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We have members in my church who are asking for people to help Lexie win this contest.  I thought that if our Forum group could help with this, she might have a good chance of winning. Any votes would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Our great-niece Lexie was entered in a contest to try and win $1,000 for a theropedic trycicle that is not covered by insurance.  She was selected as one of ten finalists.  The finalist that gets the most votes wins.  The link to vote is below. We would appreciate your support and any of your friends that would like to help.  The voting lasts thru Nov.12.  You can vote once every day.  
This bike would help strengthen her legs and hopefully help her reach her dream of walking.  Lexie will be 4 on Nov.13.  What a wonderful birthday gift this would be for her and all of us.

http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm (http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm)

When you get to the link, on the left it will say "who will you pay it forward to".  Under that, the third one down, "Grace Leanen for a bike for a child with cerebral palsy"-mark that and press vote at the bottom. Thank you!

Me too...good luck, hope she gets this. :clap:

Thank you!  We are doing well with the voting and really want to win this for her!   :thumbsup:

Got it and have passed it on, I hope she gets it!!!  :2thumbsup:

Wonderful!  Thank you!

Me three! :thumbsup: :handshake:

Thanks, MAK!

Put in my vote tonite.  Good luck with this Kris.

Thanks Carol and everyone who is continuing to vote each day for this great cause! A reminder- the voting continues until November 12th and you can vote once per day.

Lexie absolutely has my votes. Praying she wins.

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Kris this is a good cause and I'm only too happy to help! :thumbsup:

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Thanks, MAK!!! It's looking good so far!

I just saw this so did it right away and she sure gets my vote!  Good luck!

Just put in my daily vote!   :thumbsup:

As a physiotherapist, I know how important such a tricycle can be for a patient.  It could really make a huge difference in her life!  The voting seems to be going well in Lexie's favour, which is great!  Thanks for including us in this chance of giving her a better future, Kris!  We all need a reminder occasionally that there are small but terribly important issues going on in this world of ours, outside of our own close circle!  I hope we will soon see a photo of her going happily on her way into a new, better future!

Best wishes,
Anne in Toronto

Thanks, Anne, for your words, Carol and all who are supporting this cause with your votes!  We're doing well but there's still 13 days left so just a reminder to keep placing your daily votes!

I had posted it in a horse forum I belong to, a great bunch of gals.  The head gal pinned it at the top so people would see it each day and remember to vote.  They're really keeping tabs on what % she is at.  bguitar She gets it we need a picture of her with it!!!!

Thanks so much!  We're in a really good position to win this contest but don't forget to keep on voting for the next 11 days to insure a win for Lexie!!  :clap:

http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm

When you get to the link, on the left it will say "who will you pay it forward to".  Under that, the third one down, "Grace Leanen for a bike for a child with cerebral palsy"-mark that and press vote at the bottom.

 :thumbsup: :handshake:

A reminder: Please vote for Lexy.

Thanks for posting the reminder, Annette!  I spoke with Grace Leanen yesterday (the lady who did the video about Lexie) and told her how our Forum group and others were all voting. She was thrilled to know that all of us are helping win this and was going to tell Lexie's mother. I also told her that everyone would like to see a follow-up story in the event that she wins (and it's looking really good!) and she said the bank will do a story and picture follow-up of the winner.  :thumbsup:   

Can't wait to to see her on her new bike Kris!  :clap:

That's so awesome Kris.  It's great seeing this community of caring folks help out with something like this.  Keep the votes coming!   :clap:

I wish we could vote more than once a day. (http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/angel3210/coffeehouse/med%20smileys/med-vote.gif) She's got it in the bag already!

:ditto:

It's great to see so many votes!

As reminder: Vote for Lexie.

If we could vote more than once a day, their computers would continuously be down, as they wouldn't be able to handle the volume!!   :hysterical:
Anne in Toronto

We're sprinting towards the end having currently 61% of the votes and only 6 more days left in the contest!  Don't forget to place your vote once each day for Lexie! Thank you, Forum members!!  :2thumbsup:

Grace Leanen for a bike for a child with cerebral palsy    
   61% (3871) votes

Let's keep it going! Doing great so far!  :clap:

3rd one down, click it and scroll down to place your vote!

http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm (http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm)

3960 votes 62%  :2thumbsup:

 :mbanana: bguitar Oh yeah!  We're doing well as we come to the last few days of voting which ends this Friday. Don't forget-vote each day for Lexie!

http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm (http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm)

Grace Leanen for a bike for a child with cerebral palsy   

62% (4088) Votes! Good feelings on this one  :clap:

Now 4,089!  WooHoo!   :clap:

 ;)

   63% (4239) Oh she's got it!  :clap: Good for you Lexie!  (4240) now!!

For sure now with just 3 days left!  :mbanana: bguitar Thanks for voting, everybody!

I'm so happy for Lexie!!!  What wonders a few seconds out of a day can make!!  We'll be waiting for that photo!  May the tricycle make a huge difference on the pathway of her life!!

Anne in Toronto

  :yahoo:   Yay for Lexie! Glad we could help.   :dance1:

   65% (4809) for Lexie!! I'm so happy for her.    :thumbsup:

The horse board I belong to has the post pinned at the top so the post didn't get lost and as a reminder.  They have all be very excited about it too and keeping track of what % she's at.  Can't wait to see it!!!!  :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

Posted today on the TVFCU's website:   :winner: LEXIE!!!  :clap:


TVFCU's Pay it Forward Top 10
Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union has "Paid it Forward." Congratulations to Grace Leanan for having 4,823 votes.

Here's what we've been voting for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWWmx6Lgxes&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWWmx6Lgxes&feature=player_embedded)

 :thanx: to everyone who helped make this possible by placing your votes.  I will post any follow-up story and pics when they become available. 

This is for all of you!

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(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/CommentCrazyGirl/Smileys%20Sayings/Thanks%20Occasions/congratulations.gif) to Lexie, I am so thrilled. Pay it forward, pays off! (http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz192/denistephenson/smileys/smiley%20love/1805798xvk60ul7sy.gif)

 goodnews:  That's AWESOME!. Use those legs Lexie! :yahoo: :the_wave: :the_wave:
                                                                             :congrats:

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WooHoo!  Hooray for Lexie!  Can't wait to see her riding her new bike.   :clap:

Do I remember correctly that today is Lexie's birthday?

Today  Lexie is 4.(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x296/nightingalesings/Smileys/birthday-2.jpg) Happy Birthday Lexie!

The voting seems over.
I read on the page "Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union has "Paid it Forward." Congratulations to Grace Leanan for having 4,823 votes!"  bguitar

 :b-day:  Happy birthday Lexie!   :3postrule:

              :3postrule:    Happy 4th birthday, Lexie!!   :b-day: :happybday:

 :rose: Happy birthday, Lexie and many fun with your new tricycle!  :b-day:  :congrats:

Happy 4th Birthday Lexie!

Enjoy that new bike and strengthen those legs.  We know you can do it. 

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An update has been posted and thanks again to all those that voted and made this a win for Lexie!!

http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm (http://www.tvfcubatavia.com/updates/pif_video.htm)

Dear Kris,

Thank you so much for letting us play a part in this win for Lexie!   As I watched the video, I started wondering who exactly had won the most -- Lexie, because she has her tricycle, will gain from the exercise, the independence it will afford her, or we the people who voted for her day after day.  It is hard to get people to act together these days, in any effort.  It is hard to get people to cooperate in a local situation, but it is next to impossible to get the international community to do anything together!  And, in fact, we're all very tired of always being asked to give, to do our green part, to pay out more and more, collect less and less...  But when an opportunity comes along and the joy of that opportunity becomes contagious, we suddenly don't feel put upon -- we feel bigger, more powerful, more excited, just plain happier!  So, thank you again for including us in your desire to do the best possible for your Lexie -- now OUR Lexie!!  We have all benefitted immeasurably!!  And I'll bet that I'm not the only one grinning and searching for tissues!

My very best wishes and thanks,
Anne in Toronto

 :crying:  Happy tears for Lexie!   :2thumbsup: :heart:

Truly Awesome!   :clap:

Beautifully said, Anne, and I think as a "team" that we all came away winners!    :clap:

Thanx so much for the update showing the tricycle.  Can you get a picture and post it of her Lexie with it?  I'm so glad we could all help her get it!!!  :clap:

Here is a link to the letter that Lexie's mom, Jennifer, wrote to our church and she also thanks all the voters who helped make this possible.  Thought I would share:

http://bergenumc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=33208&PID=830238 (http://bergenumc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=33208&PID=830238)

Guess what's going to be under the tree for Lexie this year!!

How heartwarming Kris. Thank you so much. Oh I would love to be a bulb on her tree Christmas morning, I'd be twinkling. Bless that little girl.

Kris thank you for posting that! I have tears in my eyes. And Donna I bet you'd be the brightest bulb on that tree!! Much love to Lexie!!! :heart:

Kris,

Thank you so much for sharing Lexie's mother's letter.  I am so glad that she feels the love that has gone out to Lexie from all of the people involved in her life, one way or another.  I hope that her mother realizes our love is for her, too.  We know, without even knowing her, that she has carried a big job and should realize that this "gift" for Lexie is for her, too.  To help assure her that people do care, that people want her little girl to walk as much as she does and maybe, just a little, we can help with that responsibility just a wee bit.
And to you -- who obviously have always helped with that work of caring, I hope that you will collect some of that love, too.  'Cause you know, that's why we voted every day.  For you, because this little girl obviously means so much to you.  How can I say this...  That little girl is important to all of us.  All children are our responsibility, our future.  But you are the person we know.  We did it as much for you as for Lexie.  And I hope our love will brighten your festive tree, as brightly as we mean it to!
And to the group -- this is what I was going on about earlier.  This is what a group is for.  To share hard times with others, to make it not quite as hard.  To share the love we all have in abundance, if we only look deeply for it.  And to participate as a group, not a lot of separate members.  We all, leaders and members are a group together, one as dependant on the other, as the other way around and this is what we all can do together...
I'll get down off my soapbox.  I've had way too much to say today.  I just want everyone to care for each other...  People have always been my "thing".  It's why I work in the medical field.  It's why I live...
Kris -- all the best to you and yours!  I am so extremely happy, that we could help out!!

With all best wishes,
Anne in Toronto

Kris - Thanks so much for sharing this letter from Lexie's mom.  I'm so glad that this group was able to help.  - Carol P.

Just an update on Lexie:

According to her mom, she's still very much enjoying her tricycle that your votes helped make possible. The really big news was that she got to go to Disney World this summer! She was accompanied by her mom, her best friend and his parents-made possible through the Make a Wish Foundation that paid for the entire trip for everyone! 

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Lexie is sure very happy!  :happy:

That's great!!!  And Disneyland  :2thumbsup:

That's wonderful for Lexie! I'm so happy to hear this! Thanks!! :crying:

That is such great news!  Thanks for sharing Kris.   goodnews:

 :2thumbsup: Excellent news for Lexie!  ;D