Can You Help An Old School OSer?

[Shaver]

(NOTE: To Mods & Admins - I cleared this with Steve via Twitter... Hope it's not a big deal)

Hey Folks!

If you don't know me, my name is Clay Shaver and my history here at OS is... well... a long one. I was one of the original staffers here a life time ago. I'm a Senior Editor, wrote close to 100 reviews and feature pieces, made the first OS trip to E3, and, well, did more than my share of scrapping here in the forums.

With my resume out of the way... please indulge me for a quick second...

This Fall I'm running my first marathon with an amazing team from World Vision in an effort to raise money to bring clean water to parts of the world that need it most. The statistics are daunting and horrifying, especially as a parent, on the number of children who die every day simply because they don't have access to clean, reliable drinking water. Meanwhile, here in the states, we have cleaner water in our toilets than they do on their best day.

(Oh boy... here it comes....)

So I've committed to raising $1310 dollar ($50 for each mile of the marathon) before the race. $50 in that part of the world will provide clean water for a person for their entire life. The same $50 dollars that you'd spend on dinner and a movie.... a night of drinks.... hell... less than a new game.... for that $50 you can literally save someone's life.

If you're interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please visit my personal fund-raising page: http://team.worldvision.org/goto/remodelingclay

I know I'm not the most active member of the OS Community these days (yes... I'm a 40 year old father now...), but as someone whose spent over a decade with this group, I know it's full of amazing, generous folks.

Please consider making a donation. $5, $10, $25.... whatever you can do helps!

THANKS!!!

Clay Shaver (The artist formerly known as Clay_OS)

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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Nice work. Hope you reach your goal.

[buickbeast]

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I spent almost 2 years in the Middle East and it's amazing how many little things we take for granted in our day-to-day lives; for example, clean water. Once you see a small child struggle with life because of something as basic as water, it really makes you rethink your worries.

I can't afford much, but I'm happy my $ is goin help out a kid.

[SPTO]

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I hope you meet your goal unfortunately, I don't have a credit card so I can't give but I would if I could.

[Shaver]

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I spent almost 2 years in the Middle East and it's amazing how many little things we take for granted in our day-to-day lives; for example, clean water. Once you see a small child struggle with life because of something as basic as water, it really makes you rethink your worries.

I can't afford much, but I'm happy my $ is goin help out a kid.

Really appreciate it!

Every dollar counts.

When I first made the decision to support this cause, the first thing I did was walk around my house and count the places where I can get clean drinking water. It's amazing! Sinks. Showers. Hoses. We run clean water into our toilets, dishwashers and clothes washing machines. Meanwhile, there are parts of the work where they're forced to drink the same water than the steer crap in.

Humbling.

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I hope you meet your goal unfortunately, I don't have a credit card so I can't give but I would if I could.

A check could be mailed... Just saying, there's other options.

I think it's great that you're doing this, Clay. $50 is a ridiculously small price to pay in saving an innocent child's life.

I know this is going to sound offensive, although that is not my intent, but I really hope we crush your goal of $1,300+ here in this thread. That will take a lot some manning up by the community here, so I challenge everyone here to really ask yourself if a mere 50 dollars is too much to donate to give a kid clean drinking water for life.

You can't even buy a used copy of NCAA Football 2014 for 50 dollars.

Let's get it done, OS. I'm not trying to guilt people here and am only trying to help.

[Blzer]

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** sob story sob story **

So I've committed to raising $1310...

** explanation explanation **

If you're interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please visit my personal fund-raising page: http://team.worldvision.org/goto/remodelingclay

** pretends like he cares as he never comes back until he tells another sob story **

Ooooh no, I've heard these scam artists before. Next thing you'll want us to do is Evan us into giving you relationship advice. Well I have an oceanside property in Fresno for you, buddy!

Ha, just kidding. I'd gladly make a donation if PayPal was accepted. I know I could get off my lazy *** and mail something to you, but hopefully I get to be the unlazy one if you want something to give.

Hope you fill up that donation, and it's good to see you back time to time!

[SPTO]

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A check could be mailed... Just saying, there's other options.

I didn't see the check option, thanks.

EDIT: I still don't see it.

[Shaver]

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A check could be mailed... Just saying, there's other options.

I think it's great that you're doing this, Clay. $50 is a ridiculously small price to pay in saving an innocent child's life.

I know this is going to sound offensive, although that is not my intent, but I really hope we crush your goal of $1,300+ here in this thread. That will take a lot some manning up by the community here, so I challenge everyone here to really ask yourself if a mere 50 dollars is too much to donate to give a kid clean drinking water for life.

You can't even buy a used copy of NCAA Football 2014 for 50 dollars.

Let's get it done, OS. I'm not trying to guilt people here and am only trying to help.

I LOVE this guy! Everyone.... follow him up the hill!!!

Ooooh no, I've heard these scam artists before. Next thing you'll want us to do is Evan us into giving you relationship advice. Well I have an oceanside property in Fresno for you, buddy!

Ha, just kidding. I'd gladly make a donation if PayPal was accepted. I know I could get off my lazy *** and mail something to you, but hopefully I get to be the unlazy one if you want something to give.

Hope you fill up that donation, and it's good to see you back time to time!

Shhhhhh... be cool and I can make it worth your while.

Yeah, unfortunately, there isn't a PayPal option directly with the site. I know PayPal use to have the ability to give you a one off "CC Number" for online transactions that required them. Not sure anymore.

Appreciate the support. I've seen this community do some amazing things. Would love to have your support on this.

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You can't even buy a used copy of NCAA Football 2014 for 50 dollars.

I was with you until here. That's just flat out incorrect.

Under $40 brand new on Amazon as of right now:

Link

Anyway, back to the thread...

[ChaseB]

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I got you buddy, I'll be making a donation.

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I didn't see the check option, thanks.

EDIT: I still don't see it.

Well... I meant sending a PM to Clay and setting it up...

[The 24th Letter]

I will definitely be contributing

[Shaver]

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I got you buddy, I'll be making a donation.

Thanks, Chase. Appreciate the support! This community is insane, but they never fail to impress.

Anything you guys can do is great.

[Shaver]

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Thanks to everyone for the support so far! Really appreciate every penny! Every cent really does make a difference! Keep it comin', OS!