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$500 giveaway

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by tedb, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. tedb

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    Did anyone else hear the story this a.m. (3/20) on Market Placeon NPR that someone is giving away $500 to 20 new Prius owners as long as their annual income is less than $80k? Same guy is also donating $100 to one of three eco-charities on behalf of anyone who reads some emails a survey. Here's the blurb from MarketPlace website

    Monday, March 20, 2006
    Making a donation for you

    Listen to this story

    Hal Hinkle traded Wall Street for Planet Earth. The self-styled environmentalist wants you to read six e-mails he's written about global warming. In return, he'll donate $100 in your name to one of three eco-themed charities. Lisa Napoli reports.


    And here is a link --

    http://www.thehcf.org/emailintro.html
     
    #1 tedb, Mar 20, 2006
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    Since you asked, I heard the story on MarketPlace Morning Report while driving into work today. Had I not been so busy this morning, I would have posted something about the report.

    Sure hope some folks on PriusChat can utilize this opportunity.
     
    #2 PaPrius, Mar 20, 2006
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    How do I get in on the $500 though?
     
    #3 cmwade77, Mar 20, 2006
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    Who is this guy? Seems to be taking some pains to hide his
    identity and background.
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    _H*
     
    #4 hobbit, Mar 20, 2006
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    http://www.thehcf.org/challenge.html

    I would bet that anyone that tries now is on the "wait list."
     
    #5 BellBoy, Mar 20, 2006
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    Such cynacism! You guys are tough.

    The piece on Market Place identified him as being a succesful entrepreneur who retired young. Some of his claimed donations are listed on the site I referenced in my first posting. I just googled him and he seems to be the real deal -- judging from those who thank him for his contributions to their work or causes. Whoe else is claiming to hand out free money for owning a Prius?

    Ted

     
    #6 tedb, Mar 21, 2006
  7. savingtheearth

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    Thanks for posting this Ted. If nothing else we become more educated and educate others. If more- we get $500. A win/win. Thanks for posting.
     
    #7 savingtheearth, Mar 21, 2006
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    I just got my check for $500! Awesome- it will help so much. I guess now he is offering for people that haven't bought the car yet , but are planning on it- a check for $500 to subsidize the payment. Awesome guy and awesome grant. I thought maybe it was BS, but is legit.
     
    #8 savingtheearth, May 21, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(savingtheearth @ May 21 2006, 12:16 AM) [snapback]258786[/snapback]</div>
    Let's see a picture of the check...
     
    #9 uclabruins, May 21, 2006
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