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Donating $1,700 to Charity. Week 5

Time sure flies.  We’re at week 5 already and I’m happy that we’ve many more to go.  This week I’ve donated at the request of DoctorPhil of YouTube renown.  His wish was to donate to a cause related to Down Syndrome.

Upon doing some brief research on the CHEO website I came across a local organization called Down Syndrome Association – National Capital Region. They’re an Ottawa based organization that you helps you “learn about issues, activities and resources relevant to those with Down Syndrome in the Ottawa and surrounding areas.”  Their site has a forum where you can touch base with others, ask questions, and respond to others.  They also have a number of links and resources available for those who wish to obtain  additional information.

Donations, and donations on behalf of.

1) Ituneskiller – $50 – Ottawa Food Bank

2) Nuria aka nuri787 – $51 – Canadian Cancer Society pledged to Julia Saltarelli-McCrea

3) Erika Saunders – $51 – Recyclore

4) DoctorPhil – $51 – Down Syndrome Association – National Capital Region

Thanks for all your help and input folks!! Keep the suggestions and worthy causes coming!

– Ravi Shanghavi, the CheapIndianGuy

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Donating $1,700 to Charity. Week 4

Heya folks, So we’re at week 4 of my quest to donate the $1,700 in change I rolled.

To give you an idea of the quantities.

7,650 pennies
1,250 dimes
864 quarters
760 nickels
300 toonies (two dollar coins)
96 loonies (one dollar coins)
and then there was a misc amount of dollar bills I’d traded in for change over time.

It seemed incredibly daunting at first. The massive piles of mixed coinage. But slowly, one handful at a time I got through it. I believe that it means more this way having rolled it by hand then it would have, had I got to the local market and paid 10cents on a dollar to have it sorted/exchanged for bills.

Recently Erika Saunders had contacted me with a suggestion to donate to a local non-profit organization called Recyclore. They’re a volunteer run organization providing the community with used bicycles and access to a do-it-yourself repair shop.  They even have an on-site mechanic to guide you in your repairs.

Items they’re taking in to recycle are as follows.

* Bicycles in any condition – none are turned away, even if it’s just scrap metal
* Bicycle parts and accessories – trailers, bags, tools, seats, reflectors, etc.
* Bicycle clothing – wash them first please

Donations, and donations on behalf of.

1) Ituneskiller – $50 – Ottawa Food Bank

2) Nuria aka nuri787 – $51 – Canadian Cancer Society pledged to Julia Saltarelli-McCrea

3) Erika Saunders – $51 – Recyclore

Thanks for all your help and input folks!! Keep the suggestions and worthy causes coming!

– Ravi Shanghavi, the CheapIndianGuy

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Donating $1,700 to Charity. Week 3

The CheapIndianGuy is donating $1,700 to charities you suggest. I’m looking to donate approx $50 weekly to registered charities that people recommend, and give a small explanation in support of why.  So far I’ve gotten a number of recommendations on my Youtube video.

Today I had it in my mind to make the donation for this week.   By chance on Facebook I saw my old colleague Al McCreas invite to join the group “Please Help My Wife – Realize her Dream of Helping Others (Cancer Society)” .   Given I had a suggestion to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society this was ideal!  So I pledged $51 to help Al’s wife Julia accomplish her goal.  It’s true, everyone has been touched by cancer.  Please support the cause.   Thank you Al & Julia McCrea and nuri787.

Donations, and donations on behalf of.

1) Ituneskiller – $50 – Ottawa Food Bank

2) Nuria aka nuri787 – $51 – Canadian Cancer Society pledged to Julia Saltarelli-McCrea

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– Ravi Shanghavi, is the CheapIndianGuy

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75% off SECRET Perry Ellis Sale!

This is Top Secret people.  If I tell you this… fill in the blanks please.  Now to the point.  Perry Ellis is running a normal sale.  But for the chosen few, they are running a Secret Sale.  One where you, the savy CheapIndianGuys friend will enjoy a whopping 75% discount at.

To bring even more goods to the table.  Here’s a discount code to further reduce your shopping cart by 10%.

Code:PED10TEST

You’d think that was enough, but the CheapIndianGuy is also letting you know that there is free shipping on orders over $75. 

Quite frankly.  This is a superb deal, and I recommend stocking up on gifts for him for x-mas, newyears.  Hell, at these prices.. every first of the month!

SECRET SALE

-Ravi Shanghavi, IS the CheapIndianGuy

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$599 JetBlue fly all you can for 1 month

JetBlue has got you running to the gate.  For a month long excursion to just about anywhere.  Always wished you could do a 52 states in 30 days whirlwind documentary?  Well here’s your chance.  For $599 JetBlue is giving you a all you can fly pass between September 8th to October 8th.  Passes need to be purchased by August 21st, and I’m sure the weekend flights are going to get filled up pretty quick.    Either way, this is a good way to travel for the last bit of summer.  If you’ve had a summer that is, Ottawa has only enjoy rain and some idle sunshine.

-Brought to you by Ravi Shanghavi, the CheapIndianGuy

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$100 free Facebook Advertising Credit

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You can’t beat free can ya?  The CheapIndianGuy is bringing you free to the tune of $100 in cold hard Facebook Ad credits.  I just went through the below steps in all of 1min 12seconds and I was presented with $100 worth of advertising credits on Facebook.   Own a business?  Developing your online social media platform?  Selling cheese out of your car trunk?  Whatever it is, advertisting costs.

Steps involved:

1) Signup at the Visa Business Network.   It’s free doesn’t require anything but your name, email address, and a password you create.

2) Click the link in the email they send you to verify your account and login to the Visa Business Network site with your email.

3)Click “Get Started” under Facebook: Get your Credit?

That’s it! They email you with a link to Facebook and your $100bucks.

Here’s the link to get started!

Visa Business Network $100 Facebook Ad Credit

– Brought to you by Ravi Shanghavi, the CheapIndianGuy

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Ann Taylor 30% off August 5-9th + Free shipping

Ann Taylor is having their Friends and Family event.   Valid from August 5th-9th at these following locations.  Ann Taylor stores, LOFT stores, anntaylor.com and anntaylorLOFT.com.   The 30% discount is complimented beautifully with free shipping for purchases over $125.00.  Don’t worry ladies, you can tell him you got it on sale…

The online promotional code is: FRIENDS30

For instore please print the following coupon: Coupon

– Brought to you by Ravi Shanghavi, the CheapIndianGuy

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