keeping in mind what is important

by jojo phin fan on Jul 30, 2010 2:04 PM EDT

I know guys i haven't posted here in a while and i know guys that this has nothing to do with football, but as training camp begins please just take a moment to thank god for everything we have, and to keep in mind that there are people who are not as healthy as us who are in a struggle for their lives every single day of the year. The camp that i work in for kids with cancer recently went on a trip to New York City and we choreographed a dance for the campers and counselors at 8 pm in middle of times square in front of 15,000 people. This gave the children hope and inspiration in the fight for their lives for the rest of the year when they are not in camp, and even more so gave us the counselors inspiration knowing that if these sick children can do this, with hard work and dedication anything is possible. So for a few moments before we all jump into the new football season, give a quick prayer for all the sick children in the world who need a cure, and thank god for everything that we have. That is more important then any football rivalry great as it may be, Thanks guys, Jojo

Camp Simcha for Children with Cancer - "Waving Flags" Official Music Video (via ChaiLifelineChannel)

Camp Simcha Wavin' Flags performance in Times Square (via arielkhandadash)

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Great stuff. Rec'd!!!

by Crackback on Jul 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

gotta rec’d it

by J3TSFANFORLYF3 on Jul 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

Cheers, great stuff bro.

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by Matt Birch on Jul 30, 2010 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

thanks guys for the support

one of the most rewarding things ive ever done is to work in this camp for the last 3 years and its good to know that their are people who support you

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by jojo phin fan on Jul 30, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

I volunteer in a children's hospital doing magic tricks and I get more

back from the kids than they get from me.When I leave there I am so uplifted and thankful that I can’t come close to describing the feeling of seeing those kids smiling and laughing.

by Putnan Prince on Jul 30, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

true stuff dude

you gain a lot out of it

by jojo phin fan on Jul 31, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Post!

Have to take the time out every day to thank the Lord for everyday of our lives. The majority of people in this world don’t have the luxuries we do. We are extremely fortunate. Grace and Peace!

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by King A! on Jul 30, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

thanks for the support

it really means something

by jojo phin fan on Jul 31, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome post and video

Great work.

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by Acreman20 on Aug 1, 2010 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

thank you my friend

by jojo phin fan on Aug 1, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Things between Jets and Phins fans regrettably have gotten out of control here in the past so it’s truly great to see a Miami fan make a post like this.

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by John B on Aug 2, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

i have honestly tried to stay out of the petty fighting that goes on, bec its just plain stupid

this was an attempt to keep in perspective what is important, and except for some idiot cowboy fans most people agree with me

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by jojo phin fan on Aug 2, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Great and meaningful post

Ann I agree wholeheartledly with you. For the past 8 years I have been down here spending a ton of time doing volunteer work with the American Cancer Society. I tell you it’s tough sometimes listening to the stories, getting rejections from friends when I ask for small donations, but in the end you see the difference you make and you feel like you have actually done something.

So keep up the good fight brother, because let’s face it “kids with cancer” is one phrase that sickens the hell out of me.

by Togaman7 on Aug 3, 2010 5:56 PM EDT reply actions