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I think Boston can use some DU love and appreciation.
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Rec for A Valentine Heart Fundraiser For BPD (Original Post)
mercuryblues
Apr 2013
OP
Do they need the money? The guy who indentified one of the bombers & had his legs blown off
Luminous Animal
Apr 2013
#5
Think Progress states he works at CostCo and has insurance, but his needs exceed this.
Barack_America
Apr 2013
#11
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)1. kick :) n/t
mercuryblues
(14,522 posts)2. thanks
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)3. you're welks :)
I think it's a good idea!
kick it every now and then, I'd think a lot of people would like the idea.
Triana
(22,666 posts)4. I'm in. n/t
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)5. Do they need the money? The guy who indentified one of the bombers & had his legs blown off
has no insurance.
He needs the money.
mercuryblues
(14,522 posts)6. that's also good
I thought I heard there was already something set up for the victims.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)7. Does the BPD need the money?
I can see sending cards and flowers but actual cash for law union law enforcement that gets paid a solid salary with a good pension seems kind of odd.
Boston Police Department
1 Schroeder Plaza
Boston, MA 02120
mercuryblues
(14,522 posts)9. Police departments have funds
and charities that they give to.
mercuryblues
(14,522 posts)8. uhmmm
lets see. why don't you call them and ask.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)11. Think Progress states he works at CostCo and has insurance, but his needs exceed this.
CostCo is holding a fundraiser for him too.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)13. Cool! Thank you.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)10. For BPD and all the people of Boston:
nobodyspecial
(2,286 posts)12. I would say don't give money
but what about sending tons of pizzas to the department? There are DUers in the area to help make that happen.