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Xmas Party Video-Honor Walk Shirt Logo

Posted by: StormJunkie, 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 02:47 (GMT)

Video from the Christmas party for the residents of Bridge City, Tx.

On Saturday December 20th Portlight Strategies and Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team hosted a Christmas party for the residents of Bridge City, Tx. Presents were handed out by Santa, while a DJ played Christmas music; there were arts, crafts. games and a Christmas dinner for over 1,000 residents. The above video tells the story best; from the children's smiling faces as they play in the snow to the interviews with the residents who won the gift cards. This community was devastated by Hurricane Ike's massive storm surge and they have a long road to recovery. There were only 14 homes in this community of over 8,000 that did not sustain significant damage from Ike.

Many thanks go to the volunteers and donors that helped make this Christmas party a such a wonderful event. There is still a long road ahead for the people of Bridge City, but it was a chance to regain a little of the holiday season that was so rough for so many.

Portlight would like to thank all of the people that took part in the Honor Walk which helped raise funds to provide the party. Without you none of this would have been possible. As we move forward we desperately need to replenish funds that were exhausted on Ike relief. Portlight is currently planning a Spring Walk for Disaster Relief . We are in dire need of volunteers to make this event happen in multiple cities. There are many ways in which you can help. Please contact presslord@aol.com or john@portlight.org with your intent to help. We are having a conference call on January 7th to discuss and continue the planning for the Spring Walk. If you would like to help; then please contact us and we will send you the toll free call in number and the pass code. The success of this event plays a critical roll in preparing for future disasters and continuing our current efforts. Any help or support you can offer is greatly appreciated.

Portlight Strategies has already delivered five truck loads of supplies to the Texas Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Over $200,000 worth of durable medical equipment was delivered to the disabilities community in Houston and approximately $50,000 worth of supplies was delivered to the outlying and forgotten communities. These communities included Bridge City, Winnie-Stowell, and Crystal Beach Texas. We also delivered 80 pizza's to the residents on Bolivar Peninsula.

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Honor Walk Shirt (StormJunkie)

This is the graphic that is printed on the Portlight Honor Walk shirts which raised money to throw a Christmas party for the residents of Bridge City, Tx. Bridge City was inundated with Hurricane Ike's massive storm surge and only 14 homes in a population of 8000 did not sustain significant damage.

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1. AllyBama 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 04:04 (GMT)
glitter-graphics.com {{SJ}}..I have enjoyed watching the video of the Christmas party..looks like everyone really had a great time and what a wonderful undertaking for Portlight.. Member Since: 3.08.2006 Posts: 131 Comments: 20497

2. surfmom 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 11:51 (GMT)
Thanks for the video SJ -- Yeaaa for Portlight Member Since: 18.07.2007 Posts: 30 Comments: 26538

3. Raysfan70 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 12:59 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

4. StormJunkie 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 14:38 (GMT)
Thanks Rays, Ally, and Surf Hope everyone is having a great New Year! The Christmas party was a huge success, and the video really shows that well. ILwatcher talking about the first gift card winner was especially touching. Thanks again everyone, and I really hope that anyone who can offer assistance in the Spring Walk will contact me and join us on the conference call Wednesday. Member Since: 17.08.2005 Posts: 26 Comments: 15218

5. ILwatcher 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 14:58 (GMT)
GREAT!!!! I'm glad the video is posted so that I can revisit that afternoon/evening whenever I want to. It was a most WUnderful day! Thanks to everyone who participated in any way in this event. It was a pleasure being on-site for the party, but we were ALL there. Member Since: 12.09.2008 Posts: 2 Comments: 1644

6. smmcdavid 5. tammikuuta 2009 klo 16:29 (GMT)
Happy Monday SJ! Member Since: 20.09.2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

7. Raysfan70 6. tammikuuta 2009 klo 12:14 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Have a Terrific Tuesday. :-) Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

8. seflagamma 6. tammikuuta 2009 klo 20:38 (GMT)
Good Tuesday SJ, Mrs, and Baby!!! Happy New Year and thank you for keeping me updated on all the happenings! Hope you and your family have a wonderful 2009! Gams Graphics & Myspace layouts Member Since: 29.08.2005 Posts: 286 Comments: 40483

9. Raysfan70 7. tammikuuta 2009 klo 11:30 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

10. Raysfan70 8. tammikuuta 2009 klo 11:47 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

11. Raysfan70 9. tammikuuta 2009 klo 11:46 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

12. BajaALemt 10. tammikuuta 2009 klo 01:46 (GMT)
((( SJ and family))) How's that little guy?

13. ILwatcher 10. tammikuuta 2009 klo 17:24 (GMT)
Hey, SJ. Let me know the next time you feel like a burger. What? No diet Coke? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg Member Since: 12.09.2008 Posts: 2 Comments: 1644

14. Raysfan70 11. tammikuuta 2009 klo 12:37 (GMT)
Good Morning {{SJ}}! Have a Great Day.:-) Member Since: 28.07.2005 Posts: 138 Comments: 57352

15. StormJunkie 22. tammikuuta 2009 klo 02:07 (GMT)
Wow, what a game!!! Gamecock basketball team just beat the Gators with like .1 second left!!! Don't happen often, but we will take it when we can get it. Thanks for stopping by everyone! Hope all are well. Member Since: 17.08.2005 Posts: 26 Comments: 15218

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