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Hello Everyone
MJJC has been able to score interviews with some very impressive people as it relates to Michael Jackson.
So as not to be left out, the Legacy Project has met up with MJJC's very own Cris123 of Heal The World for Children, who has some exciting news to share with the Michael Jackson fan community.
Enjoy!
When did you become a Michael Jackson fan and what attracted you to Michael?
I have been a MJ fan since 1992, during the Dangerous tour, and the first thing that attracted me to him was his angelic voice. I was just a child back then but I felt his magic right away. My lifelong dream was to meet him, and the fact that God gave me this chance right before Michael left us changed my life.
Tell us about the Heal The World for Children: who started it, why and what are your plans and goals?
After Michael died, a few of his fans, some of whom got the wonderful chance to know him personally, felt that the best way to honor Michael and keep him alive is to continue his work and share the love. Michael Jackson was so much more than the greatest entertainer of all time. His kind heart and his endless efforts to heal our world have inspired us to follow in his footsteps. With this non-profit organization, our goal is to put a smile on the faces of children whose lives are troubled due to poverty or illness.
We are not affiliated with Heal the World, the estate or his family.
Our website is www.healtheworldforchildren.org
How many fans are involved with HTWfC?
At the first event we organized- a Children's Festival, on August 29, on Michael's birthday in LA, our group numbered around 25 people, from various locations around the globe: LA, NYC, Mexic, London, Spain, etc. We have more supporters joining on our forum and facebook page, willing to help with the upcoming events.
Here is a video of our first event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU78t...layer_embedded
What is happening on 20 November and what do you hope to achieve?
In celebration of Universal Children’s Day, Heal the World for Children will be taking toys to sick children in hospitals around the world: LA, NYC, Mexico, London, Poland. In NYC, we will also organize a drawing and face painting contest with the kids.
Is there a particular reason why you chose 20 November for your event?
The UN declared November 20 the Universal Children's Day. Michael's dream was for all the nations to celebrate children at the same time.
How can other fans get involved?
We would be delighted if more and more fans join our cause. You can help by donating through paypal for the toy run (healtheworldforchildren@gmail.com), joining our website, mailing list and facebook page, and spreading the word. You can also help by purchasing t-shirts with the organization logo on the website.
In the future, you can get involved in organizing our next event in your local city, by emailing us.
Together, let’s make Michael proud. Let’s show the world how much he cared and how he influenced us to care about the world.
What plans do you have for the future?
We will continue to organize events inspired by Michael's humanitarian spirit. Every year on Michael's birthday we want to hold a Children's Festival in many cities at the same time. Throughout the year, we are looking to make a difference by organizing hospital visits and other fun events. We are also looking forward to incorporating our organization as a non-profit.
Do you have any words of advice for other fans who are looking to start a similar project?
If you are passionate about keeping Michael's dream alive, you can make a difference, by starting small. Have an idea, share it with others who want to help, get organized and just make it happen. You don't need to be a proper organization or to have huge funds to be able to put a smile on somebody's face. Spread the word, be dedicated and Michael will be proud of you.
Is there anything else you would like to say the fan community?
As someone who had the immense privilege to meet Michael and talk to him, and see his wonderful persona behind the superstar, I would like to see his legacy growing and his message of love becoming stronger, and heard by the world. We are his army of love. If not us, then who?
Thank you so much Cris123 for taking the time to talk to us. Everyone at MJJC wishes you the best for the future.
Thank you, too.
MJJC has been able to score interviews with some very impressive people as it relates to Michael Jackson.
So as not to be left out, the Legacy Project has met up with MJJC's very own Cris123 of Heal The World for Children, who has some exciting news to share with the Michael Jackson fan community.
Enjoy!
When did you become a Michael Jackson fan and what attracted you to Michael?
I have been a MJ fan since 1992, during the Dangerous tour, and the first thing that attracted me to him was his angelic voice. I was just a child back then but I felt his magic right away. My lifelong dream was to meet him, and the fact that God gave me this chance right before Michael left us changed my life.
Tell us about the Heal The World for Children: who started it, why and what are your plans and goals?
After Michael died, a few of his fans, some of whom got the wonderful chance to know him personally, felt that the best way to honor Michael and keep him alive is to continue his work and share the love. Michael Jackson was so much more than the greatest entertainer of all time. His kind heart and his endless efforts to heal our world have inspired us to follow in his footsteps. With this non-profit organization, our goal is to put a smile on the faces of children whose lives are troubled due to poverty or illness.
We are not affiliated with Heal the World, the estate or his family.
Our website is www.healtheworldforchildren.org
How many fans are involved with HTWfC?
At the first event we organized- a Children's Festival, on August 29, on Michael's birthday in LA, our group numbered around 25 people, from various locations around the globe: LA, NYC, Mexic, London, Spain, etc. We have more supporters joining on our forum and facebook page, willing to help with the upcoming events.
Here is a video of our first event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU78t...layer_embedded
What is happening on 20 November and what do you hope to achieve?
In celebration of Universal Children’s Day, Heal the World for Children will be taking toys to sick children in hospitals around the world: LA, NYC, Mexico, London, Poland. In NYC, we will also organize a drawing and face painting contest with the kids.
Is there a particular reason why you chose 20 November for your event?
The UN declared November 20 the Universal Children's Day. Michael's dream was for all the nations to celebrate children at the same time.
How can other fans get involved?
We would be delighted if more and more fans join our cause. You can help by donating through paypal for the toy run (healtheworldforchildren@gmail.com), joining our website, mailing list and facebook page, and spreading the word. You can also help by purchasing t-shirts with the organization logo on the website.
In the future, you can get involved in organizing our next event in your local city, by emailing us.
Together, let’s make Michael proud. Let’s show the world how much he cared and how he influenced us to care about the world.
What plans do you have for the future?
We will continue to organize events inspired by Michael's humanitarian spirit. Every year on Michael's birthday we want to hold a Children's Festival in many cities at the same time. Throughout the year, we are looking to make a difference by organizing hospital visits and other fun events. We are also looking forward to incorporating our organization as a non-profit.
Do you have any words of advice for other fans who are looking to start a similar project?
If you are passionate about keeping Michael's dream alive, you can make a difference, by starting small. Have an idea, share it with others who want to help, get organized and just make it happen. You don't need to be a proper organization or to have huge funds to be able to put a smile on somebody's face. Spread the word, be dedicated and Michael will be proud of you.
Is there anything else you would like to say the fan community?
As someone who had the immense privilege to meet Michael and talk to him, and see his wonderful persona behind the superstar, I would like to see his legacy growing and his message of love becoming stronger, and heard by the world. We are his army of love. If not us, then who?
Thank you so much Cris123 for taking the time to talk to us. Everyone at MJJC wishes you the best for the future.
Thank you, too.
Can this be changed somehow? Thanks.)
