Charity is helping others, plain and simple; the amount/value is unimportant. I am impressed by the range of kindness expressed here.
I will have to pass on this one. I have no idea what are the import rules about knives in my country.
I did give to charity in the last year, though. My gf and I went to the pet store, bought a car trunk worth of dog food and took it to my local dog shelter, about 130 lbs of food, about 30lbs of it puppy food.
I'm happy to see other members doing similar donations. I thank you all, that is a really nice thing to do, for anyone with means to do it.
Viktor
Thank you for the excellent give-away contest Chicago X. I hope we see more of this Inspirational kind in the future.
James 2:15- 18 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm and eat well,” but you do not give them what the body needs, what good is it? So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works.
Showing works is not a Sin. Vanity is, but recognition where it's due is a good thing.
Edit: Not entering contest, as I'm not interested in these particular knives. But have volunteered plenty with my Church.
I have read and will abide by the rules.
I have $25 a week taken out of my paycheck for the united way along with contributing to other charities.
this was braggin’ i admit it hehe (and ive deleted the post). anyway, a few weeks ago i made up my mind and changed the general procedure of how to tackle the door situation especially when i am aware that no proper dimensioned 
bank notes are available in the house: very simple, i use the door opener installation (the door vid cam isnt in use) to first ask who’s out there. I would immediately release the buzzer for the mailman (flashlights, accessories, multitools, …) and be prepared to release or not release it if it’s …etc… :money_mouth_face:
I have read and abide by your rules.
I donate blood at least once a year and also donate to the Goodwill shop each year.
Thanks for the raffle, my friend!
thanks for doing something fun and generous, and i'm sorry that it somehow caused a completely inappropriate s*&%storm. i'm pretty sure that was the last thing you expected when posting this. i am dumbfounded as to how it happened, and how you were criticized for doing something nice. your post above stated you have been impressed with people's kindness on this forum. i completely agree, and have often felt pretty humbled and lucky (i'd say blessed, but i don't want any selective bible quotes coming my way) to associate, albeit just online, with some really great people. keep in mind that you, sir, are one of those great people, and have showed it repeatedly on this forum. i'm sure elsewhere as well. keep doing what you do, and don't let the out of nowhere, no basis bunk, deter you at all.
everyone is entitled to their viewpoint. selectively quoting things is not a good way to support that viewpoint though. there are other selective quotes that support otherwise, and ignoring those is pontification in the worst way. this is not a religious forum, but i am going to state my opinion here anyway, and that is any religion is at its worst when it self-righteously tells others they are wrong and bad, and there is only one right way. the fact that you were effectively told that while doing something generous and kind is completely absurd.
Thank you for your kind offer. I have read and will follow all stipulated rules.
Volunteering for local food ministries, helping at Senior Center and being a good neighbor.
I have read, and will abide by the rules.
I have been a member for longer than a month.
I have given to charity in the last year, either through effort or material goods.
I perform for the Annual Gator Holiday Children's Toy Run and Bike Rally each year.
It costs the band about $1000 split between the 4 of us. It's actually the only charity event that the band does each year. Its still listed on our website under the show schedule from last Nov. 18th.
http://www.kissalivethetribute.com
This year we will be doing it again.
My wife and I donate all of our clothing, shoes and old furniture to "Good Will"
We make regular donations of blood to the American Red Cross twice a year. The last time I donated was at Guitar Center in Feb of this year.
We just donated a 36" CRT / TV to St. Stevens for the children's library along with 10 children's dvd's.
We also make one donation to the American Cancer Society each year and one to the USAF Widows Association . Sometimes they only get $20 if times are rough.Most of the time they get $100.00 ea
Each Christmas when the March of Dime's bell's are ringing, all of the loose change goes into the kettle when we have any.
I ride and participate in all of the local VFW rides for wounded warriors.
- I have read, and will abide by the rules of the giveaway (and meet stated requirements).
- I have given time, money, and goods to multiple charities over the last year
- The last charity I gave to was Goodwill Industries.
Like all 3 but hoping for the Buck or small fixed blade. Thanks for the giveaway!
- I HAVE read, and will abide by the rules of the giveaway.
- I HAVE been a member for longer than 30 days from today.
- I HAVE given to charity in the last year, through material goods.
- The charity that I HAVE supported with donations is the Salvation Army.
Also please dont forget National Donut Day !! June 1st 
Here are a couple of knives that need to leave the Casa Del X, and what better way than via a BLF Giveaway ?
First off, a few rules:
- Recipient must be over 18 YES
- Recipient is responsible for knowing their local knife laws YES
- I am not responsible for any mishaps, injuries, severed appendages. YES
- Recipient must affirm that no crimes will be committed with the knife received. damn it ok YES
I will pay for shipping. International is OK, but I'm not responsible for any customs duty or mishaps.
To enter the giveaway:
- You must state that you have read, and will abide by the rules of the giveaway. YES
- You must have been a member for longer than 30 days from today. YES
- You must have given to charity in the last year, either through effort or material goods. YES
- You must list the charity that you've supported in your entry post. Gave a $20 donation to the Para olympic appeal today. I also spent the day at a community event assisting homeless people
- I have made over 60 blood donations
If you haven't given to charity, an acceptable alternative would be to add a link in your signature to the charity in my signature - Wardogs. Signature link should remain for at least 4 weeks.
These are my giveaway rules; if you don't think they are fair, feel free to not participate.
I will draw 3 names from a random number generator on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 5pm CST.
Enough of that, on to the goods:
* Knife #1 is a LARGE Buck lockback folding hunter/skinner, model number 397. It is Made in USA.
* Knife #2 is an Enlan EL-04 MCT, made in China
* Knife #3 is an Enlan small fixed-blade neck-knife, partially serrated.
thanks C- X
I have read, and will abide by the rules of the giveaway.
I have been a member for longer than 30 days from today.
I have given to charity in the last year - last time, to an animal shelter, our dog came from there 3 weeks ago!
No charity's for me.
Here's my entry. Looks like an awesome giveaway.
- I have read and will abide by the rules of the giveaway.
- I've been a member for over 30 days from this post.
- I've donated to Save the Children (supporting the Horn of Africa's worst hunger crisis in 60 years). One of the few charitable organizations that I trust with my money.
Rules followed.
Thanks CX!!!
You forgot the $25.11 you donated to me. :glasses:
Wait - you're in a KISS tribute band ?
That is very cool. I wish you were doing some Midwest gigs !!!
Thanks for the entries, folks. I have a ton of respect for everyone participating in any way.
i have read the rules
i am over 184
i have donated computers, clothing, appliances to the Salvation Army Store, Goodwill.
I have read and will abide by the rules of this giveaway.
I've always loved what the Salvation Army does for our country so I'm always dropping off old clothes and unused household items. I even give them tons of avocadoes and tangerines when they are in season. Just a little something for the employees to take home.
Thank you for this Chicago X!