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humansofnewyork:

My name is Brandon Stanton and I’m a photographer in New York City. As many of you already know, several months ago I was approached by the fashion label DKNY, who offered me $15,000 to purchase 300 of my photographs. I politely refused the offer. But earlier this week, one of my fans discovered that DKNY was using my photographs anyway— in Asia. (Full Story:http://thebea.st/13ijYt6) As atonement for this infringement, I publicly requested that DKNY donate $100,000 in my name to the YMCA in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, so that underprivileged children could attend summer camp. DKNY responded on Monday with a $25,000 donation.Over the next three days, my audience stepped in and raised the full $100,000 themselves. Over 3,000 people chipped in, and raised an astonishing $103,710 in 72 hours. (http://bit.ly/YTy4h3)I have no interest in vilifying DKNY. It is a company composed of thousands of good people. The founder, Donna Karan, is highly respected around the world for both her creativity and philanthropy. But I would appreciate if you would REBLOG this post, and lend your voice to my request that DKNY raise their donation to match the $103,710 that we raised. Together, we could create a $208,000 investment in the lives of children in one of New York’s most vital and diverse neighborhoods. Thank you so much.

My name is Brandon Stanton and I’m a photographer in New York City. As many of you already know, several months ago I was approached by the fashion label DKNY, who offered me $15,000 to purchase 300 of my photographs. I politely refused the offer. But earlier this week, one of my fans discovered that DKNY was using my photographs anyway— in Asia. (Full Story:http://thebea.st/13ijYt6)

As atonement for this infringement, I publicly requested that DKNY donate $100,000 in my name to the YMCA in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, so that underprivileged children could attend summer camp. DKNY responded on Monday with a $25,000 donation.

Over the next three days, my audience stepped in and raised the full $100,000 themselves. Over 3,000 people chipped in, and raised an astonishing $103,710 in 72 hours. (http://bit.ly/YTy4h3)

I have no interest in vilifying DKNY. It is a company composed of thousands of good people. The founder, Donna Karan, is highly respected around the world for both her creativity and philanthropy.

But I would appreciate if you would REBLOG this post, and lend your voice to my request that DKNY raise their donation to match the $103,710 that we raised.

Together, we could create a $208,000 investment in the lives of children in one of New York’s most vital and diverse neighborhoods. Thank you so much.

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Humans of New York: Dear HONY,My name is Vicki. Having been raised in Queens, I know well...

humansofnewyork:

Dear HONY,

My name is Vicki. Having been raised in Queens, I know well how important it is to have children experience the joys of camp and spend time in a non-concrete environment. Now, I am fortunate enough to work for a company that brings smiles to children and families every day – Feld…

Oh, YAYAYAYAYAY! <3

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I made a Pokey Cat doll, then I had to pose him like Pokey Cat.

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Tumblr notifies me there are 88 new posts while I’ve been scrolling to get to where I left off yesterday. I click; there are five. It notifies me there is one new post while I look at those five. I click; there are five. All numbers = five.

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Gangsta Bun got ahold of my measuring tape. It’s in two pieces now.

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I’ve made a couple things, but mostly I’ve been crappy and sickly.

I still don’t know the point of the cubes, but people seem to like them. I like the zipper pulls; at least they have a function…

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dampsandwich:

i’ve never seen anyone steal candy from a baby

Babies aren’t even supposed to have candy, so stealing it is not only easy it’s the right thing to do.

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blua:

giant bounce house

<—Boings in. “Where’s the bar?”

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quinntheghost:

this is a very good body positivity blog that isn’t quite off the ground yet: please follow if you would like to see more! I’m sure they would appreciate it!

Quinn the Ghost is still looking out for our happinesses. <3

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