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Jun 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM EST
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Jun 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM EST
It was a long selection process, with plenty of in-need backyards explored, but congratulations to Linda from Middletown, RI on winning the ABC6 X-Treme Makeover: Backyard Edition! Check out Linda's entry letter below! Thanks to everyone for their entry!
Life of Service in need!
My name is Linda and I am a 19 year breast cancer survivor, single mom and founder of The Healing Co-Op, www.thehealingcoop.org. I founded this organization after my own experience with cancer and have devoted my life to the organization. I built the home in such a way where my living and the life of the organization can live harmoniously. I do EVERYTHING here but do not have a penny to fix our yard, which we have plenty of. It would mean so much to me/us to have a yard we could enjoy. I am praying for your help!
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Thursday, Jul 30 at 11:21 PM Casual Observer wrote ...
I didn't enter this contest, but it sure doesn't look like Linda needed it either! Shame contest? Fixed? At the very least, it certainly does seems like the contest was interrupted as 'who has the saddest story' or something to that effect, rather than as it was advertised, 'who has the worst yard.' If they were looking for the saddest case, then go ahead and admit it, and no one would even have minded, but don’t mislead people. If I had entered, sure I’d be happy for the sick person winnin
27093321 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jul 27 at 8:30 PM Carl Post Tiverton, RI wrote ...
Censored - go away and get a life. This is not a site for complainers. Maybe doing some labor in your own yard will help with your depression. All I know is this kind of ranting won't. Congrats, Linda and Coop. I can't think of a more deserving winner! Looking forward to the blessing of the new backyard. Carl
26886456 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jul 27 at 8:26 PM Patty Newport wrote ...
What a shame that these people cannot think of anybody but themselves. And how little you know about the winner is evident. When she says she has dedicated her life she is not lying. The house is free-leased to the nonprofit so it doesn't matter what it is "worth." She has nothing but gives so much. Shame on you. Without the Coop my mother's cancer and ultimate death would have been unbearable. Thank you Channel 6 for selecting the worthiest candidate. Patty
26886212 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jun 29 at 11:00 PM Eve wrote ...
Congratulations on winning. I can't wait to see the X-Treme Makeover. When will it be? I thought it was supposed to be on June 26th, I guess with the rain and all, maybe the date changed. Anyone happen to know?
25163499 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Jun 23 at 8:37 AM Jessica wrote ...
I think it is wonderful that you are doing this for the winner. My mother in law died of cancer, but spent a lot of time at the Healing Coop. It helped not only her but my entire family TREMENDOUSLY! To have such a great supportive place win is wonderful. It is not only helping the owner but many many people dealing with cancer. For people to think this is not a deserving winner is very sad. This will help many instead of few!
24359909 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Jun 16 at 1:16 PM Robert Burns, Cranston wrote ...
Hi! I just went to your web site today to sign up...I am late. UGH! I wanted to submit my backyard for one reason: it needs work and it is a reflection of my "depression." Since my Mom died two years ago, I have found it so challenging to get focused and move forward. I was her primary caregiver and before that, Mom and I took care of my Dad. Mom died of breast cancer that spread to her bones and liver, etc. I cared for my Mom for 17 years and used to have a pretty yard with flowers. Now, ugh!
23908422 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Jun 16 at 1:14 PM Bobby wrote ...
P.S. I just found out I may lose my teaching job. Again, my backyard is a reflection of all of my "depression." Mom dying, losing my job, and not being motivated and yet trying. But my thanks for doing something positive to help others...even with my lack of motivation, I try every day to help others, whether a student or a neighbor. God bless you in your work at Channel 6. Best always! Bobby
23908327 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Tuesday, Jun 16 at 1:11 PM Bobby wrote ...
Hi! I just went to your web site today to sign up...I am late. UGH! I wanted to submit my backyard for one reason: it needs work and it is a reflection of my "depression." Since my Mom died two years ago, I have found it so challenging to get focused and move forward. I was her primary caregiver and before that, Mom and I took care of my Dad. Mom died of breast cancer that spread to her bones and liver, etc. I cared for my Mom for 17 years and used to have a pretty yard with flowers. Now, ugh!
23908054 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Jun 15 at 6:35 AM Censored wrote ...
My original comment, I suppose, left too much personal information. But it's not hard to figure out who the person who won is, how much her house is valued at...and WONDER was there not someone more IN NEED of what was being provided. Look it up.
23776739 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Jun 13 at 10:16 PM switching channels wrote ...
Censored I am with you. Isn't it funny that during the contest people could leave inappropriate comments & they did not delete them but now they do. I have been an avid viewer for way too many years but this all smells. Good bye channel 6 Hello channel 10.
23733629 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 12 at 8:18 AM R.L wrote ...
as I walked away after typing my comment I realized that for the people who did not win,(like me) to write the comments they did just proves to show you that is this day and age of parents not telling there children no, all of them expected to win and are angry at the winner! its truely ashame, as a mother of 4 I hope I can teach my children to be happy for the one who wins and hope for better luck next time! not the poor me attitude the losers truely showed! again Congrats to the winner!
23648699 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Jun 12 at 8:04 AM R.L. wrote ...
Congrats to the winner! best of luck to you! Its to bad that the other commentors where sore losers! I entered myself but never could imagine writing what the other's did. I look forward to viewing pictures of your new yard! Congrats again!
23647787 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Jun 11 at 10:58 AM annonymus wrote ...
FEEL THAT THESE CONTEST ARE MORE FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE SICK OR IN NEED IT WASN'T ABOUT WHO HAD THE UGLIEST BACK YARD AND I CONGRADULATE THIS PERSON THAT WON ALTHOUG I DIDN'T SEE MY BACK YARD ANYMORE AFTER THE 31 OF MAY WAS IT DELETED CAUSE I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BACKYARDS
23585099 Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Jun 11 at 6:35 AM Censored wrote ...
So you censor comments that are constructively critical of your contest. I left a very appropriate question and comment that was deleted.
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