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21 February 2011

Thanks for searching the internet (the good way)!

Hey, thanks!

Did you know that, so far, over US$250 has been raised for CAM International, just because you’ve been searching the web with GoodSearch, or doing your online shopping through GoodShop?

That’s right! We’ve had the link on our sidebar for a while now, and I just wanted to thank those of you have have used GoodSearch with CAM International as your chosen charity.

Every little bit helps, right? And it’s nice to know that, when Hannah or Nathanael are searching the internet for a school project, that they’re also raising money for a good cause. 🙂

Thanks again! Remember, you can shop at lots of well known places through GoodShop (like Amazon, Target, Apple, Best Buy, Expedia, SEARS, Office Depot and WalMart). You can also add GoodSearch to your browser’s toolbar to make it more convenient.

If you have a website or Facebook page, consider putting a GoodSearch badge on it so that others can join the cause! 🙂

YOU SEARCH OR SHOP… WE GIVE!

Raise money for CAM International just by searching the web and shopping online!

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9 November 2007

You search, they donate

Jim Missions 1

Providing clean water –
one way CAM is serving in Central America

Here’s something you might not have known. If you search the internet, you can make a donation to support ministry in the Spanish speaking world at the same time – without actually spending any money!

The search engine is called GoodSearch, and it’s powered by the popular Yahoo! search engine. When you go to their main page, you can type in CAM International (you know you want to) as your preferred charity. Then, every time you search they will donate a small amount of money to the organization.

Better yet, you can add a search toolbar to Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. (One note of caution – sometimes your preference can get wiped out – it doesn’t hurt to return to the website once in a while to make sure your charity is still selected)

But there’s more (I just discovered)… you can also donate by shopping at one of the many online merchants that are represented here. Places like eBay, Target, iTunes, Barnes & Noble and 1-800-flowers.com. Oops – sometimes I shop at these places… I wish I’d known this before!

Of course, if you’re buying from amazon.com you can support us directly by clicking the link. 🙂 The Cottrill family will get a percentage of whatever you buy.

With Christmas just around the corner, this is something to keep in mind if you’ll be doing any shopping online.

If you want to get an idea of the kinds of ministries you’ll be helping with your searches, check out CAM’s Christmas catalogue. Spread the word, and get your friends searching too! A lot of people doing a little searching can make a big difference.