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Old 12-13-2013, 05:44 AM
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Now that is really the spirit of Christmas
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Who says that miracles don't happen anymore.

What a generous and thoughtful man........er....... angel.
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Old 12-13-2013, 08:01 AM
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Wow! How wonderful of Mr. Parody to do this to help so many people. If I had a lot of money I would do the same thing.
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Hmmm. Just one would help. Or a couple.
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Good deeds on any scale are always appreciated. Maybe we could brainstorm here on ways we could copy what he did on a scale that may be more financially feasible for more people to do.
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He is a great guy and very generous. Loved that he had on his Boston Red Sox hat. He is a sponsor for the Red Sox Nation Club here in The Villages.
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Greg and Jenni Parady are downright decent folk.

In August 250 people showed up for a surprise birthday party for Greg.
This was put on by the "Noah's Light Foundation".
Greg and Jenni are major contributors.

They tossed in an EXTRA $5 Grand as a token of appreciation for the brithday party. A total of Over $15,000. was raised at that event.
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You've all heard of the "gift that keeps on giving", Greg Parady is the person who keeps on giving. Many charities have benefited from fund raisers and events he has sponsored.
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Greg and Jenni Parady are downright decent folk.

In August 250 people showed up for a surprise birthday party for Greg.
This was put on by the "Noah's Light Foundation".
Greg and Jenni are major contributors.

They tossed in an EXTRA $5 Grand as a token of appreciation for the brithday party. A total of Over $15,000. was raised at that event.
They also recently donated $6,000 to the Villages Honor Flight.
What a generous couple !
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That remains me to the story of St. Martin in France. A really generous couple and God bless their heart. Merry Christmas to them, too.
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Accidentally I hit the posting button to early. I want to continue and saying, that more St. Martins around that we can imagine. Thanks.
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Oh no, wish I saw this thread 1st. I just posted my paraphrased version of this story. I heard it on my way home from work tonight in Columbus, Ohio. I heard "The Walmart in The Villages, Fl" and perked my ears up. I hope I was close on my version.

What an awesome story, couldn't wait to share!!!
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Blessed are the generous of heart.
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