Comments on: LET’S GET THIS FOUNDATION! http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: clodagh t http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-57941 clodagh t Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:43:33 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-57941 Hey Joey, This is fantastic idea joey, I will email the lets get this foundation aswell but i was wondering ,i have loads of books my kids have grown out of and was wondering if you would use them and if so how do i go about sending them,also if there was any fund raising drive i could do here in ireland just let me know. Thank you for the past year and a half, i say you guys in dublin in January and let me tell you it was everything and more, i just hope you guys will come back again, thank you again and enjoy your break with your wife and gorgeous son,if the rumours are right i wish you all the best with the new arrival all my love Clodagh from ireland Hey Joey,

This is fantastic idea joey, I will email the lets get this foundation aswell but i was wondering ,i have loads of books my kids have grown out of and was wondering if you would use them and if so how do i go about sending them,also if there was any fund raising drive i could do here in ireland just let me know.

Thank you for the past year and a half, i say you guys in dublin in January and let me tell you it was everything and more, i just hope you guys will come back again, thank you again and enjoy your break with your wife and gorgeous son,if the rumours are right i wish you all the best with the new arrival

all my love
Clodagh from ireland

]]> By: oznicky http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-57300 oznicky Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:44:29 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-57300 That is fantastic Joey! I would've loved to have helped out if you were coming to OZ. Oh well, maybe sometime in the future!!!! That is fantastic Joey! I would’ve loved to have helped out if you were coming to OZ. Oh well, maybe sometime in the future!!!!

]]> By: lia320 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56765 lia320 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:15:50 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56765 Thank you so much for giving us all the opportunity to help! This is why we love you guys soooo much! Not only have you touched all our lives but the love continues to spread through all the work you guys do every day! We are truly blessed to be blockheads! Thank you so much for giving us all the opportunity to help! This is why we love you guys soooo much! Not only have you touched all our lives but the love continues to spread through all the work you guys do every day! We are truly blessed to be blockheads!

]]> By: sandraetleo http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56726 sandraetleo Tue, 26 May 2009 11:43:24 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56726 Hello gas why there is u that a single concert in France? Your music is éxcélentes and on the Seine you are really for the pip(top)! Danny really you are bleufant! The break(break dance) dance ouah terrible! Has bientot in France gone a young and to the Gironde this time this it has of beautiful corner(place) also in the South there kiss and ILY Hello gas
why there is u that a single concert in France?
Your music is éxcélentes and on the Seine you are really for the pip(top)!
Danny really you are bleufant! The break(break dance) dance ouah terrible!
Has bientot in France gone a young and to the Gironde this time this it has of beautiful corner(place) also in the South there
kiss and ILY

]]> By: kyoticca http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56725 kyoticca Tue, 26 May 2009 11:07:25 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56725 Great Idea, Question: Are the books going to local or international Charities? Great Idea, Question: Are the books going to local or international Charities?

]]> By: jons_woman http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56724 jons_woman Tue, 26 May 2009 02:30:01 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56724 joey- you are so thoughtful! this is a great idea! i am so excited about this& can't wait to get started on this! LET'S GET THIS! love you! LONG LIVE THE BLOCK! lupe in fort worth, tx joey-

you are so thoughtful! this is a great idea! i am so excited about this& can’t wait to get started on this! LET’S GET THIS!

love you!
LONG LIVE THE BLOCK!

lupe in fort worth, tx

]]> By: donniegirl79 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56723 donniegirl79 Mon, 25 May 2009 17:55:22 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56723 DONE AND DONE! Whether I get picked or not, I'll have PLENTY of books for you. LET'S GET THIS!!!! FULL SERVICE! :) DONE AND DONE! Whether I get picked or not, I’ll have PLENTY of books for you.

LET’S GET THIS!!!! FULL SERVICE! :)

]]> By: mc2knight http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56721 mc2knight Mon, 25 May 2009 17:03:52 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56721 This is an awesome idea! I just had a baby and I started reading to him before he was ever born and at 2 weeks old (as of today) :) I read to him. Its the little things like that the get overlooked and it is amazing that you guys are doing this to make a difference! :) LET'S GET THIS! :) This is an awesome idea! I just had a baby and I started reading to him before he was ever born and at 2 weeks old (as of today) :) I read to him. Its the little things like that the get overlooked and it is amazing that you guys are doing this to make a difference! :) LET’S GET THIS! :)

]]> By: powell647 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56720 powell647 Mon, 25 May 2009 16:10:51 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56720 This is one of the best ideas I have ever heard of! YOu guys are amazing, and I love that you're calling it the "Let's Get's This Foundation - helping the world Step By Step." VERY CATCHY! Love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is one of the best ideas I have ever heard of! YOu guys are amazing, and I love that you’re calling it the “Let’s Get’s This Foundation - helping the world Step By Step.” VERY CATCHY! Love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: jomary noel http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56719 jomary noel Mon, 25 May 2009 15:18:23 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56719 Hi Guys...... How are you!!!!! That´s exactly why I fall in Love About You.... I love and really appreciate your mood to be and help others in this case CHILDREN. It´s a GREAT IDEA!!!!! Let´s get This!!! >FOUNDATION. Joe... Jordan .... JOHN... DANNY, DONNIE........ thanks to be here in the world.... I´ll wait for the next news about . I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! Help me little!!! what can I do to be in twitter??? ALL MY LOVE :::::.... Your FRIEND and FAN FOR ALL MY LIFE. MARISOL LEON MIRANDA. carmen009@hotmail.es Hi Guys…… How are you!!!!! That´s exactly why I fall in Love About You…. I love and really appreciate your mood to be and help others in this case CHILDREN. It´s a GREAT IDEA!!!!! Let´s get This!!! >FOUNDATION.
Joe… Jordan …. JOHN… DANNY, DONNIE…….. thanks to be here in the world…. I´ll wait for the next news about . I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

Help me little!!! what can I do to be in twitter???

ALL MY LOVE :::::…. Your FRIEND and FAN FOR ALL MY LIFE.
MARISOL LEON MIRANDA.
carmen009@hotmail.es

]]> By: sktergurl http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56718 sktergurl Mon, 25 May 2009 02:02:36 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56718 That is such an amazing idea & such a great foundation. I will for sure bring a book. That is such an amazing idea & such a great foundation. I will for sure bring a book.

]]> By: suz96 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56717 suz96 Sun, 24 May 2009 21:35:08 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56717 This is an amazing idea!!! Unfortunately I can't afford to attend the concert in Toronto right now. But I am sure I can afford to buy a book and donate it...please let me know how I can donate a book without going to a concert. Believe if I could go to a concert to do it I would, but life right now is tough me and my children, but I would love to help anyway I can. I just noticed the ad below for the donating to cancer...awesome! Cancer is terrible disease...I lost my husband 4 months ago to cancer...it's so hard, I hope they find a cure for all types of cancer, so no one ever has to go through losing a loved one. It's so awesome that you guys are helping out in anyway you can! You guys rock! This is an amazing idea!!! Unfortunately I can’t afford to attend the concert in Toronto right now. But I am sure I can afford to buy a book and donate it…please let me know how I can donate a book without going to a concert. Believe if I could go to a concert to do it I would, but life right now is tough me and my children, but I would love to help anyway I can. I just noticed the ad below for the donating to cancer…awesome! Cancer is terrible disease…I lost my husband 4 months ago to cancer…it’s so hard, I hope they find a cure for all types of cancer, so no one ever has to go through losing a loved one. It’s so awesome that you guys are helping out in anyway you can! You guys rock!

]]> By: Mayra http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56715 Mayra Sun, 24 May 2009 16:52:59 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56715 This is a terrific idea! Joey Joe, you make me proud. Books do change everything. I wil be showing up in Tinely Park, Illinois 6/26 with a few of my all time favorite kids' books. Till then, my love always Mayra Esquivel www.myspace.com/aryam26 http://twitter.com/mayrablockhead This is a terrific idea!
Joey Joe, you make me proud.
Books do change everything.
I wil be showing up in Tinely Park, Illinois 6/26
with a few of my all time favorite kids’ books.
Till then, my love always
Mayra Esquivel
http://www.myspace.com/aryam26
http://twitter.com/mayrablockhead

]]> By: lovestosing http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56713 lovestosing Sun, 24 May 2009 02:54:43 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56713 Joey This Is An Amazing Idea From An Amazing Guy. I Would Love To Be Apart And Help In Anyway Possible. See You In DETROIT!!!!! Joey This Is An Amazing Idea From An Amazing Guy. I Would Love To Be Apart And Help In Anyway Possible. See You In DETROIT!!!!!

]]> By: amy king http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56711 amy king Sun, 24 May 2009 00:43:20 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56711 Hi guys! I just wanted to say how awsome it is that you came up with the idea for the lets get this foundation! It means a lot to me that you are always trying to better the lives of others! I'll be helping out by buying a childrens' book online since you canceled your charlotte show. I wish I could be at the atlanta show, but it's too late to buy tickets. Any way, I apprciate all the good that you are doing!!!!!!!!!! You all are the best!!!!!!!! Please don't forget about charlotte on your next tour in the u.s. I love you all very very much!!!!!!!!!!!!! With Love Always, Amy Hi guys! I just wanted to say how awsome it is that you came up with the idea for the lets get this foundation! It means a lot to me that you are always trying to better the lives of others! I’ll be helping out by buying a childrens’ book online since you canceled your charlotte show. I wish I could be at the atlanta show, but it’s too late to buy tickets. Any way, I apprciate all the good that you are doing!!!!!!!!!! You all are the best!!!!!!!! Please don’t forget about charlotte on your next tour in the u.s. I love you all very very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With Love Always,
Amy

]]> By: What I Was Meant to Do - Now I Know! | They Call Me Wahmmy http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-6/#comment-56710 What I Was Meant to Do - Now I Know! | They Call Me Wahmmy Sat, 23 May 2009 15:56:53 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56710 [...] Let’s Get This Foundation [...] [...] Let’s Get This Foundation [...]

]]> By: majocha http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56708 majocha Sat, 23 May 2009 04:10:06 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56708 yes i think reading is great for younger children my children are currently in head start and the are looking to cut budgeting for the head start program here in pennylvania and then to top it off i love reading to my children and i hear that our local libary might be closing due to funding you are right our children are our future and they need to get a great start in life buy learning to read early will expand there horizons thank you for all you do the book drive would be great see you soon in pittsburgh yes i think reading is great for younger children my children are currently in head start and the are looking to cut budgeting for the head start program here in pennylvania and then to top it off i love reading to my children and i hear that our local libary might be closing due to funding you are right our children are our future and they need to get a great start in life buy learning to read early will expand there horizons thank you for all you do the book drive would be great see you soon in pittsburgh

]]> By: Teresa DexterP http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56707 Teresa DexterP Sat, 23 May 2009 04:06:16 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56707 Joe, Hi there! I just read your blog. Fantastic idea! I'm a kindergarten teacher and I know that many people would support this. Can't wait to help out and tell others too. LET'S GET THIS! :) Teresa Joe,
Hi there! I just read your blog. Fantastic idea! I’m a kindergarten teacher and I know that many people would support this. Can’t wait to help out and tell others too. LET’S GET THIS! :)
Teresa

]]> By: luvindankotb4eva http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56706 luvindankotb4eva Sat, 23 May 2009 03:58:27 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56706 Just thought of this...What about people goin' around 2 diff schools/kid events 2 read 2 the kids? To kinda "encourage" it in addition 2 giving the books??? I've got some other ideas 2... AHHHH! My head's gonna explode!!! ~Heather....again P~town, VA Just thought of this…What about people goin’ around 2 diff schools/kid events 2 read 2 the kids? To kinda “encourage” it in addition 2 giving the books???
I’ve got some other ideas 2… AHHHH! My head’s gonna explode!!!
~Heather….again
P~town, VA

]]> By: luvindankotb4eva http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56705 luvindankotb4eva Sat, 23 May 2009 03:52:18 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56705 Gr8 idea Joe!!! I think it is WONDERFUL the way you guys are "payin' it 4wd"!!! I've sentcha my info, and am so more than willing 2 help out! Just lemme know what I can do, & I'll do my best!!! I went out 2nite & got 5 books 4 ya!!! I encourage my offspring 2 read, and it is wonderful 4 all kids 2 have that opportunity! I love things that help kids! Gr8 cause Joe! I gotta bounce! But, before I go, Just wanna letcha know that if he doesn't already have it, you & Barrett need to get Griffin "the Stinky Cheeseman"! It is 1 of the best kids stories, & it is freakin' hillarious! Tell the other guys to get it for their kids if they don't already have it too! Later! <3 ya! Heather P~town, VA Gr8 idea Joe!!! I think it is WONDERFUL the way you guys are “payin’ it 4wd”!!!
I’ve sentcha my info, and am so more than willing 2 help out! Just lemme know what I can do, & I’ll do my best!!! I went out 2nite & got 5 books 4 ya!!! I encourage my offspring 2 read, and it is wonderful 4 all kids 2 have that opportunity! I love things that help kids! Gr8 cause Joe!
I gotta bounce! But, before I go, Just wanna letcha know that if he doesn’t already have it, you & Barrett need to get Griffin “the Stinky Cheeseman”! It is 1 of the best kids stories, & it is freakin’ hillarious! Tell the other guys to get it for their kids if they don’t already have it too!
Later!
<3 ya!
Heather
P~town, VA

]]> By: Tinkerbell70 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56704 Tinkerbell70 Sat, 23 May 2009 02:12:19 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56704 Hope you guys decide to reschedule West Palm Beach, Fl. NancyJane Hope you guys decide to reschedule West Palm Beach, Fl.

NancyJane

]]> By: fwallace http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56703 fwallace Sat, 23 May 2009 01:22:53 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56703 Dear Joe, Back in 1989, when the group released "This One's for the Children", I was 13 years old and that song inspired me and my best friend at the time to go out and help children that were in the "State system". With permission from my school, every classroom raised money to buy Christmas presents for about 30 children. Each child was able to send a list to "Santa", that was me and we were able to get one thing on that list for each child! I was never allowed to know the children's names, but it was so special for me. I sent your fan club a letter to let you all know about the project and ironically, one of your sisters sent me a letter back! I am so glad you are doing this. I am aware of the stats you briefly mentioned. Frightening! God bless, Francesca Tucson, AZ Dear Joe,

Back in 1989, when the group released “This One’s for the Children”, I was 13 years old and that song inspired me and my best friend at the time to go out and help children that were in the “State system”. With permission from my school, every classroom raised money to buy Christmas presents for about 30 children. Each child was able to send a list to “Santa”, that was me and we were able to get one thing on that list for each child! I was never allowed to know the children’s names, but it was so special for me. I sent your fan club a letter to let you all know about the project and ironically, one of your sisters sent me a letter back!

I am so glad you are doing this. I am aware of the stats you briefly mentioned. Frightening!

God bless,

Francesca
Tucson, AZ

]]> By: Dian http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56702 Dian Sat, 23 May 2009 00:38:29 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56702 Greetings from Indonesia! Hi Joey, this's such a great idea! I love books, i'll put this to action by donating books to my local charities! You & the rest are such a sweet heart! See you in Asia 2009 Love, Dian Jakarta-Indonesia Greetings from Indonesia!

Hi Joey, this’s such a great idea! I love books, i’ll put this to action by donating books to my local charities! You & the rest are such a sweet heart!

See you in Asia 2009

Love,

Dian
Jakarta-Indonesia

]]> By: Hedder P http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56701 Hedder P Sat, 23 May 2009 00:33:28 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56701 Joe! I love doing good for others and I am so glad to see that you guys want to do the same. After hanging out with you guys on the cruise, I know you are going to do lots of great things in the coming months and years! Thanks for a great time at sea and thanks so much for all you do through your music!! Joe! I love doing good for others and I am so glad to see that you guys want to do the same. After hanging out with you guys on the cruise, I know you are going to do lots of great things in the coming months and years! Thanks for a great time at sea and thanks so much for all you do through your music!!

]]> By: debbiesp http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56700 debbiesp Sat, 23 May 2009 00:29:26 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56700 Joey, I might not be attending a show -YET- I hope me and my friend will get to one. But I want to help out in any way possible! This is a cause I am very passionate about. I sent off an email. I am so eager to help out in anyway! Maybe a drive in my local town and a way to ship all the books I get to you and the foundation? -Debbie Sp Joey,

I might not be attending a show -YET- I hope me and my friend will get to one. But I want to help out in any way possible! This is a cause I am very passionate about.

I sent off an email. I am so eager to help out in anyway! Maybe a drive in my local town and a way to ship all the books I get to you and the foundation?

-Debbie Sp

]]> By: jedirrican http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56698 jedirrican Fri, 22 May 2009 23:44:38 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56698 Joey, I alrady semt an email to volunteer yesterday, and I just recieved a twitter saying to state area of show or location in the subject line. Do I need to resend my essay? Joey,
I alrady semt an email to volunteer yesterday, and I just recieved a twitter saying to state area of show or location in the subject line. Do I need to resend my essay?

]]> By: DonniesHoneyPeanutButtaskotch http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56697 DonniesHoneyPeanutButtaskotch Fri, 22 May 2009 23:30:20 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56697 SOO whats the email that we're supposed to be responding to? i want some information.. SOO whats the email that we’re supposed to be responding to? i want some information..

]]> By: christineb http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56696 christineb Fri, 22 May 2009 23:27:39 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56696 joey, not only are you cute, funny, faithful...you have a big heart. It shows. This is a great idea! I will be sure to bring some of my favorite books when i was growing up by Roald Dahl :) See you in Virginia soon! I can't wait to hear your new song 5 brothers and a million sisters , LIVE and on the download! :) Christineb aka josydaisyJKgirl from Virginia joey,

not only are you cute, funny, faithful…you have a big heart. It shows.

This is a great idea! I will be sure to bring some of my favorite books when i was growing up by Roald Dahl :)

See you in Virginia soon!
I can’t wait to hear your new song 5 brothers and a million sisters , LIVE and on the download! :)

Christineb aka josydaisyJKgirl
from Virginia

]]> By: Jenik http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56694 Jenik Fri, 22 May 2009 22:53:48 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56694 This is such a wonderful idea. Such a great reason why you guys are still as popular now as you were back in the day. Always thinking of your fans. This is such a wonderful idea. Such a great reason why you guys are still as popular now as you were back in the day. Always thinking of your fans.

]]> By: iheartnewkids http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56693 iheartnewkids Fri, 22 May 2009 22:25:36 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56693 That's so cool. I love it when celebrities use thier power for good. I don't have tix to a show right now since mine was cancelled but I'd love to donate online. Keep doin what your doin! Much Luv & Respect! That’s so cool. I love it when celebrities use thier power for good. I don’t have tix to a show right now since mine was cancelled but I’d love to donate online.

Keep doin what your doin!
Much Luv & Respect!

]]> By: daisylane37 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56692 daisylane37 Fri, 22 May 2009 22:06:07 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56692 Join our group on Facebook by searching "Let's Get This Foundation." Let's spread the word as quickly as we can! The shows start in just 2 weeks! ! ! ! my tagline for this charity: "Leaving today's footprint on a better tomorrow." With love & Thanks, Amanda N. Champagne Join our group on Facebook by searching “Let’s Get This Foundation.” Let’s spread the word as quickly as we can! The shows start in just 2 weeks! ! ! !

my tagline for this charity:

“Leaving today’s footprint on a better tomorrow.”

With love & Thanks,
Amanda N. Champagne

]]> By: sed http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56689 sed Fri, 22 May 2009 19:27:15 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56689 Hi Joe ! I think it's a great idea and would like to participate cause I love books and I think it's important for children to read (and it's seems that, in France - don't know in others countries - many childrens and adults continued to read although there is Internet now, video games and stuff like that and that's great ! So, would like to participate from France ! Tell me how (maybe we could, us, the "French Team", reunite some books and give it to some french fans who will come to see you in concert in USA ?!). So, hope that many fans will hear your call ! Hugs from France (where we are waiting for you again !!!). Love to all. Hi Joe ! I think it’s a great idea and would like to participate cause I love books and I think it’s important for children to read (and it’s seems that, in France - don’t know in others countries - many childrens and adults continued to read although there is Internet now, video games and stuff like that and that’s great ! So, would like to participate from France ! Tell me how (maybe we could, us, the “French Team”, reunite some books and give it to some french fans who will come to see you in concert in USA ?!). So, hope that many fans will hear your call ! Hugs from France (where we are waiting for you again !!!). Love to all.

]]> By: Ladybird http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56688 Ladybird Fri, 22 May 2009 19:08:36 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56688 What about parent training programs as one of the charities? I have seen parenting classes do wonders to help these kids because the parents don't know that 5 hours of TV a day is not helping and that reading is important. And as far as libraries go, often times they don't have the current popular books, or their too far away, or the parents don't want their kids walking to the library because it's not safe and they don't take them because it's not convenient for them. As much as I love libraries, if you actually want to get the books in the kids hands, think about classroom libraries because kids are in the room five days a week anyway, so they're around it and they see them. Just some thoughts. And again, please remember the Middle School kids as well. What about parent training programs as one of the charities? I have seen parenting classes do wonders to help these kids because the parents don’t know that 5 hours of TV a day is not helping and that reading is important.

And as far as libraries go, often times they don’t have the current popular books, or their too far away, or the parents don’t want their kids walking to the library because it’s not safe and they don’t take them because it’s not convenient for them. As much as I love libraries, if you actually want to get the books in the kids hands, think about classroom libraries because kids are in the room five days a week anyway, so they’re around it and they see them. Just some thoughts. And again, please remember the Middle School kids as well.

]]> By: Ladybird http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56687 Ladybird Fri, 22 May 2009 18:58:30 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56687 Oh thank you! I'm a Junior High School teacher in a city with a drop out rate that is 50%, and it's so hard to get these kids to read. As soon as I find an author that the kids enjoy I buy those books. I spent $200 alone this year on Twilight books because they would read them. I know that doesn't seem like a lot of money, but to a teacher, that's mega-bucks. Keeping the kids interested in reading is hard work, especially when their parents don't read, their older sisters are pregnant and their brothers are in a gang. These guys have no good role models. I know that reading campaigns are typically geared toward children, but lets not forget about the 11 to 15 year olds; they need good books too. Those are the ages when all the crucial decisions are made. Please help to give them the tools to reading too. Thanks a million! Oh thank you! I’m a Junior High School teacher in a city with a drop out rate that is 50%, and it’s so hard to get these kids to read. As soon as I find an author that the kids enjoy I buy those books. I spent $200 alone this year on Twilight books because they would read them. I know that doesn’t seem like a lot of money, but to a teacher, that’s mega-bucks. Keeping the kids interested in reading is hard work, especially when their parents don’t read, their older sisters are pregnant and their brothers are in a gang. These guys have no good role models. I know that reading campaigns are typically geared toward children, but lets not forget about the 11 to 15 year olds; they need good books too. Those are the ages when all the crucial decisions are made. Please help to give them the tools to reading too. Thanks a million!

]]> By: jonathan_dotrat http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56686 jonathan_dotrat Fri, 22 May 2009 18:27:03 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56686 LET’S GET THIS FOUNDATION FULL SERVICE BOOK DRIVE HELPING THE WORLD COLECT 1 MILLILION BOOKS…STEP BY STEP STEP 1: We can have lots of fun We need to teach the children the joy of reading. Can Wii bring an imagination back home? STEP 2: There’s so much we can do Together we can make a difference in the life of a child—who has made a difference in your life? STEP 3: It’s just you and me Combining the efforts of our million sisters we can do anything we set our hearts to. STEP 4: I can give you more Can’t give a book then give a buck everyone makes a difference STEP 5: Don’t you know the time has arrived The time is now to get us your books. Bring back the imaginations through the eyes of a child. Jubilee House 10 Melville Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Can’t mail them bring them to a concert sight drop off for more information: 1millbooks@gmail.com Still need more proof why I want to help? * More than 20% of adults read at or below a fifth grade level- far below the level needed to earn a living wage. The National Adult Literacy Survey found that over 40 million Americans age 16 and older have significant literacy needs. *As the education level of adults improves, so does their children’s success in school. Helping low-literate adults improve their basic skills has a direct and measurable impact on both the education and quality of life of their children. * 43% of people with the lowest literacy skills live in poverty. * 17% of people with the lowest literacy skills receive food stamps * 70% of people with the lowest literacy skills have no full or part time job. * Workers who lack a high school diploma earn a mean monthly income of $452 compared to $1,829 for those with a college degree. * The federal government provided $361 million dollars for adult education programs in 1996. This funding enables millions of families to participate in basic education programs that help people help themselves. * Over one million children drop out of school each year, costing the nation over $240 billion in lost earnings, forgone tax revenues, and expenditures for social services. * 44 million adults in the U.S. can't read well enough to read a simple story to a child. DO I NEED TO GO ON? LET’S GET THIS FOUNDATION

FULL SERVICE BOOK DRIVE
HELPING THE WORLD COLECT 1 MILLILION BOOKS…STEP BY STEP

STEP 1: We can have lots of fun
We need to teach the children the joy of reading. Can Wii bring an imagination back home?

STEP 2: There’s so much we can do
Together we can make a difference in the life of a child—who has made a difference in your life?

STEP 3: It’s just you and me
Combining the efforts of our million sisters we can do anything we set our hearts to.

STEP 4: I can give you more
Can’t give a book then give a buck everyone makes a difference

STEP 5: Don’t you know the time has arrived
The time is now to get us your books. Bring back the imaginations through the eyes of a child.

Jubilee House
10 Melville Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124

Can’t mail them bring them to a concert sight drop off for more information: 1millbooks@gmail.com

Still need more proof why I want to help?
* More than 20% of adults read at or below a fifth grade level- far below the level needed to earn a living wage. The National Adult Literacy Survey found that over 40 million Americans age 16 and older have significant literacy needs.

*As the education level of adults improves, so does their children’s success in school. Helping low-literate adults improve their basic skills has a direct and measurable impact on both the education and quality of life of their children.

* 43% of people with the lowest literacy skills live in poverty.
* 17% of people with the lowest literacy skills receive food stamps
* 70% of people with the lowest literacy skills have no full or part time job.

* Workers who lack a high school diploma earn a mean monthly income of $452 compared to $1,829 for those with a college degree.

* The federal government provided $361 million dollars for adult education programs in 1996. This funding enables millions of families to participate in basic education programs that help people help themselves.

* Over one million children drop out of school each year, costing the nation over $240 billion in lost earnings, forgone tax revenues, and expenditures for social services.

* 44 million adults in the U.S. can’t read well enough to read a simple story to a child.

DO I NEED TO GO ON?

]]> By: SILVERGOLD7 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56685 SILVERGOLD7 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:05:57 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56685 Joe, I am in absolute agreement with the “Let’s Get This Foundation”. I definitely want to be a part of this. Not only am I a mother, but I am a giver as well. My life’s purpose is centered around helping others. The fact is that no matter our status in life, somebody helped us get wherever we are today. I am studying Psychology and plan to focus on children and adolescents. Let’s Get This is absolutely crucial. Kuddos to you!! Sincerely, Sylvia aka Silvergold7 on NKOTB & Twitter (Silverandgold777@cox.net) Joe,
I am in absolute agreement with the “Let’s Get This Foundation”. I definitely want to be a part of this. Not only am I a mother, but I am a giver as well. My life’s purpose is centered around helping others. The fact is that no matter our status in life, somebody helped us get wherever we are today. I am studying Psychology and plan to focus on children and adolescents. Let’s Get This is absolutely crucial. Kuddos to you!!
Sincerely,
Sylvia aka Silvergold7 on NKOTB & Twitter (Silverandgold777@cox.net)

]]> By: SILVERGOLD7 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56684 SILVERGOLD7 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:03:29 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56684 Joe, erelJoe, @cox.net)Joe, I am in absolute agreement with the “Let’s Get This Foundation”. I definitely want to be a part of this. Not only am I a mother, but I am a giver as well. My life’s purpose is centered around helping others. The fact is that n o matter our status in life, somebody helped us get wherever we are today. I am stu dying Psychology and plan to focus on children and adolescents. Let’s Get This i s absolutely crucial. Kuddos to you!! Sincer ely, Sylvia aka Silvergold7 on NKOTB & Twitter (Silverandgold777@cox.net) Joe,
erelJoe,
@cox.net)Joe,
I am in absolute agreement with the “Let’s Get This Foundation”. I

definitely want to be a part of this. Not only am I a mother, but I am a giver
as well. My life’s purpose is centered around helping others. The fact is that n
o matter our status in life, somebody helped us get wherever we are today. I am stu
dying Psychology and plan to focus on children and adolescents. Let’s Get This i
s absolutely crucial. Kuddos to you!!
Sincer
ely,
Sylvia aka Silvergold7 on NKOTB & Twitter (Silverandgold777@cox.net)

]]> By: lizzyrod http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56683 lizzyrod Fri, 22 May 2009 15:47:45 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56683 JOE, YOU ALWAYS BE THE BEST, YOUR HEART IS GOLD. I LOVE YOU JOE, YOU ALWAYS BE THE BEST, YOUR HEART IS GOLD. I LOVE YOU

]]> By: Always an older fan http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56682 Always an older fan Fri, 22 May 2009 15:47:24 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56682 Okay so I'm like comment number 192 but I think this is an amazing idea! I have read to my son since he was born and he now loves books. Sitting down and reading with him is one of my favorite parts of the day! I will be sure to donate a book or books whatever way I can! Okay so I’m like comment number 192 but I think this is an amazing idea! I have read to my son since he was born and he now loves books. Sitting down and reading with him is one of my favorite parts of the day! I will be sure to donate a book or books whatever way I can!

]]> By: foreverNKOTBfan531 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56681 foreverNKOTBfan531 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:24:42 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56681 Hey Joe! Wow! What a great idea! I am so excited. I will be bringing as many books as I can when I see you in Cincinnati June 27th. I cannot wait to see what "Step 2" is. I know of some other fans that cannot get to Cincy for the show and I will see if they want to get in on the action of giving as well. Thanks guys for making a difference and encouraging others to do the same! See you in June. BLOCKHEAD FOR LIFE!!!!! LONG LIVE THE BLOCK!!! :) Hey Joe! Wow! What a great idea! I am so excited. I will be bringing as many books as I can when I see you in Cincinnati June 27th. I cannot wait to see what “Step 2″ is. I know of some other fans that cannot get to Cincy for the show and I will see if they want to get in on the action of giving as well.

Thanks guys for making a difference and encouraging others to do the same!

See you in June.
BLOCKHEAD FOR LIFE!!!!! LONG LIVE THE BLOCK!!! :)

]]> By: cand8529 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56680 cand8529 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:16 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56680 This is an awesome idea! As a mother of 5 I couldn't be more excited about such an awesome cause! You guys continue to amaze me - always giving back and always thinking of what you can do for others, your dedication is most admirable! I looking forward to my first 5* in St. Louis - I'll be there with as many books as I can get my hands on! Thanks so much for all you guys do!! Love ya all! Christy :) This is an awesome idea! As a mother of 5 I couldn’t be more excited about such an awesome cause! You guys continue to amaze me - always giving back and always thinking of what you can do for others, your dedication is most admirable! I looking forward to my first 5* in St. Louis - I’ll be there with as many books as I can get my hands on! Thanks so much for all you guys do!!
Love ya all!
Christy :)

]]> By: Patty Chou http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56679 Patty Chou Fri, 22 May 2009 14:25:41 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56679 Hey Joey Joe! Count on me.. I'll be there!! Love, Patty. Hey Joey Joe! Count on me.. I’ll be there!!
Love, Patty.

]]> By: jkparaguayanfan http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56678 jkparaguayanfan Fri, 22 May 2009 14:13:54 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56678 hiii amazing idea... again you guys make teh difference.. love ya from paraguay hope we can help from here too.. love ya hiii
amazing idea… again you guys make teh difference.. love ya from paraguay hope we can help from here too.. love ya

]]> By: Dawn W http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56677 Dawn W Fri, 22 May 2009 14:09:27 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56677 This is an excellent idea Joe, i'll definitely be supporting this. How about a book of all your stories to date and fans can also provide their stories of funny things they have done in getting to your concerts, following you around the county/ world, etc - i bet there are loads of funny stories from fans who joined you on the cruise, i am sure that all fans who couldn't make it would love to read about other fans experiences and your experiences!! I would imagine that all fans have at least one if not more stories. Its always good to read other peoples experiences, at least you then know that you are not as mad as you may think (i had a sock pinned to my wall for years, a hotel concierge told me it was Jordan's??!!) I am sure that this would have huge interest if it came from you guys and raise loads of funds for this charity as well for Cancer charities in memory of Betty Wood. You really are a great bunch of guys, Love you all!! LETS GET THIS!!! This is an excellent idea Joe, i’ll definitely be supporting this.

How about a book of all your stories to date and fans can also provide their stories of funny things they have done in getting to your concerts, following you around the county/ world, etc - i bet there are loads of funny stories from fans who joined you on the cruise, i am sure that all fans who couldn’t make it would love to read about other fans experiences and your experiences!! I would imagine that all fans have at least one if not more stories. Its always good to read other peoples experiences, at least you then know that you are not as mad as you may think (i had a sock pinned to my wall for years, a hotel concierge told me it was Jordan’s??!!) I am sure that this would have huge interest if it came from you guys and raise loads of funds for this charity as well for Cancer charities in memory of Betty Wood.

You really are a great bunch of guys, Love you all!!

LETS GET THIS!!!

]]> By: racheltahnee http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56676 racheltahnee Fri, 22 May 2009 13:53:41 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56676 I think it is so amazing what you guys are doing. Life is about doing something bigger than ourselves, and the amazing thing is that those opportunities are around us every single day. I was on the cruise and got to witness firsthand how incredible you guys are, not only performing, but with your fans, and all the things you do to make a difference in the world. I blogged about our experience, and the amazing thing is that this cruise became something so much bigger than my friends and I could have imagined. http://www.johnson-familylove.blogspot.com/ I think it is so amazing what you guys are doing. Life is about doing something bigger than ourselves, and the amazing thing is that those opportunities are around us every single day. I was on the cruise and got to witness firsthand how incredible you guys are, not only performing, but with your fans, and all the things you do to make a difference in the world. I blogged about our experience, and the amazing thing is that this cruise became something so much bigger than my friends and I could have imagined.

http://www.johnson-familylove.blogspot.com/

]]> By: MellyGush http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56674 MellyGush Fri, 22 May 2009 13:39:20 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56674 Hey there Joe. What a fantistic idea. I was just at a Scolastic book sale with a friend and itw as amazing the amount of books there. If I was going to a summer concert I would be in for sure...alas there are no shows near me. So what happens to those of us who aren't going to shows to get the download??? Just curious. Thank you so much for everything u do and continue to do. Love ya *SMILES* Hey there Joe.

What a fantistic idea. I was just at a Scolastic book sale with a friend and itw as amazing the amount of books there. If I was going to a summer concert I would be in for sure…alas there are no shows near me. So what happens to those of us who aren’t going to shows to get the download??? Just curious.

Thank you so much for everything u do and continue to do.

Love ya *SMILES*

]]> By: nkotbfan11061977 http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56673 nkotbfan11061977 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:09:30 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56673 Joe I love your idea! I have always been an avid reader and lover of books. I'm learning disabled but reading has always been my forte and strongest strength. In jr.high I was reading at a college level. My mom and dad always told me that a book can take you anywhere and they were right. I've been to so many places w/o even leaving my home. I am going to the blossom music center show in June on the 23rd. Will there be a drop off station where we can leave our books? Sincerely Your bookworm, Jeremy Fearer Girard, OH Joe I love your idea! I have always been an avid reader and lover of books. I’m learning disabled but reading has always been my forte and strongest strength. In jr.high I was reading at a college level. My mom and dad always told me that a book can take you anywhere and they were right. I’ve been to so many places w/o even leaving my home. I am going to the blossom music center show in June on the 23rd. Will there be a drop off station where we can leave our books?
Sincerely
Your bookworm,
Jeremy Fearer
Girard, OH

]]> By: nerissa_in_IL http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56672 nerissa_in_IL Fri, 22 May 2009 12:51:24 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56672 Joey-Joe, you are amazing! What a great idea! I would be honored to contribute to any cause nkotb promotes, and trust me, as a Master's Degree student, I know how important education and especially reading is to the development of a child. I will bring the science children books! :) Love you all! Joey-Joe, you are amazing! What a great idea! I would be honored to contribute to any cause nkotb promotes, and trust me, as a Master’s Degree student, I know how important education and especially reading is to the development of a child. I will bring the science children books! :) Love you all!

]]> By: melalicious http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56671 melalicious Fri, 22 May 2009 12:47:31 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56671 omg what a really good idea..im sure you will get tuns of books. hope us oversea's fans/friends can help you aswell. take care.xxx omg what a really good idea..im sure you will get tuns of books.
hope us oversea’s fans/friends can help you aswell.
take care.xxx

]]> By: Summersmom http://nkotb.com/blog/2009/05/lets-get-this-foundation/comment-page-5/#comment-56670 Summersmom Fri, 22 May 2009 12:19:00 +0000 http://nkotb.com/blog/?p=465#comment-56670 As a former Kindergarten teacher in an inner city, I know all too well about the lack of children's literature in some homes and schools. I will be bringing many books to the Camden concert. THANK YOU giving this important issue it's deserved attention! Once again, I am amazed by all of your hard work and dedication. As a former Kindergarten teacher in an inner city, I know all too well about the lack of children’s literature in some homes and schools. I will be bringing many books to the Camden concert. THANK YOU giving this important issue it’s deserved attention! Once again, I am amazed by all of your hard work and dedication.

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