Support The Painted Turtle

**Monstro** · 08 Aug 2011, 10:30

SUPPORT THE PAINTED TURTLE at Loafdom for the Turtle

Loafdom for the Turtle in affiliation with, and the full endorsement of The Painted Turtle, has launched a fund-raising website to support this innovative year-round camp that provides children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses a chance to have a life-changing experience. Meat has taken this charity to his heart. We know many of you here have, and we hope his legions of fans around the world will want to do the same.

On our website you can purchase the first in a collection of wristbands, and browse our CafePress store for a range of customised items from Tshirts to teddy bears, and accessories, mugs and clocks. Some featuring the Turtle, and some designs we hope will appeal to Meat Loaf fans. At least $3 from every band sold will go to The Painted Turtle, and 100% of commissions from CafePress items will go to them directly.

The wristbands will be posted by one of our distributors in Australia, UK, or USA; CafePress ship worldwide to you direct.

Full information is available on www.loafdomturtle.net together with a forum where you can suggest ideas to support and grow this venture, or ask any questions you have. It has excited The Painted Turtle, who couldn't be more proud to be associated with Meat, who has done and continues to do so much for them, and his wonderful fan base which they say have been nothing but magnificent!

Please visit our website and help support this remarkable and inspiring organisation provide the gift of a lifetime to many children; laughter, fun, and life-changing personal growth. Their lives will always be full of challenge, but everything they gain at The Painted Turtle will help them face and meet those challenges throughout their lives with new confidence.

M.Snider, BS/BA
Loafdom for the Turtle Fund & Purchasing Manager

**Monstro** · 09 Aug 2011, 15:19

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CarylB · 09 Aug 2011, 18:14

Thanks Michael

Caryl

SueL · 13 Aug 2011, 16:44

My thanks as well on behalf of The Painted Turtle.

24K · 15 Aug 2011, 00:57

I have just purchased 4 wristbands, and 2 dog bowls. The dog bowls are mint, one has on it Pup with a Bat attitude, and the other Like a Pup outta Hell ! Very cool ! Great original items, with money going to a very worthy charity. Loads of fab items ! Go over there and do something great for charity and get some awesome stuff !

carole · 17 Aug 2011, 14:02

It's great what you are all doing for this very worth cause.

Carole

24K · 17 Aug 2011, 19:17

My wristbands arrived, they are cool, and boy do they light up in the dark, my neices love them and i rather like mine ! LOL..

Smithie · 17 Aug 2011, 20:54

Thanks for posting the link. This is a great cause I'll gladly support.

CarylB · 17 Aug 2011, 21:16

Thank you Michelle, Carole and Smithie

Hopefully there'll be a forest of glowing bands at Meat concerts soon

Caryl

clpmss · 17 Aug 2011, 23:56

Thank you for posting this link. I just ordered, wristband, clock, hoodie and hat. Will be going back for more. Wonderful idea. Thank you.

SueL · 18 Aug 2011, 23:07

Thanks to everyone for your support. As U.S. Distributor, I look forward to your order, Smithie, and yours, clpmss, went out yesterday.

Let's spread the word!!

CarylB · 19 Aug 2011, 13:44

TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 2 WEEKS

It costs so much to provide the unique experience of The Painted Turtle camp to children with such special needs and challenges .. $1500 for a full week for one camper. A huge thank you to those who have supported us so far through buying wristbands and items from our shop ..

To date you have helped us raise the money to sponsor a child for a full day at camp, to supply face paints for 2 Carnival nights, and provide bait for "Kiss and release" fishing .. and isn't that last a wonderful way to describe it?

Thank you so very, very much. You have directly helped to give fun, laughter and most of all, the gift of a full day at this magical camp to a child and will help them change their lives. You should be proud.

YOU ROCK!!!

Please keep helping us :) We'll be adding a new design to our wristband collection next month, we have so much on offer in our CafePress store, and you can help us spread the word, and recruit friends and colleagues to support us by buying bands or items from our store.

Caryl

ShelbyLee · 19 Aug 2011, 18:00

What a great idea! Now I know what to get my friends for Christmas.

Smithie · 19 Aug 2011, 19:58

Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.

snider22 · 19 Aug 2011, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithie

Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.

Our second color (a two color swirl) will be available sometime in the first half of next month, a specific date hasn't been set yet though.

A third color coming in a couple of months.

CarylB · 19 Aug 2011, 20:06

Yes, we want to introduce a new one to the collection each month :) .. different effects, colours and inscriptions. But like Meat, we're keeping the details of what's coming next under wraps .. he's not the only one who can tease

But September will see, as Mark says, a two colour swirl .. what colours? You'll have to wait and see

Caryl

Smithie · 19 Aug 2011, 20:24

Cool, thanks Caryl and Mark.

24K · 19 Aug 2011, 21:57

Look forward to seeing them ! Can't wait to see the dog bowls, TJ and Sookie are Meat fans too, they love it when i have him playing. Dogs with taste ! LOL..Thanks to all involved

CarylB · 26 Aug 2011, 12:59

In response to requests we now have a range of simple pendants in the Loafdomturtle store, Accessories Section :)

And coming up in November something REALLY special for those who want to treat themselves to a really beautiful piece of jewellery!!

Caryl

Cherry.Loaf · 26 Aug 2011, 14:08

What a coincidence my birthdays in November

CarylB · 26 Aug 2011, 14:10

Tell the one who loves you to get saving!!!

But it's special!

Caryl

CarylB · 01 Sep 2011, 13:21

MONTH END REPORT: AUGUST 2011

In the 3 weeks we have been up and running we've raised $388.50 from sales to be sent to The Painted Turtle from sales of wristbands, and when the CafePress commissions clear we will have raised a total of over $500.

A HUGE thank you to all the Meat fans who supported us and showed they want to help The Painted Turtle; together we have funded a full day at camp for a chronically ill child whose life will be immeasurably enriched as a result.

To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."

Please help us to reach out to ALL Meat's fans around the world, to your friends and your colleagues who simply care about children; pass this on and continue to support us so that we can help The Painted Turtle more. In three weeks together we've funded a full day at camp .. let's work towards making that a full week a month, so Meat's fans can say they send 12 children to The Painted Turtle camp every year, and help change 12 deserving and courageous children's lives. Meat has changed so many of our lives. We can surely do this for the charity he holds so close, and make him proud.

From our hearts to yours THANK YOU .. and NEVER, EVER STOP ROCKING!!!

SueL · 01 Sep 2011, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithie

Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.

Smithie,

My deepest apologies for not having responded to your post. I see though that my more efficient team-mates have answered your question.

You will be IMPRESSED.

SueL · 01 Sep 2011, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarylB

MONTH END REPORT: AUGUST 2011

In the 3 weeks we have been up and running we've raised $388.50 from sales to be sent to The Painted Turtle from sales of wristbands, and when the CafePress commissions clear we will have raised a total of over $500.

A HUGE thank you to all the Meat fans who supported us and showed they want to help The Painted Turtle; together we have funded a full day at camp for a chronically ill child whose life will be immeasurably enriched as a result.

To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."

Please help us to reach out to ALL Meat's fans around the world, to your friends and your colleagues who simply care about children; pass this on and continue to support us so that we can help The Painted Turtle more. In three weeks together we've funded a full day at camp .. let's work towards making that a full week a month, so Meat's fans can say they send 12 children to The Painted Turtle camp every year, and help change 12 deserving and courageous children's lives. Meat has changed so many of our lives. We can surely do this for the charity he holds so close, and make him proud.

From our hearts to yours THANK YOU .. and NEVER, EVER STOP ROCKING!!!

SueL · 01 Sep 2011, 15:31

I can't possibly add anything more to what Caryl has reported, but do want to highlight this point:

To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome."

I can tell you that being part of the Loafdom for the Turtle team is one of the most soul-enriching endeavors I've ever been involved in, and as someone who lived the explosion of BOOH onto the scene in 1977, I've been around for quite some time!

The quote from the camper says it all, and simply buying a wristband and/or one of the treats from our store, and passing the word about this cause will instill a warm and cozy feeling in your heart as well.

08 Aug 2011, 10:30	#1
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,946	Support The Painted Turtle SUPPORT THE PAINTED TURTLE at Loafdom for the Turtle Loafdom for the Turtle in affiliation with, and the full endorsement of The Painted Turtle, has launched a fund-raising website to support this innovative year-round camp that provides children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses a chance to have a life-changing experience. Meat has taken this charity to his heart. We know many of you here have, and we hope his legions of fans around the world will want to do the same. On our website you can purchase the first in a collection of wristbands, and browse our CafePress store for a range of customised items from Tshirts to teddy bears, and accessories, mugs and clocks. Some featuring the Turtle, and some designs we hope will appeal to Meat Loaf fans. At least $3 from every band sold will go to The Painted Turtle, and 100% of commissions from CafePress items will go to them directly. The wristbands will be posted by one of our distributors in Australia, UK, or USA; CafePress ship worldwide to you direct. Full information is available on www.loafdomturtle.net together with a forum where you can suggest ideas to support and grow this venture, or ask any questions you have. It has excited The Painted Turtle, who couldn't be more proud to be associated with Meat, who has done and continues to do so much for them, and his wonderful fan base which they say have been nothing but magnificent! Please visit our website and help support this remarkable and inspiring organisation provide the gift of a lifetime to many children; laughter, fun, and life-changing personal growth. Their lives will always be full of challenge, but everything they gain at The Painted Turtle will help them face and meet those challenges throughout their lives with new confidence. M.Snider, BS/BA Loafdom for the Turtle Fund & Purchasing Manager Last edited by Monstro; 08 Aug 2011 at 10:39.

09 Aug 2011, 18:14	#3
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Thanks Michael Caryl

13 Aug 2011, 16:44	#4
SueL Super Loafer Join Date: 11.04.2011 Location: Northeastern PA, USA Posts: 224	My thanks as well on behalf of The Painted Turtle.

15 Aug 2011, 00:57	#5
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	I have just purchased 4 wristbands, and 2 dog bowls. The dog bowls are mint, one has on it Pup with a Bat attitude, and the other Like a Pup outta Hell ! Very cool ! Great original items, with money going to a very worthy charity. Loads of fab items ! Go over there and do something great for charity and get some awesome stuff !

17 Aug 2011, 14:02	#6
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	It's great what you are all doing for this very worth cause. Carole

17 Aug 2011, 19:17	#7
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	My wristbands arrived, they are cool, and boy do they light up in the dark, my neices love them and i rather like mine ! LOL..

17 Aug 2011, 20:54	#8
Smithie Super Loafer Join Date: 11.08.2009 Posts: 756	Thanks for posting the link. This is a great cause I'll gladly support.

17 Aug 2011, 21:16	#9
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Thank you Michelle, Carole and Smithie Hopefully there'll be a forest of glowing bands at Meat concerts soon Caryl

17 Aug 2011, 23:56	#10
clpmss Anything for Sir Meat Loaf Join Date: 24.09.2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 644	Thank you for posting this link. I just ordered, wristband, clock, hoodie and hat. Will be going back for more. Wonderful idea. Thank you.

18 Aug 2011, 23:07	#11
SueL Super Loafer Join Date: 11.04.2011 Location: Northeastern PA, USA Posts: 224	Thanks to everyone for your support. As U.S. Distributor, I look forward to your order, Smithie, and yours, clpmss, went out yesterday. Let's spread the word!!

19 Aug 2011, 13:44	#12
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 2 WEEKS It costs so much to provide the unique experience of The Painted Turtle camp to children with such special needs and challenges .. $1500 for a full week for one camper. A huge thank you to those who have supported us so far through buying wristbands and items from our shop .. To date you have helped us raise the money to sponsor a child for a full day at camp, to supply face paints for 2 Carnival nights, and provide bait for "Kiss and release" fishing .. and isn't that last a wonderful way to describe it? Thank you so very, very much. You have directly helped to give fun, laughter and most of all, the gift of a full day at this magical camp to a child and will help them change their lives. You should be proud. YOU ROCK!!! Please keep helping us :) We'll be adding a new design to our wristband collection next month, we have so much on offer in our CafePress store, and you can help us spread the word, and recruit friends and colleagues to support us by buying bands or items from our store. Caryl

19 Aug 2011, 18:00	#13
ShelbyLee Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2011 Posts: 277	What a great idea! Now I know what to get my friends for Christmas.

19 Aug 2011, 19:58	#14
Smithie Super Loafer Join Date: 11.08.2009 Posts: 756	Sue, when will the wristbands be available in more colors? I'm hoping to get a set in a variety of colors.

19 Aug 2011, 20:06	#16
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Yes, we want to introduce a new one to the collection each month :) .. different effects, colours and inscriptions. But like Meat, we're keeping the details of what's coming next under wraps .. he's not the only one who can tease But September will see, as Mark says, a two colour swirl .. what colours? You'll have to wait and see Caryl

19 Aug 2011, 20:24	#17
Smithie Super Loafer Join Date: 11.08.2009 Posts: 756	Cool, thanks Caryl and Mark.

19 Aug 2011, 21:57	#18
24K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2003 Location: WAY UP NORTH Posts: 1,923	Look forward to seeing them ! Can't wait to see the dog bowls, TJ and Sookie are Meat fans too, they love it when i have him playing. Dogs with taste ! LOL..Thanks to all involved

26 Aug 2011, 12:59	#19
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	In response to requests we now have a range of simple pendants in the Loafdomturtle store, Accessories Section :) And coming up in November something REALLY special for those who want to treat themselves to a really beautiful piece of jewellery!! Caryl

26 Aug 2011, 14:08	#20
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	What a coincidence my birthdays in November

26 Aug 2011, 14:10	#21
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Tell the one who loves you to get saving!!! But it's special! Caryl

01 Sep 2011, 13:21	#22
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	MONTH END REPORT: AUGUST 2011 In the 3 weeks we have been up and running we've raised $388.50 from sales to be sent to The Painted Turtle from sales of wristbands, and when the CafePress commissions clear we will have raised a total of over $500. A HUGE thank you to all the Meat fans who supported us and showed they want to help The Painted Turtle; together we have funded a full day at camp for a chronically ill child whose life will be immeasurably enriched as a result. To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome." Please help us to reach out to ALL Meat's fans around the world, to your friends and your colleagues who simply care about children; pass this on and continue to support us so that we can help The Painted Turtle more. In three weeks together we've funded a full day at camp .. let's work towards making that a full week a month, so Meat's fans can say they send 12 children to The Painted Turtle camp every year, and help change 12 deserving and courageous children's lives. Meat has changed so many of our lives. We can surely do this for the charity he holds so close, and make him proud. From our hearts to yours THANK YOU .. and NEVER, EVER STOP ROCKING!!!

01 Sep 2011, 15:31	#25
SueL Super Loafer Join Date: 11.04.2011 Location: Northeastern PA, USA Posts: 224	I can't possibly add anything more to what Caryl has reported, but do want to highlight this point: To paraphrase the man we follow .. Thank you, you made us what we are!! To quote a camper, "It was the best week of my life - I am not kidding! .. It was just magical, everything was amazing. The counsellors, the camp, the people. It was so awesome." I can tell you that being part of the Loafdom for the Turtle team is one of the most soul-enriching endeavors I've ever been involved in, and as someone who lived the explosion of BOOH onto the scene in 1977, I've been around for quite some time! The quote from the camper says it all, and simply buying a wristband and/or one of the treats from our store, and passing the word about this cause will instill a warm and cozy feeling in your heart as well.