solving skills; and a global societal perspective.
They have a small, outdated playground (approximately 350 x 350) serving a student population of 438 mostly low-income students. The playground is used before school, at lunch break and during recess periods as the only play area for kindergarten through sixth grade students. Active physical play is recognized as an important element of child development and an intregal part of quality education. Puente de Hozho would like to be able to upgrade the playground to provide a safe, well organized facility, consistent with the high quality academic environment of the school.
Their request:
One pair of soccer goals $2,000
6 outdoor basketball hoops/nets $240
4 tetherball sets $600
2 outdoor tables with benches $1,500
3 outdoor benches $1,200
Line courts and field $2,000
Rehabilitation of primary play area:
Replace top of retaining structure $2,000
Resurface with impact safe rubber surfacing $14,000 - If possible
Total $23,540
We received $14,991 in February, $22,051 in March and so far this month, $7,761, for a total of $44,803. We have already allocated $20,160 to the Donkaments Haven Account to provide perpetual monthly assistance for 60 children while they are waiting to be chosen by a sponsor. That leaves enough to cover this request and we will still have $1,103 to assist even more of our 'waiting' children.
We had requests from three projects in our Appalachian Division for $6000 each to replace playground equipment or buy mulch, but we feel the Puente de Hozho playground would be a real tribute and would be consistent with the suggestions from the participating players.
Could you please share your thoughts on this matter?
Barry, the total of $44,803 is incredible and we are ever so grateful to you and your following for taking the challenge to reach such a remarkable figure. You also had three terrific persons who chose to sponsor children individually!
I hope your heart is swelling with pride as mine is for all that you have made possible.
With admiration and sincere gratitude, I am
Sincerely yours,
Marian"
