Prayables | angels in charge

Published: Wed, 10/23/19

Wednesday October 23, 2019

Meaning isn't something you find, it's something you create.

It's often thought happiness comes about when your economic situation changes. Not true. At least it's not the whole picture. You need to change habits, mindset, and open your heart wider to those around you. May God bless you with financial blessing and acceptance of additional responsibility that comes with it.

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I am plagued with hardship, heartache and financial loss. People I know and some I love have turned on me. I have lost
opportunities - I should be further along. I am in a state of stagnation, procrastination and frustration. Dear God rescue me. Redeem me, set me free. Help me. Heal me, give me back hope.

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'Beer guy' Carson King presents $3M check to children's hospital | ABC News

BEER MONEY FOR KIDS (IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK)

Carson King's whirlwind journey from a guy with a funny sign on ESPN’s College GameDay to a celebrated multi-million-dollar fundraiser came to a satisfying conclusion Friday in Iowa City.

King, an Iowa State fan, presented a check of more than $3 million to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

The fundraiser began on Sept. 14th as a joke. King held up a sign during ESPN's College GameDay visit to Ames for the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game asking for beer money. It read, "Busch Light Supply Needs Replenished" and listed his Venmo account.

After hundreds of dollars poured in to his account, King decided to donate the money to the children's hospital at the University of Iowa. His efforts went viral and Venmo and Busch Beer pledged to match the donations he received in his account through the end of September.

By the end of the month, including the matching gifts, King had raised $2,959,336. The total was so close to $3 million that West Des Moines-based Doll Distributing, the local distributor for Busch Light decided to make up the difference. The company says 13 different distributors from across the state chipped in to reach the final tally of $3,004,202.14.

In total, over 35,000 Venmo users donated. Donations came in from all 50 U.S. states. Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, California and Nebraska were the top five states that donated to the fundraiser. $600,000 in donations came from Iowa alone.

Details on how the money will be used are not finalized, but the Stead Family Children's Hospital plans to use the funds to ease financial pressures of families with hospitalized children, support the Child Life service program that provides emotional support for children during hospitalization, and invest in the latest technologies.

King says he was overwhelmed by the generosity and support from people around the state and the country.

“'Iowa Nice' is a real thing. There are thousands and thousands of great people out there. It really puts faith back in humanity. I’m just glad I can help out in any way,” said King.

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God will give angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.

Psalm 91:11

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Salvation Wisdom Peace Love and Guidance

Need to pray for me in finding a new place to live that all my needs will be met no worry or fear Need to pray for increasing my income by 10,000 yearly Need to pray for my children - Jorge Lorraine Luis Amy Edania Edasia Joseph Delilah Carmen - for protection Salvation Wisdom Peace Love and Guidance that we can come together as a family and Forgiveness Amen

- Carmen

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