Welcome to day three of our Netroots for the Troops, Inc. Holiday Fundraiser. Today we’ll be taking a look at three french hens as explained by our friendly pooties.
Netroots for the Troops is a DK tradition. We raise funds each year to create and send care packages to our troops. There's something magical about receiving a care package. Your donation will help us create and ship packages full of useful and fun things to our soldiers overseas. Boxes will be packaged next summer at Netroots Nation. More on how to donate below.
As you might know by now, each of the presents in the infamous song "Twelve Days of Christmas" are commonly believed to be allegorical references to Christian ideals. Three french hens is said to reference "faith, hope and charity". I can’t think of a more appropriate representation than Three French Hens for Netroots for the Troops. Our packages bring hope to our troops and remind them that those of us back here at home in the States have faith in their abilities to do their jobs and faith that they will come home safe.
Pooties, on the other hand, interpret three french hens much differently.
So there you have it...Three French Hens, the reality and as seen by the pooties.
What exactly has this cost us so far?
Carryover from yesterday: $423.98
Today's costs:
Three French Hens: $150
Two Turtle Doves: $100
Partridge in a Pear Tree: $161.99
Today's total: $411.99
Running total: $835.97
That $835.97 could fill an awful lot of carepackages for the troops... remember you vote for the winning diary by making a donation!
Did you enjoy the diary? Now it's your turn to have some fun! Be sure to recommend the diary and make lots and lots of comments! The team with the highest number of comments and recommends at the end of the fundraiser will earn special recognition! Then, make a pledge and donation! Here's how:
- Visit our website
- At the top left corner of your screen, select "Find A Team/Participant"
- Under the blank box, click "Show All Teams"
- Click on the Team Name for Today's Team
- At the top left corner of your screen, select "Make A Donation"
It's that simple! Now, on with the games!