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Red Swan recently hosted an event at a Women of Faith conference and asked the audience to imagine how they would spend a check from Red Swan. As you'll see, there's no right or wrong answer. It's entirely up to you...

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"Send money for the needy natives in the southern part of the Phillipines in Mindanao - the Mansakas. Help teachers who are teaching the natives for their salaries."
Deborah B.
Union City, CA

"Thank you for this creative solution! I had been praying for a creative idea to bring in more money before attending Women of Faith. My husband has a strong desire to go to Mexico and build homes for the poorest of the poor. He wanted to join a team of builders in March but we needed $500. This will help reach that goal! Thank you!"
Debbie H.
Grand Junction, CO

"I just lost my husband in April. So I am going to put the money to paying off his bills. Thank you."
Sharon B.
Erie, CO

"My husband's employer cut his pay 10%. My employer cut my pay from $25 hourly to $16 hourly. We could use this money to pay for gas and groceries for our family of 5!"
Karin I.
Spring Valley, CA

"My daughter to get ballet point shoes."
Barbara M.
Pueblo, CO

"I am going to get out of debt for good!"
Kimberly R.
Goodyear, AZ

"God has called me to simplify my life, get rid of my worldly possessions, move in with my parents & focus on a program of spiritual study and my gifts as a photographer & writer. I'm excited about what possibilities God is preparing me for! Thanks for your awesome program. God bless you!"
Julie G.
La Jara, CO

"Adoption! We are adopting again and it is so expensive. God bless."
Tiffany H.
Phoenix, AZ

"Take a vacation. My husband died 2 years ago and I was his caretaker for 10 years. May go to Hawaii."
JoAnn F.
Wheat Ridge, CO

"My friend needs a spare tire for her car as she comes weekly to help me as well head a Bible here at my complex. I am grateful to turn my odd and ends into cash to help my friend."
Elizabeth M.
Lywood, WA

"I would help my friend get papers so she could earn a decent wage and be a citizen. I would sponser another World Vision child."
Sandra C.
Denver, CO

"I would like to buy my dad something for once. He as done so much for me through-out my life and I have never had money to do much for my family."
Jenny S.
Rapid City, SD

"This will help our family pay our electric bill. We've fallin on hard times and live in Arizona so having air conditioning is quite essential. Praise God for cooler weather coming."
Kristi L.
Phoenix, AZ

"I would pay my heating bill, get groceries and fill up my van with gas. I would also give my 3 children and 2 grandchildren and husband a grand Christmas."
Bonita W.
E. Stroudsburg, PA

"I could put toward my school and put some in my account."
Sherry C.
Buena Vista, CO

"I would use it to help pay for my husband who is stationed in South Korea for a year to come home at Christmas. The airline ticket looks like it will be no less than $1,500 so we are trusting God will help us be able to pay it!"
Shana S.
Glen Burnie, MD

"I lead a Saturday bible study and love to treat the ladies to my favorite books. With my business down because of the economy I will use this money to continue to pass on the blessings of the written word."
Kirsten L.
Chandler, AZ

"Without knowing what it is worth it is difficult for me to decide. I'm very grateful to just be able to dream of the possibilities. No matter what it will be a surprise and God will lead me when that time comes. Thank you for giving me a dream."
Cheryl M.
Lemoyne, PA

"Get out of debt. Debt from my past medical work up and my first 2 semesters of school toward my BSN. Also paying for my son's college. I am also going to obtain my masters in NSG. I teach practical NSG."
Barbara M.
Pueblo, CO

"I attended the Women of Faith conference in D.C. the end of July. The conference helped me to make the decision to give an organization I could trust to give my jewelry to. Since this organization is connected with the Lord I believe this is the one. My husband died after suffering a long time with a malignant brain tumor. I prayed for a miracle realizing the Lord had a better place for him. Being by myself with no family, I know the money will help me financially. My wedding rings have been a special remembrance as well as my other jewelry. I know Red Swan is the answer to help me but I have trusted that the Lord has directed me in the direction."
Lois A.
Aliquippa, PA

"Pay down on debt. In the future possibly a fundraiser for sister-in-law with mounting medical bills due to cancer."
Lori S.
Aurora, CO

"I am not sure of the total value of these jewelry pieces but for what it's worth I hope you can use them to your benefit."
Rebecca J.
Portland, OR

"Thank you for this opportunity. With the returned compensation I am going to give some to my father who recently lost his job, but some winter clothes for my son and give some to my friend's parents recently diagnosed with leukemia at the tiny age of 2."
Shelbi F.
Scottsdale, AZ

"My little boy needs some winter clothes; My husband and I could go for a weekend getaway; Lots of bills piling up."
Denise V.
San Jose, CA

"Thank you for your sponsoring me so I could attend the 2009 Women of Faith event. May the Lord cause your company to prosper and flourish."
Carol A.
Portland, OR

"With jewelry I would love the money. I have a always had a dream of having the best Christmas ever. I have never had the money to buy gifts. My mother will be 85 in Dec and she is going blind so please make this happen."
Aggie S.
Thornton, CO

"Women of Faith tickets. Gasoline Money."
Barbara K.
Silver Springs, MD

"I'm excited to use this money to help someone else in some way. Pay it forward!"
Kit M.
Fredericksburg, VA

"It would be nice to give it to my kids and let them get new school clothes."
Debbie T.
Bryans Road, MD

"My husband just got laid off and this money will help us make it through. Thanks."
Carolyn L.
Pulaski, TN

"I am a single mom and I need money for my rent! This is a very tough time for me."
Tea P.
Spokane, WA

"This jewelry has been gathered as a group effort to raise funds for the adoptions of two children from Ethiopia!"
Stacy G.
Covina, CA

"I took 2 boxes. This one for myself as we are going thru a very rough season financially - the other I will fill for World Vision - but not This one - we need cash desparately - I volunteered so I could attend conference. Thank you."
Rebecca R.
Ana Cortes, WA

"I recently ended a 3 year relationship because I knew I was being disobedient to God. I am moving into my condo this weekend and am going to use the money to help me get on my feet. Ready to experience the journey God has for me!"
Carrie M.
Vernon, CT

"My husband was laid off work in Jan. We have six kids and could use some extra cash. We are in the process of renting out our house and moving in with my mom. It's not a bad thing, just a stepping stone in the direction God wants to take us."
Monica C.
Tacoma, WA

"I would bring another friend to Women of Faith next year by helping her buy her ticket or else buying it for her to get her to come."
Jana H.
Rainier, WA

"This is awesome! Hope I am one of the first 50 so I can win a free Women of Faith ticket!"
Kim K.
Bowling Green, VA

"Dear Red Swan, This is a big note of thanks. Without help from you some of the ladies at my church wouldn't have been able to go to the Women of Faith conference in Cleveland. Out of the 8 that went 6 of them this was their first time. They were truly blessed. Thank you so much for helping them go."
Lisa S.
South Amherst, OH

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