Call to Action and Acts #10, #11, and #12

Hi everybody,

Sorry for the delayed posting. But I have big news: a new project! And I need YOUR help to do it!

We need your help!

This Sunday, my friend Daniele and I are going to drive down to San Diego to help out a charity called Border Angels. For those of you haven't been following this story, thousands of migrant children are fleeing dangerous situations south of the border and have arrived on our doorstep. Border Angels is having a donation drive to help them, collecting the following items:

• Clean stuffed animals/teddy bears
• Other toys
• Children's blankets
• Diapers
• Cardboard Boxes
• Packing tape
• Heavy duty trash bags

If you would like to donate any of these items, you can send them to me at home or at work (please email me for addresses). If you're unable to get these items, I will be happy to pick them up for you if you can Paypal me the amount you would like to spend. Border Angels also accepts monetary donations at the following address: PO Box 86598 San Diego CA 92138.

I think this is a very important cause and really hope you'll consider participating however you can. How we treat children in need dictates everything about who we are as people and as a country.

Now, on to deeds already done!

It's a puppy! Everyone loves puppies, right?

#10. Danny's Birthday

I heard about a boy named Danny Nickerson via the interwebz, age almost 6, with an inoperable brain tumor. No longer able to go to school, he had just one request for his birthday: please send cards. And people did, myself included. Danny received more than 100,000 cards on his big day. It's a terribly sad and tragic situation, but I like to see how people can rise to the occasion. You can read about Danny here.

Infecting the kid with my terrible humor.

You can still send Danny your well wishes at this address.

#11. Pearl's Choir

A couple weeks after starting this blog I received an email from my good friend Pearl, who I greatly admire. Pearl shows a constant dedication to social issues, especially combating social injustice, specifically where women, minorities, the disabled and the LGBT community are concerned.

She sings in a New York City choir called the Peace of Heart choir. Here's her description of their good works:

We do a lot of outreach to the NYC community, including soup kitchens, shelters, hospices, hospitals, and the like, so I think we'd be right up your alley. Since you'dasked for people's suggestions, I thought you might be interested in our info. Our site is here: http://peaceofheartchoir.org.

You got it, Pearl. $10 donated, and more to come when I have more to spare. Readers, if you're looking for a good charity, consider investing in this one. If you live in New York, consider checking out their concerts!


#12. The Return of Magneto

Alright, this one's just for fun. Several years ago, I produced a short film for my friend Matt. For our Kickstarter campaign, we offered a reward to our biggest backer: a real prop from the production. At the end of the shoot, this little guy was packed off and sent to a new home:

BOW TO MY WILL, HUMANS!

He was not at all pleased about this arrangement. What had he done wrong? Why was he now suddenly on a shelf in a strange new land?

Luckily for him, his new masters decided to move to another country. I rescued him off said shelf and returned him via the postal service to his best and oldest friend, Matt. Still, he had a lot to say on the matter...

Be careful, Matt. Veeery careful with this one.

Until next time! And please get in touch if you're interested in helping out with Border Angels.