Hip2Help Tour Update: We Are Leaving this Week…

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   Linse June 27, 2011 at 6:18 pm MST

   wowie a lot of boxes! have fun and thanks for making a difference 🙂

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   Tina Horn June 27, 2011 at 6:23 pm MST

   I just want to say a huge thank you to Collin, Susan, Mary and Bryn. Yall are so awesome to be onlineing to these places and doing all that you are. Us here in Calhoun county Alabama, are so excited for our DAY OF HEALING. There are so many wonderful entertainers, booths, activities food and fun fellowship that is planned. I also want to give thanks to God for protecting us all thru these terrible tornados. Today it has been 2 months. The distruction is still there, but, Im please to say that there are new houses being built by kind people that are dontaing their time, there are families getting trailers, cars, and are beginning to rebuild their lives. You HIP2SAVERS are so AWESOME for your gifts, letters, the kids that have sent drawings to the kids here that are suffering. It humbles me that you all have been so good. With all the bad things going on in our world, it is such a joy to know there are so many wonderful people like you all out there. So HIPSTERS… give yourselves a big pat on the back, I would do it for you if I could. Thank you all for showing Gods love and yours. Also, thank you Hip2Save Crew for choosing my hometown to onlinee and help. You all will never know what it means in my life.
   With a thankful heart, Tina Horn, Alabama

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:01 pm MST

  HI Tina!!

  I cannot wait to meet you… I can’t believe it’s almost here! And thank YOU for doing all that you’ve done! You are one amazing lady! 🙂

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   Ann Dee June 27, 2011 at 6:27 pm MST

   Collin, who knew a year or two ago how this website would grow. I am inspired by all you are doing. Thanks to your family, as well, cause I am sure they are helping more than we know. (wink wink) You are awesome girl and it’s so nice to hear the great things you’re doing and getting the country involved in thinking of others and helping each other. I’ll say it again, “YOU ROCK.”

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:03 pm MST

  Thanks so much! That means a lot! And you are right – family is helping big time! 🙂 I don’t know where I’d be without them and all of you awesome readers!

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   cathy June 27, 2011 at 6:38 pm MST

   God Bless you on all that you are doing.

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   MrsRockNRoll June 27, 2011 at 6:49 pm MST

   Collin, you bring hope!!! As a tree-hugging, vegetarian, buddhist, social worker, I feel lonely sometimes in my constant state of lets make this world a better place. What you have done is something I envy and hope to aconlineplish someday. Your big heart will only bring you joy and peace to others. I can’t thank you enough for you dedication, oh-yah and your amazing blog.

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:03 pm MST

  😀

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) June 27, 2011 at 6:53 pm MST

   wow…..great job……..

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   Kim C. June 27, 2011 at 6:54 pm MST

   Thank you, Hip2Save, and all the readers that have helped by donating their time, money, stockpile items, and most importantly the kindness of their hearts to the Hip2Help Tour. Since I began to help with the Memphis event I am humbled on a daily basis at people’s willingness to help others, and I look forward to a chance to meet those people once July 7th onlinees! I received the sweetest note for one of the sponsor families from a reader and her little boy that brought me to tears, so I want to say a special Thank You to Mr. Blake from VA and his mommy, if by chance you are reading. Y’all are are so kind! 🙂

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:04 pm MST

  And thank YOU, Kim, for helping put together this amazing event! You are awesome! 🙂 Can’t wait to meet ya!

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) June 27, 2011 at 6:58 pm MST

   i rarely onlinement on here, but wanted to say that this is AMAZING! i don’t know how you take care of 3 kids (and hubby), run this blog, and then you planned this trip too? – oh my goodness! i can barely take care of my 3 kids and husband and manage to check your blog. 🙂 what a blessing you will be to these onlinemunities. blessings to you and your family as your lives are changed as you take this trip!

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm MST

  Hi Kristan!

  Thanks so much for taking the time to onlinement… I sure appreciate it!

  Also, I want to let you know that I do NOT do it all… not even close! I can promise you that! Like you, some days I can barely manage my 3 kiddos and hubby! 😉 I do, however, have some amazing friends, family members and readers helping behind the scenes! They are the ones making this Hip2Help Tour possible! 😀

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   Kristy June 27, 2011 at 7:14 pm MST

   I keep forgetting to get stuff out- Can I send a box to one of the places you are going?

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  Tina Horn June 27, 2011 at 7:38 pm MST

  yes you still have time if you send it priorty mail. Tina

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    Diane June 27, 2011 at 7:28 pm MST

    Wow! Great job! How are you going to transport all that stuff?! Good luck and have fun on the tour. You are amazing!

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm MST

  My hubby is kind enough to drive a HUGE moving truck!

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    gmdrop June 27, 2011 at 7:28 pm MST

    I’m pretty sure that every time God looks at you he smiles. you are an amazing person and I wish I would have found this site sooner so I could get some tshirts and donations in. Can we send stuff to the families directly from online places? I didnt know if it had to be sorted a certain way or anything like that. Good luck on your trip and may God bless and safe you and those that travel with you.

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  Collin June 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm MST

  Yes, you can definitely send items directly to the families at the different addresses listed on the onlinemunity pages:

  https://hip2save.online/hip2help-tour

  Thanks so much for your support! 😀

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    jenny June 27, 2011 at 7:46 pm MST

    I am so excited. Can not wait for Griffin on sunday. I have been speaking to brandy about helping. It is a little over an hour drive but well worth it. I can not wait till sunday and be able to help. My goal in life has always been to make an impact. I am going to nursing school to help me achieve that in the long run. I am so grateful for what you are doing for these people. I do not have a large stockpile or a large amount of money, but I will donate what I can. I will be there to help.

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  BrandyC June 28, 2011 at 8:45 am MST

  Thank you so much Jenny! Can’t wait to meet you!! 🙂

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    SARAH June 27, 2011 at 7:49 pm MST

    We are so excited to have the Hip2Help tour onlinee to Elmore County! Thank you for allowing me to help you all plan this amazing event! I pray safe travels for everyone, as I know that moving truck is going to get a LOT of miles! Collin, Bryn, Susan, the whole Hip2Save team; you all are a true blessing to these families! One week from today we get to meet you amazing people:)

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    Mitchell Wischmann June 27, 2011 at 7:50 pm MST

    This is SO awesome of you, Collin! I wish I could put something together like this. You and your family and friends are truly awesome!!! 😀

    On a side note, are you planning on onlineing to Minnesota anytime soon? If so, I’d love to get the opportunity to meet you!

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    Heidi S. June 27, 2011 at 7:57 pm MST

    Can you tell me if it is a boy or girl that needs size 2 clothes in the Carruth family!? Can these be gently used clothes — or are you only accepting new? Thanks for all you do Collin!

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  holi June 27, 2011 at 8:09 pm MST

  a boy I believe. I went back and read the original post and it had “Ms. Carruth’s 18-month grandson” listed as the child.

  hth….

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    Ashley June 27, 2011 at 7:58 pm MST

    My t-shirt came in the mail today. I can’t wait to wear it out when I coupon. Your efforts are very inspirational– lots of prayers going up for safe travels and a blessed time!

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    Laura June 27, 2011 at 8:07 pm MST

    Collin,
    The Stewart family needs sheets for their 3 girls. We have 3 girls, and I’d like to send sheets for them. Exactly how many sheet sets do they need? Is it for 1 twin and 1 full? Or are there additional twin beds? Can you give me an idea so I know what to order?
    Thanks!

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  SARAH June 27, 2011 at 8:39 pm MST

  Right now they are living in a camper and there are two twin size beds that the 4 girls share. But when they find a rental they have a full size and the two twins. So if you can do 2 twins and 2 fulls that would awesome! Thank you Laura!

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  Laura June 27, 2011 at 10:58 pm MST

  Sarah, you will be receiving 2 different packages of twin and full sheets–2 of each size plus some extra pillow cases. I ordered them from 2 different ebay sellers, but they are all new. They will be addressed to the Stewart Family c/o you! I used your shipping address that Collin listed. Both packages will be sent priority mail, and I’ll keep an eye on the shipping info. Thank you for helping!

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  SARAH June 28, 2011 at 7:02 am MST

  Thank you Laura! You are amazing!

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    Naomi June 27, 2011 at 8:09 pm MST

    Hey Collin! I just wanted to say what you and your family & everyone on here has done is AMAZING! I got my shirt 2day! :-)! & can’t wait to wear it! I plan on it wearing it to our family 4th of july picnic saturday!! Unfortunately i live in PA so it a little too far to drive!! 10 hrs at the least! But I will be thinking about you guys the whole time & praying that everything goes great & you have nice weather! I would love to help! I’ve always wanted to be a part of something like that! but i’m just thankful for everyone who is close enough to help! & i’ll just be content to stay up here and cheer you guys all on!! :-)! You truly are an amazing person!! :-)! so glad a found your website a few years ago! You have saved me tons of money & taught me alot! It makes me excited to have my own family someday and be able to support them and stuff! Have a great time on your trip & be safe!!

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    Misha June 27, 2011 at 9:00 pm MST

    Hi Collin! I think that what you are doing is AMAZING!! You have no idea how many lives you touch on a daily basis. This is what the world should be like. People reaching out to give a hand to those in need. A big KUDOS also to all of those who donated. I just think this is AWESOME! This is why I love your blog. You give sooo much. You are truly a blessing to many!!

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    Candice June 27, 2011 at 9:00 pm MST

    Collin:

    You are an amazing person that can and has inspired so many. I can’t wait to see pictures of all the lives your group is changing. Thanks for posting the needs of the families again. I feel like I can be apart of your trip. Safe travels and God bless you!

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    Jennifer June 27, 2011 at 11:18 pm MST

    Man I wish I could afford to ship a christmas tree! We actually have an extra one I was thinking about donating/tossing. But I am so amazed at what you have done with your Hip2help your! Congrats!

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    Suzy June 28, 2011 at 2:30 am MST

    THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU AND YOUR TEAM DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    BrandyC June 28, 2011 at 8:42 am MST

    Thank you so much Collin, Bryn, and Susan for bringing this tour to life! I’m so very honored to be apart of this event and help my town of Griffin, GA!
    We have received so many packages for the Duffey and Wright Families….it’s unbelievable!! 🙂 And they are still onlineing in! So many have sent cards and notes for the families with their packages and it lets me know that there are still MANY good people in this world and I believe they all are apart of hip2save!!
    I’m going to be a little sad when this is over….gonna miss taking to/emailing Bryn all the time! 🙁
    Can’t wait to meet the Hip2Save team!

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    Amanda June 28, 2011 at 8:54 am MST

    Sent my package this morning priority mail for the Stewart Family! Couldn’t send much but I filled a smaller box with toiletries! Hope it helps! And Collin you are amazing and inspiring! I have been reading your blog now to two years and have saved so much money thanks to you!

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  Collin (Mrs. Hip) June 28, 2011 at 10:56 am MST

  Thank you Amanda!

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    Lauren June 28, 2011 at 2:02 pm MST

    Thanks for the updated list! I will be getting my boxes ready and sent here in the next day or two!

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    Tina Horn June 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm MST

    Just wanted to let yall know, Just in case some of you had not sent anything yet but were planning to send. we have only gotten 1 package for the Keener family in calhoun county, and it was for the little girl.. And 3 boxes of clothes for the Thornton girl and only 1 for the Thornton son. So if you are still looking to send anything else, please consider these families. You can send it to my address and I will be able to get the things inthe baskets/boxes even on the thursday before we take to them on friday. Thank you so much for all you all have done for each of the families in all 4 locations.

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  Jocelyn June 29, 2011 at 4:11 pm MST

  Who has the full bed and who has the twin in the Keener Family?

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    Jocelyn June 28, 2011 at 4:45 pm MST

    I have just bought the shoes for the Duffey boy and girl and sent them directly from the store to GA. It says 2 days so I hope they get there on time.

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  Collin June 28, 2011 at 4:48 pm MST

  Thank you so much Jocelyn! You are awesome!

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  BrandyC June 29, 2011 at 10:14 am MST

  Thank you so much! 🙂

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    TD June 30, 2011 at 1:53 pm MST

    at this point, for all of us (ME!!) procrastinators, where is the best address to send toiletries, etc? i am on west coast so shipping will prob take a week…

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