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It All Started with the Letter from Chef José

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It all started about 10 days ago with a letter from Chef José.

I put up a post and shared the letter.

A Letter from Jose

I’ll let Subaru Diane take it from here:

A couple of weeks ago, WaterGirl posted the letter from Master Chef and All-Around Good Person, José Andrés.

His first sentence — “A million meals a day” — struck me and stayed with me. That is an extraordinary number, and José’s World Central Kitchen is doing extraordinary work!

I wanted to do what I could to help Chef José’s efforts for Ukrainian refugees and others affected by Russia’s invasion, so I asked WaterGirl if I could put up a modest BJ match to support WCK in Ukraine. Because, yeah, I’ve seen with my own eyes what Juicers are capable of doing when there’s a good cause.

So as of the moment this post appears, I’m putting up $1,500 in hopes that you crazy, generous Jackals will contribute to WCK accordingly. I will match dollar for dollar your donation in any amount up to $50.

A million thanks in advance to you all. I hope my bank account is $1,500 smaller by the time I go to bed tonight!

With love,
SD

🇺🇦💙💛🌻🇺🇦
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I know we just raised $25,000 for Nevada in 10 days, so the timing may not be perfect.

But Subaru Diane started by saying she wanted to match $750, and then a couple of days later she said $1,000, and now today she is saying $1,500.  I figured I needed to put this up today before we have to stage an intervention!  :-)

For SD, being able to do this is like Christmas, and it’s exciting.  But no pressure.  Just good people giving if they want, what they want, when they want.

Merry Christmas, SD!


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  4. 4.

    KayInMD (formerly Kay (not the front-pager))

    I feel like a cheapskate only putting in $25, after I keep throwing $50 to the Four Winds (OK Four Directions), but I kept throwing money at them and now… You get the picture. I’ll do better next month. No big vet bills then.

  5. 5.

    HinTN

    Subaru Diane, I thank you for pushing us to be generous. I’ve chipped in my $50 to support this great cause.

  9. 9.

    OzarkHillbilly

    @SiubhanDuinne: I’m poor. I need to focus my superfluous money, what little there is. I am doing some midterm giving and that’s where I’m at. Still I want to say thank you for this. It’s needed.

  11. 11.

    pat

    OK, OK, OK.  In for 50 bucks.

    I might have done that the last time, but what am I saving this money for anyway, huh?

  12. 12.

    WendyBinFL

    Happy to contribute $50.00! Giving thanks for Jose Andres, and SiubhanDuinne (Siobhan is my daughter’s middle name), and WaterGirl, and the entire Jackaltariat!

  29. 29.

    Joy in FL

    Well, that match hit its goal fast!
    I put $50 in anyway.

    Thank you so much Subaru Diane <3

  36. 36.

    Spanky

    Sooooo, I log on 45 minutes after this post goes up and you jackals have already blown past $1700.

    You guys are crazy, and I’m in for 50.

  39. 39.

    Spanky

    @SiubhanDuinne: Yeah, ditto here. I’ve been meaning to send them money, but it took a gentle kick in the ass for me to do it. Thanks! And Actblue makes it frighteningly easy for potential donors to part with their money.

  40. 40.

    WaterGirl

    You crazy kids. I guess maybe I should raise the thermometer goal?

    edit: I guess I’ll raise it to $5,000 and hope that we can give Subaru Diane a very Merry Christmas, indeed!

  41. 41.

    BruceFromOhio

    In for $50 and I sometimes wonder if it was one of my comments many moons ago that saddled you with the Subaru Diane nick and whether that’s a good thing.

  43. 43.

    Miss Bianca

    @OzarkHillbilly: That’s where I’m at too, right now, all my meager funds for donations going to midterms, but I am so grateful to SD and all the other generous jackals for their willingness to organize and fund other charitable giving.

    I gotta increase my revenue stream, so that I can start giving more away.

  45. 45.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @WaterGirl:

    Yes please!

    I’ve tried to thank everyone, or will shortly, but damn! These comments and contributions are coming in so fast, I’m having trouble keeping up. So in case I somehow fail to name check you, let me just say that I really am incredibly happy to know that so many of you are stepping up for Chef José and his World Central Kitchen.

    The match happened not only before bedtime, but even before I had time to pour myself a celebratory glass of wine 🍷 so off I go to do that thing!

  47. 47.

    Gin & Tonic

    I am very grateful for this and previous efforts from this community to help the people of Ukraine. I haven’t generally joined in because I have other, more direct vehicles for donating, but your generosity is moving. Because this one is organized by Subaru Diane, I’ll join in for $50.

  52. 52.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @MazeDancer:

    Thanks so much, MazeDancer (I’ve always loved your nym, BTW!) I think WaterGirl has upped it to $5,000 now. That makes me immensely happy.

  57. 57.

    The Golux

    In for $50.  My son is a chef, so the great things Chef José  and WCK do has extra meaning for me.

  60. 60.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @Gin & Tonic:

    Bless you, G&T. I know anything that supports Ukraine is near to your heart. I’m very touched that you contributed to this thermometer as well as all the others that are priorities for you.

  63. 63.

    Sister Inspired Revolver of Freedom

    @OzarkHillbilly: I am in the very same boat, sadly. I gave a donation to World Central Kitchen at Christmas. I’m now giving what I can to the local food bank & a local political party I desperately want/need to win the next provincial election. Goddess bless those who can do more. Slava Ukraini!

  73. 73.

    WaterGirl

    @Jim, Foolish Literalist: Interesting.  I titled it Balloon Juice for World Central Kitchen

    I imagine that reference is to the entire pot of money for World Central Kitchen.  But their emails and their spreadsheet (I assume they get a spreadsheet like Four Directions and Voces do) will reference Balloon Juice.

  82. 82.

    Wolvesvalley

    Well, it looks like the response to SiubhanDiunne’s match has been so swift that her match has been met before I had a chance to take advantage of it. So I am matching my own $50 by putting $100 in the kitty.

    This was a wonderful idea!

  86. 86.

    James E Powell

    On behalf of jackals who are short at the moment, I tossed in another $50 because I’ve been there and no doubt will be there again.

  87. 87.

    dexwood

    In for 50. WCK is the one organization we regularly contribute to. SD is one of my favorite commenters here. Obviously, I’m not alone in holding her in high regard. Well done Juicers. Well done SD.

  90. 90.

    Laura Too

    @SiubhanDuinne: I am so inspired by your warmth and generosity! Thank you for making the world a better place. I donated $50.00, such a nice gift you’ve given. Hugs!

  91. 91.

    Lexiltucky

    In for $50.  In addition to their work in Ukraine, WCK was there early on when the floods went thru Eastern KY a while back.  They do good work.

    Thanks to SD for getting us all started here today !

  92. 92.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @James E Powell:

    That is very generous of you! The phrase “pay it forward” has become a bit shopworn from overuse — but it’s still a great concept, so thank you very much for putting it into practice.

  101. 101.

    AxelFoley

    Subaru Diane

    Not gonna lie, that’s how I pronounce it in my head. 😂

    Forgive me, SiubhanDuinne, but I always wanted to ask you how to properly pronounce your nym.

  102. 102.

    Laura Too

    @AxelFoley: I remember a long time ago my Uncle saying it was how his auto correct would spell it. I’m sure it was that way for a lot of people.

  103. 103.

    sxjames

    I saw an article (probably on BJ) about WCK just after the invasion in February, and for the next couple of months donated $25 dollars/month.  However, due to life in general I kinda forgot about it and haven’t donated in a while.  Thanks for the swift kick in the pan… err, gentle reminder of how worthy WCK is :).  Anyways,  just chipped in $25 dollars.

  104. 104.

    HinTN

    @SiubhanDuinne: Works for me! I’ve been out enjoying a summer shower that simply materialized. The late afternoon sun created a rainbow in the approaching mist, which was coming from the southeast. I attribute it to your good energy.

  105. 105.

    Leslie

    Way late to this party, but I don’t mind. Another $50 in the pot for WCK and the amazing work they do. Thanks, SD.

  115. 115.

    stinger

    In for $10 — excellent cause! Thank you, SiubhanDuinne! (I’ve missed the match, but happy to help kick the total up over $5K a bit.)

  117. 117.

    planetjanet

    I put $50 in the kitty.  It is one of my favorite causes.  I had the privilege of being the beneficiary of his work during the goverment furlough.  The food was delicious.

  119. 119.

    Almost Retired

    @Wolvesvalley:   Ooooh, I like that concept!   “Self-match,” since by the time I got here, the match was over.  So I’m in for $100, by matching my own $50, or something like that.  I tried to get my wife to be an outside double donor, but she generally rolls her eyes at all things Balloon Juice.  Her loss.

  121. 121.

    Tehanu

    In for $25; I need to renew contribs to several other causes but I’m very happy to give to this particular one. Nothing is more basic than feeding people.

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