Imagine the indignity of having to cook with a camp stove or wash dishes with a garden hose in your own home because your kitchen is dilapidated beyond use. Or the indignity of having to have two men carry you in and out of your house because you cannot walk up or down the stairs to your porch? How about having to use a bucket to go to the restroom in because the floor in your bathroom could fall in at anytime. Maybe you have to rearrange your living room furniture in such a way as it doesn't get wet in the next rain storm because of the roof leaks in your home. Now imagine you have barely enough money to pay for your groceries let alone repair your home? Maybe you’re elderly and are making monthly decisions between life-sustaining medicines and food, if a problem arises with your home, how would you pay for it. With the cost of the average home repair being around $700.00, most elderly folks cannot afford to hire out these repairs while trying to live on incomes of $9,000.00 per year. Thus, most people, be it elderly, disabled, or simply disadvantaged will let these problems go without any real attention, which will only compound the problem over time. This is where Bill Hutson and Table Talk Ministries come in. Bill and his wife Pam started helping people in 2002, and officially founded Table Talk in 2006. Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. known to most as Table Talk Ministries makes free home repairs for the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. Although Table Talk receives some donations, more than 90% of the money used for these tasks comes from Bill Hutson. Through the website, he now has clients all over the country. Bill Hutson, through Table Talk Ministries, is restoring dignity in people's lives, the people that receive help no longer have to go about their day to day living thinking there is no hope that their circumstances will ever change. Table Talk builds wheelchair ramps for the disabled, replaces the roofs for the elderly, and repairs bathrooms and kitchens for the poor. Bill selflessly performs services for those who cannot do for themselves and cannot afford to hire someone to perform these services for them. Table Talk is changing lives and restoring the hope of humanity. Bill, through Table Talk has restored hope in individuals who would have remained hope-less without his presence. It is hard to imagine what a miracle these acts of kindness would be to that person who has benefited from them. Bill is a 31 year veteran truck driver, he makes his living driving a semi over-the-road 70 hours per week, only to come home and spend another 30-40 hours repairing homes on the weekends. To date, Table Talk has helped over 100 people to live in safe warm homes. Their current project is rehabbing a home which was donated to them, (Table Talk owns another property which is occupied by a low income family), the house was originally built in 1867 and has had to undergo major renovation, half of the structure was removed and rebuilt. This project has been ongoing for twelve months at a cost of $52,500.00, Table Talk has received only $1,000 in donations towards this project, Bill has paid the rest. In Bill’s words; “To the world you may be just one person, but, to one person, you just may be the world.” He also, always plays the LeAnn Rimes a coppella version of Amazing Grace while he works.

I just read your blog about doing your "Give" video and it brought to mind something that had happened when my daughter was younger with a homeless man. Our entire family had gone on vacation & we were walking back to our hotel after dinner & passed a homeless man huddled up against a bench. My daughter, six at the time, was terrified but couldn't quit staring at him. Finally she looked up at me & said "Mom, I think he's hungry & I need to give him something." Of course as a mother my heart flip flopped, a liitle frightened of letting my child go up to this man but all of a sudden I realized & looked at this situation we had. Here was our six year old child all ready learning the meaning of kindness & giving to people who don't have as much as she does. Her Dad gave her money & as we all stood close we watched this little girl go up to this homeless man, smile at him & say very loud " We want you to have this money so you can go buy some food and stuff." I'll never ever forget the look on that mans face when he looked down & took the money. It IS about GIVING! About being a friend if thats what YOU're needing. We all need to learn to give more and look people directly in the eyes and smile! It says you MEAN something! You ARE something and WE care!

LeAnn as a long time supporter of Stand up For Kids your support during these economic hard times is an inspiration to us. I met Rick Koca Founder of SUFK in 2001 and he took my wife and I to the streets of San Diego to meet and see first hand the homeless kids of America, OUR KIDS. It broke our hearts as we walked the streets meeting what seemed like good normal kids but learning that their lives were so difficult and abnormal. I have tears in my eyes today remembering the first time we experienced life for a child living in the streets of America. These are good Kids worthy of our love and support. Thanks for caring and Giving to help OUR KIDS. I am now a standing Board member of SUFK and I can't express in words how much "GIVE" means to us. God Bless JDT

Hi! Just recently I took my 'daughter' out to lunch and behind us was a group of 6 older folks. I heard them laughin and havin a good time so I asked the waiter to send them another round of drinks on me. I was feeling happy and giving and definitely thought that it would show my 17 year old how great it is to give to others unselfishly. The group was happy and excited and overwhelmed by my generosity and my daughter got to see that. It may not be much but it made\makes me feel great still.

Hi LeAnn, and Everyone reading this :) I want to share with you about my AMAZING friend, who so selflessly ‘GIVES’ SO MUCH to make other people’s lives better, she is such a HUGE blessing to everyone she comes in contact with, whether she herself realises it, or whether the people that meet her realise it, it is TRUE! She ALWAYS manages to make you feel so loved and appreciated, even without really saying anything at all, it just flows from her, it is just something you can feel. She has a great ability to rub off her great positive energy. Her name is Sara Westbrook. Sara is a motivational speaker, singer, and songwriter from Ontario, Canada. She is also an accomplished columnist for youth. Young people write in each week to ask life questions and get direction. The special thing about Sara is that she genuinely wants to make a difference for youth. This is why she travels around visiting Schools to perform her UPower Concerts (sarawestbrook.com/upower) and writes her column ‘My Voice Your Choice’. She is always saying that our circumstances don’t define us- our Choices do. She speaks/sings/writes by sharing her real life situations and offering guidance & support that will provide character building life tools, and in her UPower concerts shares a Formula, to help youth move through difficult circumstances. I know she has been through real tough times in her life, yet she continues to radiate so much positive energy and LOVE for all around her. I have seen first-hand how she makes young people feel celebrated. I have seen young people open up to her and share things they have never shared before. I have seen how much young people energetically interact at her UPower concerts. They are captured by her powerful words, whether she is singing, speaking or writing. Her warm personality, passion for the work she does and big smile work magic also. Sara IS changing lives and she always serves with a glad heart! God has blessed me immensely by placing Sara in my life!! Her friendship, music and just WHO HE IS, has saved & changed my life … she is always so very willing to GIVE – in so many ways!! I only hope to be half the person she is, she is a great influence in my life. LOVE YOU SARA <3 www.sarawestbrook.com - for anyone who wants to check out Sara/her work, maybe you need some guidance, you can email Sara too :)

My story is about my unselfish mother My mom Karon Ann Bottoms life was a model of giving . after my two brothers and I grew up and moved away with our own children she coils have settled into a grandmother roll so easy however , my mom saw a need in the mission our church helped out they needed people to help run the schools cafeteria. She talked it over with my dad they picked up lock stock and barrel .Moved to a trailer and began the journey of giving selflessly to these forgotten children most were wards of the court . These children are Apache,Navaho .from the reservation in Arizona .Most were girls the abuse they suffered is unspeakable . my mother had a way with children helping them work out the very adult emotions that little girls shouldn't have to deal with . As the years went in my Mom oped her own home for foster children she emerged herself in the people of the nation pow wows . Taking great care they never lose who there people were proud loving people . See as a second generation Irish women she would stick out like a sore thumb in these type of events but she went she took the kids to every thing cultural she could sign them up for Upon her unexpected death we held two memorials for her one in the valley where her base church was . The second at he smaller church local we we're amazed how many people rose from there seats to speak on how much she had given them. Sixty six children came through her home found safety . Found a tough straight talking women they couldn't snow job . The parents who had lost there children because of drugs liquor . My mother gave more then most a swift kick in the pants to get there acts together . She would mother them to become better parents to there own kids help reunite families was her greatest gift I still receive cards email and notes telling me how she changed there life's how good there doing She truly gave her heart thanks for the forum to let people know of her . Upon her unexpected death a memorial service was held at our church in the valley .later at he smaller local church she attended in

I love the 'Give' video! Very well done! I listen to Give & What I can not change almost every day. The messages are moving and clear. It reminds me daily to forgive and move on. Thank you! My husband and I give to charities every month and frequently give to our local food & clothing bank what we get back the greatest feeling that we helped people. It is heart wrenching to see lines outside of the food bank! I admire you a lot Leann. Thank you for writing such beautiful moving music. And thank you for being so open with your fans via Twitter! You are an inspiration. You look amazing BTW and I hope (after this pregnancy) to get my body down to your size! Please come to Seattle soon! :-)

WOMEN ARE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL IS IN A WOMAN THEY SAY THAT LOOK'S COUNT BUT INREALALITY IT'S IN HER HEART WHAT YOU FEEL IS HER TOUCH AND THE WAY SHE LOOKS AT YOU IS IN YOUR EYE'S THE NEED OF A WOMAN IS THE LOVE AND WARMING OF HER HANDS? AND NOTHING REALLY MATTERS BECAUSE YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BEAUTIFUL When I helped the inner city kids of Edmonton Alberta Canada with fund raising for sports equipment that put a smile on the little kids faces and always shed a tear in my eye because they thought they would have to live the real hard life on the streets and kill people for drug money but when the charity I worked for donated $250,000.00 for sports for the inner city kids that made more kids play sports and stay in school. hope you like the poem it is a copyright poem and is mine Christian Plett hope to hear from you soon Leeann bye for now.

I Like to GIVE MUSIC!!!!! I love to give away music, a few years ago I went to Nashville, TN on vacation, with me I had 10 singles from Ilse DeLange "All The Answers", and (cause I can't sell anything in the US) I GAVE AWAY the singles, to great musicians in Nashville, Here in Holland I give away music also!! When posible I give away COUNTRY MUSIC, of course, because in Holland Country Music is a little "out of the picture", only lovers keep country music alive here in Holland!! I Love Country Music very much!!!! My favorite artists are: Ilse DeLange (Holland), Suzy Bogguss, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes (of course), and Alan Jackson!!! And OLD country!!! So GIVE MUSIC!!!!! And the whole world laughs!!!!

On a daily basis i make sure to compliment people, and always smile. I try to help a person a day weather it be changing a tire, saving a turtle, or helping someone reach something thats to high. Im constantly being bragged on for my weight, Im a very patite woman and very skinny and no matter how much i try to gain weight i cant. im 23 5ft 3in and i weight 84lbs. i dont do drugs or drink or have a eating disorder. but im constantly being accused of it by strangers. Im also a single mother, my son turns 2 in oct. and because i look young and im tiny i get even more crap for what i look like. Even though people are rude to me, im not going to be rude back to them. like my mom says "kill them with kindness" so I do. I can read people pretty well so if i can tell someone is stressed or having a bad day i make sure to go out of my way to compliment them. Im big for animals as well so if i see a turtle in the road, or a dog roaming free, i take it some where safe. I may not be the best canidate for your inspiration but the littlist things help. Since you go through the same thing i do with the weight issues i wanted to somehow contact you, it doesnt hurt as much now after dealing with peoples rudeness for so many years i do lose my temper at times. I truely believe if it wasnt for those rude people, i wouldnt have so many body issues and low elf esteem and lack of confidence. I wanted to join the marines, and become a Dr, and own a ranch for homeless animals.. Im 23 with a 2 year old and a high school education. Im trying to make my life better for my son and I, it just seems like the second everything starts to look up, something throws be 10 steps back. its not just strangers either its family members as well, but the family rudeness i think is because i still live at home unfortunately and its time i reallly need my space. You're a beautiful woman and I look up to you dearly. the lady who insulted you annoys me, shes just as tiny as you if not smaller, how could she bully someone when shes gone through the same thing!? I admire the way you handled it and i agree 100%. i hope you have a wonderful year. Sincerely- Candy <3

hi. my name is wendy and i am a psoriasis patient. i have had the diseasae for 7 years and both my daughters are scared that they may have the disease as well. i told them that unfortunately there is no way to know if you have it or not. but i did show them your picture and they were shocked to find out you have psoriasis. basically cause it is not showing on you. i just wanted to meet you and tell you i admire you for going out there and letting people know you have it. that is so courageous of you. i admire you and maybe one day could meet you. you are definately an inspiration to the 7.5 million others who have the disease. thank you for listening.

I am 13 years old. My papa was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago and he had only a few months to live. I was terrified and I got the news when I came home from school. I cried and he told me to be strong. Life became hard. As he was getting worse, it would get aggraveting but I learned to give of myself for him. I tried to give him all the strength and care I had. Of course, it was hard. Well August 22nd, 7 o clock in the morning, bad news came. He died. The whole week I cried and have been depressed. He suffered from bone cancer. During the whole experience, I learned to give. He had only a few months to live, but he lived over two years. That showed he was strong.

Reflection... It's easy to take for granted, the comforts in which we live but we'll never feel fully alive until we learn to give, so on the road to compassion, I'll see you in the passing lane for by putting others first, our lives will be changed

I am a single father of an 11 year old son.Elijah is his name.For the last 10 years ive givin all of myself to try and raise him to be succesful.Not just as a typical succesful person who has a good job and goes to work in the daily grind,but a kind of special that will forever change our bloodlines fate.I am a huge tennis lover,and since Elijah was 3 ive been taking him to the courts and teaching him the art of tennis.As far as tennis goes Roger Federer was worlds #1 for 6 straight years and earned $50 million in prize money during that time winning tournaments.This is the success i wish for my son and all the generations that follow will forever be changed.I give my life for this dream.I cant leave this world untill we have accomplished this goal.I have watched Leannes video But I Do Love You hundreds of times on youtube and each time i get inspired.Haveing been giving the last 10 years of my life staying at home taking care of my son,when i listen to that song i get inspired that maybe i can still find love.And to sweet and beautiful Leanne,yes i do love you,ooooh oooh yeah,i dooo loooove you.Thank you.

Well, I've given a lot to people in my family and community. But I think you may be able to connect with me on this: I invested in myself. I've always struggled with being overweight, and I finally fully committed to exercise and diet and eventually got to the point where I was modeling bikinis! I think that I did take it to an unhealthy (obsessive) level, but the fact is that with focus and determination, I achieved something, ALL by myself, of my own will and volition, and nobody could take it away from me. I gave my dream of having an amazing body to myself. And people gave me a lot of crap about it, but good or bad they were fascinated by how I looked and the way I was living my life, just like people are fascinated by you, Leanne. Nobody wanted to believe that a fat kid with crooked teeth, no boobs, and frizzy hair could blossom into a 'goddess', because then people can't make excuses for why they can't also achieve their goals and dreams. For some people, my (and your) success is inspirational, and for others it is intimidating and hard to swallow. Either way, striving towards and achieving a personal goal is a great gift to one's self, and it can inspire others to also give that gift to themselves. God Bless!

I'm 62 years old and have had Psoriasis since 9 years old. Very devastating as a young person and teen, but I survived it and became a very successful computer software programmer and have a wonderful family of a supporting wife and three great grown successful children. My youngest daughter, now 29, is the only one with the psoriasis gene messed up. Thank God she has a mild case. The person who gave to me was a WONDERFUL dermatologist while I was in college. He died recently but I will never forget his care for not only my disease but my attitude about the disease. He made me feel like the most important person alive, and that I could survive anything life threw my way. By the way, I sat behind you years ago at a Hall of Fame ceremony in Oklahoma. I did speak with Reba McIntyre who was sitting near you.

One day i was in a cafe for lunch and i saw a note on the counter. It said on Aug 31, 2009 the owner of the cafe's son was killed in a car accident. Apparently he was texting a driving and blew through a red light. He left behind a wife and a six month old baby boy. When i finished reading the note, the owner of the cafe Kathy came up to me and looked really upset. So i decided over the next couple of months to start a fundraiser. Two weeks before Thanksgiving 2009 i went into Amazon Cafe and told Kathy i would like to meet her daughter in law. I explained to her that i had raised a couple thousand dollars and had donations from varies stores. I had cases of diapers and baby wipes etc...... In the end i gave everything that was donated to the wife and mother of the six month old baby. It was nice to help out a newly single mother. Even though i never met before the fundraiser, if it were me or someone i new i would want someone to help me out.

Dear LeAnn, I hope you have the chance to read this. I saw you this past Saturday at Grand Star. You and your performance were absolutely incredible. I was so touched by your spunk, compassion, sincerity and sassiness! I went into the concert really liking you as a performer but I left the concert with the thought of…Wow, she is awesome! I really enjoyed listening to some parts of your life that you talked about. I know you are a really caring person and I don’t even know you. I did have the pleasure of getting my picture with you during the meet and greet, which was great. I am a married woman with 2 girls and hope that they grow up with the heart as you have. I just was scanning the internet and saw some remarks about you and your weight and it made me mad! You are beautiful inside and out! It makes me sad that so many people can comment on those that they don’t even know. Stay sweet, beautiful and strong and the more people you meet and entertain they will see exactly what I saw. Sincerely, Charlene Insco

me,im a mother of two young children and both of their ages are,my oldest just turned 10yrs.old and my youngest just turned 7yrs.old.Both of my kids mean the world to me and that i love both of my kids and the rest of my family very much with all of my heart.Thank you so much leann for just being you and dont ever change at all!

I give to my friend’s everyday that I can. I love seeing my friends happy and well. When they are sad, scared, angry, or sick, I try my best to stand beside them in any way possible. LeAnn's songs Strong, What I Cannot Change, and Give have inspired me to be the best person I can be. Her songs have touched not only my heart, but my soul as well. I have gone through some very tragic and horrible things in my life and hearing her songs just lifts my sprit when I am done. I have followed LeAnn ever since I could talk. LeAnn is a very wonderful and beautiful person inside as well as outside. She gives her love everyday to her fans and her family. LeAnn is one of my heroes and I hope someday I could achieve her level of giving.

I have told my story about Giving, but now I would like to show some appreciation to.....LeAnn. LeAnn has one of the biggest hearts and "Gives" more than anyone I know! On a daily basis she reaches out to her fans to let them know that she loves and appreciates every single one of them. There is NO other celebrity on twitter or anywhere who reaches out to their fans more than LeAnn does! She also recently started to make her own posts on her Facebook fan page, another way to reach out to her fans. All this while touring, being a wonderful Bonus Mom, wife to a HOT playboy, amazing daughter and friend! Did I also mention that she has been donating to the Unseen Child Foundation for about 3 years now! No one knew that she was donating until this year. That is the kind of Good hearted woman she is! She lives her life full of love and spreads her rays of sunshine among all those she encounters. Once you talk to her you can not help, but to feel special and love her. She makes you feel important, like YOU matter! There has to be something said about a woman who can take in two beautiful boys who are not hers.....Yet LOVE them with all her heart and soul like they were! She is simply amazing! It is an honor to know such a beautiful person. I have become a better person because of her positive influence in my life. She radiates PURE LOVE and happiness. It makes you strive to feel that and you want to become a better person. She has also taught me to Let go what I cannot change and to forgive, love and most importantly give. She is my Role Model and I hope to achieve her level of giving someday. Thank You so much LeAnn for being YOU, you are beautiful inside and out. Don't ever change. I Love you xo xo.

The word give is very special. You know, sometimes we have no idea how much we benefit when we give something to someone. Be a love, a smile, a good day, or anything else. Lately I've preferred to see the smile on the faces of my friends and do everything to see them happy and well. Since I lost a close friend who died of HIV, the most I've always tried to be with them and do everything I can to show my love. This song from LeAnn's so beautiful and reminds me of wonderful things. Makes me very well be able to hear it. Thank you LeAnn for Mazer such beautiful songs as well. I love Brazil.

Hello from Vancouver British Columbia Canada! I love your voice - thanks for sharing - I have two stories for giving-- I have joined the two day 60km walk for raise funds for breast cancer 3 years in a row - I have raised approx. $9800 in those three years - simply asking friends and family to give. I hold a all gals neighbourhood Christmas Cocktail party at my home every year - three rules for attending: you must live in my naighbourhood, you must be a gal and you must bring something for our neighbourhood food bank. I have had great success this this fundraiser - the next day my three kids and I drop off all the food off at our local food bank - last Christmas we filled my truck and had wagon loads and loads to delivery. Thanks for reading - a fam, a mom and a fundraiser Brenda p.s I saw you at Merritt forever ago, and would love for you to visit BC again sometime.

I am a mom of 2 and a grandma of 3 wonderful boys. I have given a lot to raise my grandson's and I would do it a gain in a heart beat. My boyfriend of 17 years asked me to married him and I said yes but he has to take my grandson too. So now we are waiting for a few more years to get married .My grandson are ages 5 years, 20 months, and 4 months I will give my life for them.I really don't know what more to say.

i am willing to help out at special olympics cheereleading...the special needs always put a smile on my face each time i work with them...my daughter loves to help out with the younger kids and she loves it when they start to cheer she can join them and cheer along with them...me and my daughter are big help to special olympics ....ill always be greatful for being able to help someone in my commuity no matter if they are handicapped or senior citizan...i am glad to be a commuity helper...one day i want my daughter to be a big helper to the commuity...

When I lived in Yuma, Arizona our son was born with multiple birth defects (VATER Syndrome). Most infants born with VATER syndrome don't live long. He was only a few hours old when he was medivac'd by helicopter to the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson for emergency operations (plural). A couple of days later when my wife was able to travel, we started to drive to Tucson, but just a few miles out of Yuma our car broke down. We got another car, a small 4 cyclinder Chevette and started for Tucson. We got the the NICU unit at Tucson to see our new born boy with all kinds of tubes sticking out of him. It was heart rendering to see him so helpless and all we could do was give him moral support through a life support unit. Over the next 2 years he underwent more operations and hospital visits at the Tucson Medical Center. We became paupers. We would drive from Yuma to Tucson a distance of 225 miles on one of the loneliest roads in America. Not much to see except cactus, rocks and lizards. During these many trips back and forth between Tucson and Yuma we would see people hitchhiking along the road. People heading east looking for a job and people heading west looking for a job. Times were tough and we felt sorry for all of those hitchhikers. So against better judgement we gave them rides either to Yuma or to Tucson. Some of them we provided something to eat out of our sack lunches or if we had some extra change we handed it to them. On one occasion I was driving along about dark and it was cold outside. I saw a man curled up along side of the road. I could just barely make him out. We gave him a ride. He said that he had been walking for miles and no one would stop. So he was going to curl up in some busted cardboard boxes for a place to sleep. We took him into Yuma and gave him some food to eat. On another occasion we picked up a man who I believe said he was from Ohio and had left his family in Ohio to go to California to look for a job. I told him there were jobs in Yuma. He said he would like to check the job market out in Yuma. We told him he could stay with us until he got back on his feet. Two days after he got to Yuma he had a job. A couple a months later he got a car. Then a few months later he got an apartment and sent for his family. I don't know how many hitchhikers we helped during those years we traveled back and forth between Yuma and Tucson. I guess it could have been a couple of dozen. Even now I am helping out people in my home. Besides myself there are 6 more. But I still help out people when I can. I recently made a trip to San Diego through Las Vegas. I was getting some gas outside of Las Vegas when a man walked up to me and asked for gas money. He said he was a Marine and needed to get to San Diego. So I gave him $20 to help him get home. I am helping a older gentleman (veteran) who is living in a run down building. It should be condemned but it is all he has and it is in America. It has no running water or a bathroom. The back lean to on the back of the house is collapsing. The refrigerator doesn't work and is moldy. The place is very cold in the winter. He sleeps on a hard boards covered with blankets. The house is mouse infested. I am helping shingle the roof that has a 1,000 holes in it. Hopefully I can get his home function able in the near future. God Bless You All - Good Samaritans

When I was diagnosed with HIV in August of 2006, I thought my world had come to an end. Little did I know, that in every crisis lies an opportunity to bring about change and, ultimately, this devastating moment was just the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Thanks to great doctors, medications, counselors and the support of family and friends, I am proud to say that I just celebrated my 5 year anniversary of the day that I was diagnosed. I am in the best health of my life and plan on staying healthy and strong for years to come! Which brings me back to the new chapter that began the day of my diagnosis. That day, I decided to do everything in my power to help others in this situation and help prevention by speaking out against stigma and fighting for rights, research and outreach to youth. My journey has been far from easy, but I'm here, thanks in great part to people speaking up for me when I was too ashamed, too afraid, too weak to do so. I am making good on the promise I made to myself on August 1, 2006. Last September I did something that many thought was crazy: I signed up to participate in Braking the Cycle, a 285 mile bike ride from Boston to NYC to raise money and awareness for The Center in New York. With the help of many of you, I raised over 3,500 dollars to support the services at the Center. Enough to pay for meds, counseling, youth outreach, support groups and much more for many, many people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The ride pushed me to my absolute limits physically, emotionally, and mentally. But you know what, I did it! I peddled every single mile, because as I rode through small towns, big cities, and neighborhoods across three states, I flew an orange flag on my bike to signify my status as an HIV positive individual. People stopped and asked questions, made donations, children waived and thanked us for our hard work. I peddled for me, I peddled for you, our donors, and I peddled for every person, in every town that I rode through because we need to let the world know that, thirty years after the first case, AIDS is still real, and it still knows no race, gender, sexual orientation or religious denomination. It affects us all. At the finish line, I collapsed into the arms of my family and friends, exhausted from the ride, but also overcome with emotion at the fact that I am one of the lucky ones. I'm positive, but I'm healthy enough to do this, and most of all, I have the support and love to carry me through when I feel too weak to go on, whether it be from HIV, life in general, or riding 285 miles. I have decided to do the ride again this year, and I need your help to meet my fundraising goal of $3,500 by the ride, September 14th, 2011. It seems like a lot but I know that, together, we can do this! All donations are tax deductible and can be sent in the form of checks or online donations using credit cards. Please, for more information or to donate, go to my website: http://btc9.kintera.org/brandong I've been training and riding every week, my bike is tuned and ready, now we just need to raise the money! Brandon K. Griewank Braking the Cycle rider #54

LeAnn ~~ I had another year before my retirement (30 years - Navy) and saw all of the homeless and street kids in San Diego. To say that it broke my heart would have been a tremendous understatement. Spending 30 years in the Navy, living outside the USA 10 of those years, you think you're doing the right thing. I volunteered in an orphanage in England, volunteered with little league and things my children were involved in. Was a Scoutmaster in Panama and a High Adventure Explore Post leader in Denver. In all of this, I guess our Lord was getting me ready to take on the challenge of starting StandUp For Kids. I had no background in non-profits, fundraising, volunteers, recruiting, board of directors, and the many of other things I should have know before founding StandUp For Kids. But, then on the other hand, maybe it was a good idea that I didn't know anything. A few close friends, and my sons, helped me get started. Walking the streets of San Diego in the late evening hours looking for kids who didn't want to be found. More than 1,400 children run away every day. About half return home within 48 hours. But, it's reported that 42% become involved in prostitution within 48 Hours of leaving home, just to survive. 20-40% of street kids identify themselves with GLBT and another 20-40% are failures of the foster care system. What were we going to do to help all these kids. More than 1.3 million youth are homeless. In comparison, that's as many kids as the population of San Diego, California. A remember, and still feel the pain, of my first kid who died from AIDS, finding a young girl who had just been raped, the first kid who froze to death, and on and on. Don't suppose the pain will ever go away and don't know if I want it too. I found that to help the kids we had to meet on their turf; abandoned buildings, under bridges, parking structures, on top of buildings, in caves, along riverbeds, and etc. I would ask them "If there was one thing I could do for you today, what would that be?", or "I want to help you do what you want to do, what is that?". I served as the volunteer CEO for the first 20 1/2 years. Then moved back to Colorado to be with Children, Grandchildren, and a Great Grandson. I'm still involved, helping where I can. In fact, this year, the fifth anniversary of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, in November, putting together a campaign called The Big Purple Couch. LeAnn, thank you for GIVE, I know you feel the song in your heart and soul! Thank you for believing in StandUp For Kids and America's homeless and street youth! If I could do one thing for you today, what would that be? Warm Regards, Rick Rick Koca Founder, StandUp For Kids

This link tells it all - story about my husband Kevin Kline- http://youtu.be/7_8rl14i45o September 24 Snowdrop Foundation will release a full-length documentary about this wonderful man that I am able to share my life with.

I have been blessed with such wonderfuls in my life especially my wife, new grandson and life ... one more day in God's world is all i can ask for; and giving unconditionally, as He did makes my life easier when your heart is on your sleeve as just few days ago at work, instead of taking my half hour lunch I sat with someone and just listened to their troubles (cried inside for them) and they felt blesed and honored that I did that - it was both comforting and sad (only to hear of some of her troubles) but the connection i made with her "made her day" as was said - it's comforting to know that not everyone is bad but just need someone to either talk to or just LISTEN - love DOES make the world go round - since that day she told me she has been blessed with my friendship and personableness as she sees that each time i deal with another person during the day - true friends last forever

dear leeann, you look psycho posting pictures of another womans family. your the mistress, no matter how hard you try. GIVE it up-

In the last year, I went from being a caregiver, parent to a wonderful family of two boys and amazing partner, to being single and having only shared visitation with the youngest. I never thought I could ever feel complete or whole without them in my daily life. I felt like my world crumbled around me and couldn't see past my self pity, hurt and anger over the whole seperation. Since then, I am listening to your albums and finding comfort in the words you sing. I have realized that with time I became closed minded, selfish and very stubborn. Today, I am able to forgive myself for my shortcomings, GIVE back love, kindness and find fulfilling friendships. Giving and forgiving has proven to be the most rewarding feeling and has brought me closer to the beautiful person I was meant to be.

Hello LeAnn, I am a 21 year old girl from Finland. I do believe that life has treated me not-so-nicely during the past years. I've gone through many, MANY bad relationships (physical and emotional violence), my relationship with my father has been as bad as anyone could imagine, I've been struggling with an eating disorder and my self-confidence has always been for some reason very low. For two years and spent all days and all nights alone - didn't leave the house because I didn't want anyone to see me. I felt stupid, alone.. I felt like I was nothing. After two years of being alone, my girl friend finally got me out. For the first time in 2 years, I went to a bar. It was difficult - I didn't feel pretty, I felt so lost, I was shy and I wanted to get away from there.. Because I felt like there was nothing for me there. But then - out of nowhere and only God knows why - I saw a young man, that was looking at me. I couldn't believe it, but he REALLY was looking at me and also smiling. And he was the most handsome man I had ever seen. I went so confused, didn't know what to do.. He came closer to me and asked if I wanted to dance with him. I couldn't believe it and my heart was racing like hell.. I was so nervous because I hadn't touched a man in almost 2 years because of all of my fears. But that night, I danced with that young man the WHOLE NIGHT (from 12 am to 4 am) and it was the most beautiful night ever! After the night he walked me back to my apartment and gave me a kiss to the cheek. He said "I know we've known each other only for 4 hours but I really, really like you.. Would you please want to meet me again?" Now 2 years have passed and we are planning on getting engaged and one day starting a family. I couldn't be more happy - I feel happy and loved every day, and that feeling is something I didn't feel in many years. He treats me like a princess every day and takes care of me even when I'm at my lowest. He remembers to tell me I'm beautiful just the way I am and for the first time (maybe EVER) - I believe it. He changed my life totally - I don't know where I would be and what I would be doing, if I hadn't met him. Forever thankful for him. I think he saved me. God bless you LeAnn!

No it was you who gave and I want to thank you I put this on your Facebook page allready I hope you get this! ! My cousins name was Mary Warner she was died a couple of years ago but you made her so happy it was a support our groups show in Jersey there was a lot of famous people backstage mayor gulioni from new your Oliver north extra extra ..but my cousins wish was to meet you and you made here last wish come true you were running a little late she bought you yellow roses and we were in your audience she was crying saying your running late now she will never get to meet you but you made the time and I want to thank you for that we went back stage Oliver north passed me by I said hi olley! ! The military men carried her back stage wheel chair. And all you and her were talking for about ten min before you went on stage she was singing Janis Joplin too you and you smiled I took pictures of both of you she asked me if I wanted one with the three of us but I knew that wasn't my time that was hers you went on some station like a month later singing Janis Joplin with some lady I think vh1 or something her eyes lit up the room she really thought she had something to do with you. Sing Janis I really want to thank you for being a true Singer and star me and Mary were the closest in my family I took it hard but now I'm back and I just want to thank you for being their for a women who was dieing and you made her soooo happy she sung you songs till she died and I mean she wailed them breathing machine and all! Its people like you who make this world a better place her picture of you and her on my Facebook under Leanne and Mary people were saying nasty things when we were leaving like they are gonna sell those pictures to the tabloids extra extra that never crossed our minds but thanks again for putting someone ahead of bussiness and taking the time out for a dieing women's last wish its you. That makes me cry Because your not fake your a real Singer and super star! !!! Please let me know if you got this I put it on face book too you and her pictures are on my face book pictures. Please never change the world too fast and people are fake but you my dear are not! !!!!! Thank !!!!!!

I have disabilities and I really struggle with panic and anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder I feel ur song is really inspiring because it reminds me that there are giving people out there to help me!! I am with an agency that helps and GIVES ALOT of their time!! I have learned to accept what I have and I have a heart for other people with disabilities Thanx to ur song it has helped me learn to GIVE!!

First of all, I want to say, I have been a LeAnn fan since the very very beginning. And here is my story. I am 28 years old and living in NYC. I have only recently been trying to give back to the world, because of the amazing way God gave me my life back. Quite literally. I used to be on the street here in NYC, I had an apartment at one time but I got evicted and acquired quite the crystal meth addiction. If you have ever done Crystal Meth, it's so addicting, it's almost inhuman. I ended up in rehab after rehab, and in many different youth shelters, at one point sleeping in central park, dirty and strung out. I never thoguht my life would improve because as hard as I would try, nothing would work. Most people gave up hope of me. I am even featured in the documentary called "Queer Streets" at http://www.queerstreets.com (Benji, lol). Well, one day can really change the Universe because God himself, stopped my world and spoke to me. I would never have believed it myself, but, even if it would have been a hallucination, it would be one that worked. Because ever since, I have an apartment, I stopped my craziness and I am clean. I am a completely changed person, who just happened to, at one time, be a crack head and a homeless kid, lost and struggling to find God. Among other things. Remember no matter how bad or shady or undependable someone might be, everyone can change. Forgiveness is key. God loves everyone, even the sinniest of the sinners. Believe me, I was one once.

When I was 21, I got pregnant with my boyfriend while being on the pill. I have always wanted to be a mother and the thought of abortion was just not an option for me. Early on in my life, I knew if I had an unwanted pregnancy, I would raise the baby or give the baby up. When I lost my virginity at the stupid young age of 15, I told my boyfriend at the time, and boyfriends after my thoughts on if I were to become pregnant. At 21 I wanted to be a mother, but at 21 I could not raise this child the way I wanted to. I did not want to have to rely on my family to support me and this child. And frankly, my background was not the best, so the less help from my dysfunctional family, the better. I knew right away, this was not the right time to start a family. At 3 months, we found the perfect family and they spent the next 7 months getting to know us and being there. They were there for the birth of their daughter and to this day I know without a doubt, I got pregnant for them. I am so blessed and happy to know that they are all doing so well. We will meet one day and it will be wonderful. I now am about to be 33, have 2 wonderful boys, a step-daughter and cannot be happier. Thanks for reading. Life is not easy, but it is worth it!

After my husband's Bone Marrow Transplant, we stayed a place for people with cancer in Kansas City called "Hope Lodge". While there, we made friends with many people. One day a fellow was havin trouble with his car, my husband did not flinch at lending a hand to him, even though he was often so sick he couldn't get out bed. That day he felt good and wanted to do something for someone else. He passed away this year and I will never forget his true understand of the word "give". He showed me the difference between giving because you can and giving from the heart.

I am a manager at the Family Dollar. There is a little boy that always come into the store by himself. He is probably only 7 years old. I have never seen him with a parent. He had a black eye and his arms were all bruised. I wanted to think that he was playing baseball and slid into base or something. I wish that was the case. But its one of those situation where you just know it didn't happen outside at the ball field. I look at this little boy and he never smiles. He never has a glow about him. You know that he is being neglected. His parents send him to the store to buy things they should be getting themselves such as: motor oil, tampax, cat litter, laundry soap etc. Very rarely does he ever have enough cash to buy himself something. When he does its usually clothes, soap, toothpaste, shoes etc. Sometimes, alot actually he can be up to $1.00 short. I give it to him. This little boy has the best manners and he so polite and kind. It breaks my heart to see the people that brought him into this world over look this wonderful little boy. I just want to hug him and tell him that he is loved. He is important to someone. That someone is there looking out for him.

Two years ago a close friends of my husbands family was brutally killed by her boyfriend. Her family as well as herself were a huge part of the community that I my self had just entered. Think that for her 2 children we as a group needed to do something to honor her memory so last year right after this happened and then this year very close to the death my father in law and my self organized with 2 non profit companys to have a golf tourney in her name in two years we raised close to 4 thousand dollars and was able to donate some to her young children and half of it went in her name to the local domestic violence shelter to help those who were in her situation. I felt to honored to be able to head this up as I to am a victim of domestic violence. Its definitely somthing we did not want to have go unnoticed.

Hi Leann, First of all, what a great inspiration you are to young women out there! I am trying to be a good inspiration too, I give my testimony to young girls. I have become a Christian woman after many years of worldly living. I talk to girls about sex before marriage, how to look after themselves and trust in Jesus. I am a personal trainer, so I teach people about healthly living and exercise. I am also a photographer, which has not made me much money, as I end up doing alot of wedding's for next too nothing as people can't afford it. At this point, my sister church in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa are helping one of their brothers, a friend or ours' son, who was in a terrible car accident. There is a fund raiser for him tomorrow night, he is in an induced coma, they don't know if his neck is broken, there is something wrong with his arm, chest and brain. they do not know the extent of damage done to him as the portable x-ray machine here is not working, but they are guessing that his spine/neck is either broken or fractured...so at this point they do not know the extent of his injuries or what his future holds. They are taking hin off life support this afternoon to do an MRI which we are praying, he will make it through. I am trying to get as many people to attend the auction/fund raiser tomorrow night to help with the medical bills, Derrick is not on medical aid. I hope that by giving my time and prayers, that the money will be raised and he will be healed by the grace of God. I do not have finance to give, so I hope that my praying and effort will be enough giving. Thank you for your great music, I am a massive country fan!! May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you in all your years to come! P.S...you can check out this page on FB about Derrick....'Derrick Wessels - feedback and fundraising.'

I have been battling Scleroderma for the past nine years and though I think I was a caring, giving person before, having this disease and a reality check about mortality has prompted me to be a more giving person on a daily basis. As a routine part of life. I run a blog that not only helps me as a coping method with my disease, but I also use it as a tool to help other patients. I share my personal experiences, struggles, triumphs. The good and the bad. I have sections for tips, tricks, review helpful products, host a monthly chat, etc. I don't believe I'm reaching the masses yet, but knowing I've educated one or two non-Scleroderma patients and that I'm a resource for one or two others is rewarding. In the rest of my spare time, I volunteer and serve on the board of C.A.R.E., a local animal rescue located here in the Tampa Bay area. I have also started doing some volunteer work for an equestrian riding therapy organization, and today, I began designing a logo for a local organization that provides assistance to military families. Those three are all non-profit organizations, so in addition to actual "work" I do, I've started providing some graphic design services. All for the fun of it and because it's good for the soul. A little free time and a few extra dollars this week allowed me to donate to a friend's 3-day Susan G. Komen walk, The World Food Program to help starving babies on the horn of Africa, and to buy some "needed" items from theanimalrescuesite.org, where a percentage of the sale goes to feed shelter animals. Because of my condition, I can no longer work a standard job and have had to go on disability. It is important to me to still be doing something productive and to be helping others the best that I can. This is how I'm able to do that and do my part.

I believe that when you have a commitment with another person in your life, you are expected to pour back into that person as much as they pour into you. My boyfriend is an incredibly giving person. He's a true man of God, and even when he doesn't intend to, he pours and gives to God's people. Not with money or material things, but with his love. I've never seen God work through a man as much as He's worked through him. Whether it's a person he meets at a backyard barbecue or on public transportation, he is always ministering to people and spreading God's love. He never does it in a preachy way; it's always from his heart and out of a true love for people. And even after pouring out to complete strangers, he has enough love to pour into me - and I can be a handful. I know it takes a lot out of him, so I make the effort to pour the love I feel for him back into him, showing him love and appreciation and building him up in his low moments. I pray that I always give him Godly love, because I know He is in us and is the reason why we are so deeply connected to each other. And since he gives so much love to so many people, the least I can do is pour strength and support and love back into him.

I was in Mexico with my church youth group. We were there to help build a one room house for an Couple in need. We were there also to teach the kids in the neighborhood about God. I thought the most important thing on the trip was building the house. One day it was so hot so Myself and other stopped to take a break. Children from around the neighborhood came to talk and play with us. We had a great time. I loved it. The children became so close with us. By the end of the week we got the house built and we were thanked for building the house. The kids were there as well. They were crying because we were leaving. We were told by the couple that The house was small but the biggest thing we could give to them and the kids was our time, smiles and attention. They would cherish that for a long time. I knew then that the things you never realized and the small things you think about are the biggest to others in need.

Today, I'm giving power and control back to the Universe. Not because I'm giving up, or giving in, but because we need to work together. And as strongly as I believe that life is about people stepping into their power... I believe it is also about surrendering in certain moments, and trusting in the plan life has for you (which you have also contributed to!). Amen.

My story that I would like to share is that I took in my 15 year old niece. My sister got hooked on drugs and pretty much left her behind. When I found out about it I left in the middle of the night to go get her. It was a 5 hr. drive but it was something that had to be done. She has been with me 2 yrs and is doing great. I gave her a stable home and most of all gave her a chance. All I want is to her come out of this by being strong and knowing that someone out ther does love her and want her (me).stslith ele

I will be a senior at Hudson's Bay High School. Thanks to another girl, Christina Chen, she helped me so much and gives so much. She is the 2011-2012 NHS (National Honor Society) President & in a year, she's done so many things to help others. Her canned food drive helped my family and her clothing drive too. She also ran a prom dress drive and I was able to have the best prom ever! I told her "thank you" and she is a saint. She gives so much of her time, even when she is busy/preoccupied, she gives up all of her time for others. She's inspiring.

Giving in Cuba. I just came back from a vacation in Varadero Cuba, when you Give in Cuba you see true gratitude. After checking into the resort, they had recommended that we go on a tour of Havana. I booked the trip to Havana which was a 2hr bus ride from our resort. When I got on the bus, Philip introduced himself as our tour guide and told us we were his “family” for the day. He told us when we got to Havana and started to sight see when we heard him calling “family” that meant it’s time to move on to the next sight. He talked about life in Cuba and the history of Cuba, he also told us a bit about himself. He was married with one son who was 1. I was sitting in the front seat of the bus and he said to me “I love your earring we call them J-Lo earrings in Cuba”. The earrings were big silver hoops, $5.99 at any mall in Canada or the US, but in Cuba you can’t get them. The Government controls everything so they don’t have a lot of what we have here in North America. Once the tour ended, we were Philips last drop off before he went home, I asked him to wait 5 min while I went back to my room. I went back to my room and got another pair of “J-Lo earing” plus I took the ones off I was wearing. When I told Philip “tonight when you get home Give these earrings to your beautiful wife, he had tears in his eyes, he could not believe that I was giving him these earing. He asked me 5 times “are you sure I can have these” I had to reassure him it was OK, “Give these to your wife” he hugged me so hard it was amazing. The bus drive had tears in his eyes b/c he said ‘Philips wife is going to love them”. To me, it was not big deal b/c I can return to Canada and buy as many as I want, but for Philip that was unbelievable. Philip tried to give me the tip ($20 peso) I gave him back b/c I gave him my earrings, that is how kind the people in Cuba are. I said “NO keep your tip as well” and he got very emotional. Philip had told us that in Cuba the max salary is 25 peso per month which is $25 Canadian or American dollars. Philip also told us that the star on the Cuban flag is the one star missing from the American Flag. I will never forget Philip or Cuba and how good it felt to GIVE in Cuba. Once back in Canada, I went to the mall and stopped by a store that sells the earring and when I picked them up I had tears in my eyes and I was thinking of Philip and how great it felt to Give. Susan Bonga

I have a step father who taught me how great it feels to GIVE he raised me and my two brothers at a young age and if that wasn't enough he raised his friends son from birth. We didnt have very much money but we had alot of love.He was the one everyone came to for food, advice and somewhere to sleep he is till this day a very giving man.I am now the one everyone comes to, my family sometimes tell me that I have to be careful because some people take advantage (I just say its ok I did my good deed for someone and I feel so good about that) my heart is warm because as long as I am able to GIVE with all my heart with no regrets I am rich in life.. So thank you Leann for the greatest song ever.God Bless You In everthing you do in life..

I live with a bad case of emetophobia. It's hard to cope. But I'm learning to give despite my phobia. I find real happiness when I do that. Like Jesus said, "There is more happiness in giving thhen there is in receiving."

Leann, In 2003 I was diagnosed with brain cancer. At the time my daughter and son from my first marriage were nine and eight years old. I remarried in the spring of 2001 to the Love of my Life. This was her second marriage, as well. During my surgery I had a stroke which disabled most of the left side of my body. Pretty shitty start to our new lives together, don’t ya think? But I have always believed that before one is born, God already has your life’s blueprint completed and that your life is going to be completed according to God’s blueprint and there is nothing you can do about it. One dumb ass doctor gave me one year to live and said it as if he was simply telling me the time of day. I didn’t think his head was in the game, so I fired him. Who needs that kind of “buzz-kill” around when you’re about to go to “war?” All I could think of then and everyday since, is not leaving my bride and kids without a husband and father and masking sure I did my best for them as long as I was here. Following surgery and a six week hospital stay, I went through 30 of radiation treatments; five days per week for six weeks. During that time I was also doing physical and occupational therapy. Leann, in 2007 my blueprint and yours intersected when you gave your fans and the world; “Family,” particularly the song “What I Can Not Change.” Its lyrics put a lot of things into perspective for me and I would imagine a lot of other people living with something they cannot change. My wife and I have a favorite saying which at times helps us cope—“Things could be worse.” In 2009 I had another brain surgery to remove a second tumor Several weeks later an infection set in at the wound site requiring another surgery to remove a 3"X3" section of skull. Things could be worse... I give Love and comfort to my wife and kids everyday. There are times when I feel guilty for what they’re going through; having to live with a loved-one living with the specter of cancer, and then I remember they have a blueprint, too. Thank you for giving me (does that sound selfish?) “What I Can Not Change.”

giving is about giving up your time for a person with out asking for anything in return

myname is shari I am 41 yrs old, married for the 2nd time and I have two grown daugthers by 1st marriage. I have always been close to my parents ,so when my dad got bladder cancer and had to loose his bladder for a ostomy bag and had complcations i gave up my house , job and my husband and me moved in to take care of him. durning the hosptial stay he got staff infection in his leg and lost most of the muscle . in early years he has had 3 heart attacks and a stroke soon after i moved in mom got sick with a list of ilness oygen 24/ 7 ect but i took care of them daily . then dad got real sick and had lung and bone cancer he was giving 7 mo;s but he passed one week from the day we found out he even had it . Mom and DAD were married 50 yrs . so she just got sicker , she is doing somewhat better now but I am still here after 3 years from the time it all started and dad passed 4-26-10 and i will be here for her forever if i need to be .we r wondering if we even have the mends to get propane for heat this winter and its hard to make ends met on her social sectuity . so if nothing else maybe someone can help us with the things we need to live . thank you for ur time .I am grateful for mine .

While riding my motorcycle I was in a head-on collision with a truck. The driver was drunk, I was 18. I was in the hospital for 6 months and in a cast for 10 years. I met Judy (my wife) when I was 20. We went out for 2 weeks when I asked her to marry me, almost 40 years ago. A lot of people would think that if I could turn back time I'd avoid my accident....NOT!! I would never consider giving up the life of pain I've had... why would I jeopardize the joy I've had with my wife for that! Jude gives of herself every day, more than any other person I've ever known... she's the reason I'm writing this, it's a story of a remarkable love that I am blessed to receive. LeAnn, I wish that your life is filled with the kind of love that I enjoy, you deserve it.

My little man GusGus passed away 7/25/2011(he was one of my two kitties). He got cancer and by time finding out what it was it was to late to do anything for him. I miss him dearly and it feels emptier around without him, but he had a good life and he increased the happiness of my life. From the beginning I gave him a home which was full of love and care. Through out our time together I loved him like any parent would love a child and we grew to be best buddies. I will always know that he had a better life because of me and that he got to live a life without worry or concern. I will miss him and never forget my little man and may he now be resting in peace and give me guidance from beyond. I love you GusGus.

I love to give I give something everyday, but I want to tell you about my bestfriend who has given me so much. 6 years ago I lived with my very verbally abusive alcoholic father. Every other night he would call the police on me and kick me out of his house with no where to go. After sleeping at least two nights in my car my friend found out and was very upset that I had slept in my car she had me stay with her rent free until I could get back up on my feet. I will never forget all she has done for me. She truely has given me so much. My friend recently had to quit her job to take care of her very sick mother who almost died on her three times in three months of being in icu and I hope I am the same kind of friend to her.

In July, 47 of us from 4 different churches got togehter as we have for over 5 years, pack up our trucks and went to Mexico to build homes for people we only know by names on a piece of paper. Young and old we used only our hands to build two humble structures that two very appreciative families now call home. We returned home once again changed forever. Your song, "Give" was so inspiring to me I proposed that we have adopt it as the theme for our work in Mexico. We have all been inspired to Give. Thank you!!!

I had got my life back from bad grow up and now i have give to my kids and husband the people i love. i grow from a lot and im so great for everything i have have now.

I've always been a huge animal lover so my big dream is to have home for lonely, abused, hurt animals - cats, dogs, guinea-pigs, any pets! I want to give them love, care that they don't know from their home, I want to make them feel loved and happy! Or I would like to have a charity for abused and hurt animals, I want to give them money I recieve, to built them home, give them food and toys...this is my dream! :) I hope it will come true some day! By the way, I'm a huge LeAnn fan and Give is such a beautiful song with a beautiful message! :)

Growing up, my parents were always helping people who needed it and they encouraged me to do the same. My Dad was always volunteering (and still does to this day!) and giving so much of his free time to help others. I went to Catholic school and anytime they needed help with anything, they knew to call my Dad because they could count on him. He helped with fundraisers, food drives, and spent time visiting the elderly at nursing homes. I would often accompany him on these trips and visit with the elderly. My Mom would always give money, food, and clothing to the homeless shelters and it's something she has always been passionate about. I have been a nanny for almost a decade of my life. I love that I get to be a part of these wonderful children's lives and help them to learn, grow, and become amazing individuals. I had one particular family I was really close to and they would always say: "Thank you for all you do for us and for what you have given to our children. They Love you and look up to you so much." Also, I grew up acting and dancing and I had so many people comment on how amazing it was and how much they loved seeing me act and dance. I realized that I have a responsibility to use my gifts to help others. If I can brighten someone's day by making them laugh, or inspire them to follow their own dreams... then I'll have done my job! Another thing I like to do is to donate clothes and money to charities like the American Diabetes Association, Goodwill, etc. I try to "Give" back as much as possible because I love to help others and it truly gives meaning to this life.

Leann that was beautiful, full of Passion! My story is giving my heart to the homeless. I used to work with Gospels to the Americas. I love kids and went to see them 3 times a month. They were there sometimes for yrs. I can see their little faces pressed up against the glass yelling my name, so excited to see me and I them. Those were the best yrs of my life. Gaining trust and love from the homeless buliding relationships & helping anyway I can.

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."

I am that kind of girl who always smiling, trying to give good advice and doing everything for everybody! I love giving!

I was born and raised in a Christian home by a single mother. My mama is a perfect example. While I was growing up she always offered her home in people in need/a place to stay if they didn't have anywhere else to go like a few of my friends in grade school their home wasn't always the best place to go too, there was either fighting/drugs/alcohol involved and she would offer her helping hand, her warm place to stay as long as my friends needed to stay. She was like the second mama to my friends/people. She taught me to be there for people to "give" from my heart. Love on People who are in need. To be the Friend to go too. I'm blessed to be that person today. Living by Example!! Thank you, Le for this Wonderful Song. Love to you, Always!! <3

Leann- You have the voice of an angel. You are an inspiration. My way of giving is to animals in need. I love animals and wish I could rescue EVERY one of them that needs a home. That is not possible but I do what I can for them. Your song give makes me cry and gives me hope in this life of craziness. Thank you for such a beautiful song.

This is a story about giving because she gave long before I. We watched her Give every day to many through her music,kindness, love for others, her loving personality. She's GOD'S gift to us, a blessing, she gives. Something came to me one day I don't know if it was Leann's Angel, Spirit or GOD himself. He whispered into my heart that she was in distress and asked me to give her what I could in my own way even if it seemed like a little. He said your souls are free to love and to give. So thats what I did I gave her my love as much as I could, Love that can not be seen. I felt her heart and her soul. I gave with happiness for her without wanting in return. This Angel Spirit or GOD said to me she's accomplished so much and has touched so many, but she has the gift to accomplish more.He said to use the my small talent and keep giving.I'm a common man I Decided to listen and Give.

Hey LeAnn, This is really strange. I was watching Daystar this evening and there was a program that urged the listener to share Jesus. I first heard your song on the radio as I was going to work, it was "Looking Through Your Eyes". I immediately thought that this song has a message about our Savior, Jesus Christ. Later I sat down and wrote these words to the music you performed. At the time there was a precious young student in my Sunday School class and she sang my version at her music recital. I have a recording (mp3) of that performance if you are interested in hearing it. Over the years I thought several times about contacting you, but did not know how. So, as you have requested, here is my contribution to you in honor of "Give". (sing along as you read the words) Looking Through His Eyes Look at the World, tell me what do you see Thousands are longing to be set free, Free from a life in sin’s captivity That’s what I see through His eyes. I see the Lost Ones in search of Your care, I hear their cry for someone to care, Someone the story of Jesus to share, That’s what I see through His eyes. Here in my life, I see God’s Son He’s here in my heart, a new Life’s begun, I’m out of sin’s sway, In Christ’s love forever to stay, His Love just took me by surprise, Looking through His eyes. I look at myself and instead I see You, Wherever I am, Lord, I know You are there too. And I see a girl who is trying to break through That’s who I see though Your eyes. Here in my life, I see God’s Son He’s here in my heart, a new Life’s begun, I’m out of sin’s sway, In Christ’s love forever to stay, His Love just took me by surprise, Looking through His eyes. And there are so many who don’t know That Jesus cleans and heals their souls And gives them life that none can sever To live and reign with Him forever. Here in my life, I see God’s Son He’s here in my heart, a new Life’s begun, I’m out of sin’s sway, In Christ’s love forever to stay, His Love just took me by surprise, Looking through His eyes. Looking through His eyes! "...because He first loved us" 1 John 4:19 Bill Singleton

Last night at Wal-mart's they were about to close. I was waiting in line at the cash and there was this young boy cashier who seemed all tired and clearly wanting to go home soon. It was my turn and he did his thing but before I left I said "thanks" making sure he noticed that I was smiling at him. You should have seen the kid's face, how it changed if only for few seconds. The people ahead of me didn't even thank, none of them. I know it's nothing big, but to me it's important because you never know to what extent others will be touched by the little things you do. Smiles are not ours to keep, they are meant to be given.

My experience of giving is being a liason for Musicians On Call in Sloan Memorial Kettering (cancer hospital) and speaking to patients if they wish to hear a 2-3 minute song from a musician (guitar player or keyboard player mostly). I perform these duties one day per week. Every time I enter a patients room, I must put on protective clothing, and I am asked to visit 30-40 rooms for a 120 minute time span, but if I can help put a smile on the patients, then I have helped them feel happy and joy, even if it is a 2-3 minute span.

I love to give! I work two jobs, go to school and still find time to volunteer without taking away time for myself. It’s all about how you organize your time. I volunteer at two Children Hospitals in the area in which I live and also give my time to those who don’t have a voice and need all the love we can give, and that’s the animal shelters. I think sometimes we get so caught up in ourselves that we forget and take for granted what we have and the small things we have that we over look. The little kids who have so much going on in their lives that all they wish for and want is to be healthy like us. The animals, who get so excited when you come in to feed them, play with them. They all yern for love. Giving without expecting or wanting anything in return is the greatest feeling and gift you can ever give.

Thanks for giving to homeless moms & all your support for the Unseen Child Foundation :)

i give all my love to my granddaddy and my family that what givings all about

i give all my love to my granddaddy and my family that what givings all about

Since the day I was borne my parents have given me everything they could to make my life as perfect as it can be, they have stuck by me through the hardest of times and even now at the age of 17 they put me before everything. When it was finally time for me to tell them that I was gay they stuck by me and helped me through my hardest days, when I was admitted to hospital due to an eating disorder they stuck by me and supported me every step of the way. I hope that someday I can give back to them and show them just how wonderful they have been and finally let the tables turn and let me do the caring. x

I have to send a Special thank you to Leann Rimes for her participation in this very important foundation. With your help you successfully helped spread the word and knowledge about the Unseen Child Foundation. I think that it is incredible to see a celebrity helping bring such awareness and contributing so much to the Unseen Child Foundation. You have inspired me to do all that i can to raise funds to help save abused children. i find myself looking at all things like there could be something i could do to make a difference and believing i could inspire others to do the same. To see such a big name take the time out to do something this incredible made me see that i can and will do soo much more. Thank you Leann Rimes for you unselfish heart and love you have made a difference to not only me but especially those who suffer and try to survive. Bless your soul and may you never change.

Hey Leann YourSong is Awesome Giving is Important Im Greg Lambert Im from Middleton, Michigan I have been helping out with churches, helping my neighbors, and my families, and im helping in a walk-a-thon, and festival, and cancer foundation, and doing music with my neighbor pretty soon. I also been giving money for cancer, and shelter, i also help my cousin through prison, and help my uncle, and i love your song Everybody there nothing wrong with Giving there nothing wrong with changing someone life God Bless

As I read the above statement I noticed that Leann has not included her own story of giving and of the inspiration she gives. Since i have been following Leann on twitter ( about 10 months) I can see where this song is a perfect fit for her. Leann has thrown her love and support into "The Unseen Child Foundation" http://www.unseenchild.com/ and more recently donate a number of items for auction in support of Shannons Hope house and the Unseen Child Foundation http://www.unseenchild.com/ . The love and support she GIVES to helping woman and children is an INSPIRATION. On more levels than I think she even realizes. Her giving nature, her compassion and her heart have all inspired me to do my part to help others. To advocate for those who just need a kind hand to help them up. One of the many reasons she has inspired me is her unconditional support of a great foundation and she does so without expecting anything in return. She is compassionate, kind and and her support is unconditional. Thank you Leann for giving us this beautiful song, for the opportunity to share our thoughts but most importantly thank you for all you do for "The Unseen Child" foundation and for the inspiration and compassion you give!!

I'm 13 and my family has a long history of Huntington's Chorea. My neighbors, Valerie and her sisters and brother, help raise funds for Huntingtons research through gigs for their family band. Even when there were unfortunate passings in their family, They have always been there to help my family. I getting tested tomorrow but they know that all I need right now is support and some time to mull over whatever happens tomorrow. My mother died yesterday, and the first thing Vallie did, at 3am, was to bring me to her room and lay beside me. Thanks Vallie, Jacque, Jaycee, Bex and Hank:)

Why hello there Mrs. Cibrian!!!! ;-) First off, I wanted to Thank-You for the wonderful donations you have given to the Unseen Child Foundation, and how greatly appreciated your donations are!!!! AND that we kinda get to fight over bidding on your donations!! Lol!! I <3 You Leann!!! AND Barbara Mandrell was SO right about our dear Leann! ;-). I also do my best to keep on giving each day also. Especially after the disaster we had here in Alabama on April 27th that changed MANY Lives forever! We are still helping our tornado victims today. Even buying the littlest things such as school supplies! Thank-You Leann!!! ;-) I <3 You!!! Xoxoxox Peace, Love, Light, Happiness & Blessings Always Be By Your Side. Fondly, Jackie

Leann your are amazing.... I have been a fan for such a long time.. Thanks you so much for your how you give to The Unseen Child Foundation... You are amazing .. You dont know how much it means to Diana Joy.. It mean so much.. again Thank you so much and God Bless You Always...

I can remeber being so poor as a child food,shelter and clothing were a luxury. I remember vividly one instance my Mother wanted me and my sister to walk a mile to our local store and beg for food. I was so weak and hungry I could not hold my head up. I was 11. Fast forward to age 16 & my Mother abandons me. She was running from Social Services and Police. There were three people who made an impact on my life that week. My Aunt who did take me in but gave me a time frame to move out, my friend's grandmother who allowed me to rent a trailor and my now Mother in Law who to this day always makes sure I have basic nessecities. From a very young age I knew I never wanted anyone to go thru what I went thru. I had lost faith in the system, in others and often questioned if people really existed who would help and expect nothing in return within the past few years. My husband and I were going thru an adoption and we needed help financially. We made it thru without the help of the system. However even though we continued to offer our home to relatives, money we did not have to give but gave anyway to people in need, I lost faith that what I was doing was worth doing. Then I come across blogs about Leann Rimes amongst the usual celeb gossip and then some. Here is someone constantly defending herself yet not speaking of the wonderful things she is doing for others. A person who donates so much time and money helping others not to mention personal items yet instead of using her goodwill for publicity to offset the rumormill she does it quietly.... The person I want to be and the person I look up to. Thank you LeAnn for helping me find faith again. Thank you for giving the shirt off your back without constantly waving a "Hey look what I did banner". Thank you for overcoming demons and not losing faith in what I believe is God's plan for you. You are the reason I have faith that people do exisit to GIVE without expecting anything in return. Thank you for helping the people I relate to so closely. Have a wonderful day!

Hi Leann, my name is mary and i just now for the first time visited your web site. i have always loved your music. You inspire people with your attitude and wonderful singing. I don't consider myself a big giver financially, but i do donate alot of time to my handicapped neice. Her name is Alicia Brown. She was born with a very bad disease called tuberous sclerosis. It manifests itself with tumors to major organs. She has a brain tumor, a tumor on her heart and liver. It is inherited from her mother who is now in a wheelchair. I just took her to the beach and on the ride up she asked me if she could listen to her favorite c.d. it was a collection of all your hits from your beginning to now. I heard you were coming to Indian Ranch in Massachusetts and called for tickets while her grandmother took her in the ocean. When i knew i definately got tickets for her i told her when she got back to the sand. She laughed and cried and we played your music all the way home(she knows all your words). She will be there on Sunday July 23rd with her mother and grandmother in the front row. I do not know if you do meet and greet, but it would mean the world to her. Thanks for your time, Auntie Mary

I try to give everyday LeAnn with a simple hug or smile to my loved ones. However, one of my biggest problems is I 'hold onto hurt a lot and sometimes I do treat the ones I love like strangers. I do this because I am always fearing of getting hurt by them myself. My next new year resolution for 2012 is gonna be to give without thinking or wanting anything in return. This way, I can hopefully see that my family truly does love me. I have a feeling that your song "Give" will change the way people look and treat one another. :) JOE ELLIS JR.

When I think of this song "Give" It reminds me of Toys For Tots from the Marine Corps!! SEMPER FI to them, and I "Give" as in donate to them to help the children in need and the same goes with Chairities.. There is an event that my County has or State has every year around this time its called Roar On The Shore and its where all the Bikers(Motorcycles) would come from all over the world and and " Give" $10 or more to donate to help Charites out and me and my fiancee love to help but when we can.. It makes me feel good and blessed.. I love this song because when I heard this song it brought me to tears and ur voice on how u sang it means alot and LeAnn from the bottom of my heart thank u for being u.. U are a very lucky and blessed beautiful women and our world is very thankful to have such a sweethearted like urself.. Thank u and Ur fans do truley love u for makeing this song and yes "Give" does make u see all the good things in life.. Keep up the Awesome work LeAnn :)

When people here the word GIVE they automatically think money and material items. Sometimes the most needed thing is TIME. I help and give back when ever I can. I don't have a lot of money but sometimes just being there to support can be just as important if not more important than money. My most recent adventure: We went to sign my niece up for cheerleading. Well, they said they really really need a coach and asked me if I would be interested in volunteering. I said sure why not. Now after volunteering I immediately started thinking "what have I gotten myself into?" because I have never cheered in my entire life. But they needed a coach and I have the time or was capable of making time so I volunteered! And it will be a fun exciting adventure for me and the girls!

A co-working/friend found out she had Leukemia in November 2009 and was not able to work. The family income was cut in half and even though she had insurance that covered most of the expenses, times were tough. I didn't have money to give of my own and I shared that with my boss and I decided to start baking and selling to my co-workers. Over the next few months I baked 90 cakes and sold them for $2.00 a slice to the employees in the ER where I work. Another person had a donut sale and we were able to raise more than $5,000.00 to give to our friend. Lesson learned - IT IS SO MUCH BETTER TO GIVE! I was so proud to be able to help her. It took 8 months to get her money started for being disabled. So our money was a big help.

I have been going through a really hard time over the past year. I feel like every person that was close to me has betrayed me, hurt me, and left me all alone. I moved from the south to the west coast a few years ago because I'm gay and I was never accepted for who I am down there. I have no family within two thousand miles of me. Somedays it's really hard to not just give up. I am inspired by this song so much. I try to treat other people like I want to be treated. I love people without asking or expecting anything in return. I know that one day I will find true friendship, love and peace if I just keep giving.

Giving money is easy if you've got the basics covered for your family. There are opportunities to give money everywhere! My family receives every kind of address labels, note pads, greeting cards and what not else from veterans’ groups, animal protection agencies, conservation groups and organizations searching for cures for everything that makes people/plants/animals sick. They send us their “stuff” because I always think my few extra dollars might just help bring comfort/solutions. We sponsor families and donate food, toys and necessities throughout the year. I hope the dollars I send will help end pain, suffering, poverty, illness, etc. While giving money helps these organizations, what does it really mean if we don't take time to really think about the people, animals children, causes these organizations are asking us to help? That's when it gets hard! It would be easy to put my conscience to rest knowing, “I gave”. But these are real people/real animals/illnesses. For me it can’t end there. I feel everything in life deeply and with my heart & soul. When my heart opens up to recognize the reality of the need, my heart breaks. I ache for the pain and suffering and/or agony, hunger or loss. Who can give enough when we really appreciate the predicament? And doesn’t everyone need love, kindness and compassion of others. I take my compassion for others with me into my life. I look for the good in everyone/everything. I look for reminders of kindness & compassion in other too. Perhaps this is my selfishness as it gives me comfort knowing there are other people in the world who truly care enough about others to offer kindness, love and compassion. It helps me believe that all of these organizations will be able to meet their goals and that there will eventually be less pain and suffering in the world. I want to believe your new song will inspire giving, love and compassion too. Peace to all. ♥♥

I would like to add that one very prime example of your kindness that's come to my attention is your total and unselfish support for The Unseen Child Foundation. Diana Joy has worked hard to stop the abuse of neglect of children and you've jumped in to assist. Now, when another challenge presents itself, the Shannon's Hope Home was facing closure, she took on that challenge too....and with your always loving heart you stepped into the gap to make donations that will surely bring in much needed funds thru an auction of yoru personal items. A prime example of the kinds of things you do....but never ask for anything in return but to see that sparkle in a child's eye......The tears of gratitude from an abused woman. That's repayment enough for you. I wanted to add this, since it's just so special, as I see it! Herb

I liked to do what I can. I giving we receive joy. I do not have a lot of money but I do the best with what I can. I have donated my hair twice to Locks of Love, in hopes it will make someone happy. Each year I have a benefit of some kind for my friend, a Breast Cancer Survivor, sometime it works out to be a lot sometime a little, but all the little adds up to a lot in the end. When a friend is doing work for church or a marathon for charity I give what I can, it may only be $10.00 but if everyone did a little thing as I said it will add up. There are so many things we can do, and so many worthwhile charities. One little act can make a difference. Such as all those clothes with tags you never wore can go to women in shelters who need a nice outfit for a job interview. What about that make-up you never opened that can be used as well. All your old towels that are torn and sheets ripped or stained can be used in animal shelters. There are many things you can do to help a cause, or just show someone you care by giving what you can. LeAnn Rimes Cibrian is one of the most generous people I have come to know through love, generosity and taking her time in giving to so many people, causes, USO, and her love and inspiration shines through in her song of the name "Give". That is what she does with her talent and her time. A great message in song and autobiographical of her life in my opinion. Thank you LeAnn for your inspiration and reminding me to continue to Give. May God Bless and keep you and your family safe, healthy and show favor on you for you continued message of giving and your example to follow. -@KrissyMP

You know what never ceases to amaze me? That some people have such a loving heart that they will give and give and give more, never asking for anything in return, just sharing their bounty with those who have less or just have a harder life than they do. And they are happy to do it! I find them to be the true Christians of this world and someone I admire and try to model myself after. It doesn't matter what church they may or may not go to....it's not that they feel, or want to feel, special or that they may be rich or a star that's important to them. No, it's the fact that they WANT......NEED to contribute to make the world a better place. They recognize they are just a human being, like the rest of us, but their love is deep and the jump at the chance to help others to allow them to have a share in their abundance and joy! There are fewer and fewer folks that fit the bill like that these days, but I have found that despite life's setbacks, despite all the anger and mean-spirited reactions encountered in life, to come back and be as generous, caring and compassionate as you are LeAnn, is truly inspiring. I know for a fact you've done small acts of kindness for years and no one ever knew. You have never sought to gain from your kind-hearted giving to help others along life's highway that I know of. But, still you do it. Aside from the fact that no one can know your heart....I think I can safely say yours is made of pure unadulterated gold. I think it's high time people recognize what a wonderful person you truly are. I hope God pays you back 100 fold for the good things you do to help your family, friends, fans and yes, even strangers, whenever you feel that need. Thank you LeAnn! Thank you for being you! Herb

Thank u sooooo much for all the support and giving u have done for Diana Joy and the unseen child foundation God Bless u and all the love u share ")

Leann, thank you so much for supporting The Unseen Child Foundation! I know Diana Joy and what a selfless person she is and always trying to help the homeless and shelters for homeless moms. She, along with my best friend who is her assistant in Colorado, are some of the people that inspired me to give my time to children that may fall through the cracks and become a CASA :)

I was married to a younger woman. We have a teenage daughter together. Five years ago my wife left us and moved to Florida. I was left to raise my daughter by myself. My wife began to distance herself from us in order to start a new life. I was able to deal with the distance she created but Allison was not. Eventually she moved to Florida to spend time with her mom. The nightmare of neglect toward Allison began then. Almost daily Allison would call me wanting to return to Tucson because of the verbal abuse and neglect she was experiencing. After nearly a year I flew to Florida to see for myself what was going on. I was shocked that the level of neglect was much more then I realized. I insisted to my wife that Allison return to Tucson and within two months I had her back. She returned with horror stories about her stay with her mom. I could have dismissed it as being her side of the story but I had witnessed much of it myself when I was there. After being back a year, i found out my wife had stopped making mortgage payments on our house. We were approaching foreclosure. She announced she wanted a divorce and withdrew all financial support of Ally. I lost my job, my house and my wife all in the same month. Since then, life has been a true struggle. But during it all I decided to be the opposite of what my wife was. I have been very attentive, supportive and loving toward my beautiful daughter, who is a true gift from God. I provide for her needs and wants and I make it a point to be a great dad. No matter how bad it gets Ally would rather be with me. I give 100% of myself toward her well being. For now, until she is on her own, she is my number one concern. Allison would rather live with me in near poverty, then with her mom who has a great deal of money. Recently my wife has withheld support of Allison in order to force her return to Florida. Together, we are making a stand. Our love and our giving support toward each other will win in the end. Things may get worse before they get better but our love for each other is out strength. While all this has been happening I have experienced the kindness of Leann Rimes and been inspired by her generosity toward others. Also Diana Joy fuels my kindness toward others. I hope Ally grows up to be like them. Perhaps I lean to heavily on my twittter friends. Perhaps I search for kindness to be directed toward me, but it helps me in showing kindness toward others. Kindness creates kindness and giving creates giving. Right now, today, Allison and I are very happy. Frightened but happy.

I always try to give 100% of my love, time and effort towards my family, friends and students. Giving is always more satisfying to me than receiving and I feel blessed to be able to make someone's life a little brighter.

We moved to Texas in August of 2010 and eight months later our dream home burned down. They say that everything is bigger in Texas and that includes people’s hearts. We decided not to rebuild and just when we thought we’d never find another place to call home, we met two of the kindest people selling their beautiful home in Rockwall. They invited us in and listened to what happened to us, as if they were family. They visited with our ten year old daughter and spoke of their own daughter with the kind of love only a parent can. Needless to say, we fell in love with the home and the two people that lived there. We lost everything in the fire including 23 years of Christmas, baby and wedding memories. These two kind people decided to leave us their Christmas tree, numerous decorations and some of their own household items to help us get started again. They even left a photo of their own beautiful daughter on the wall, which will remind us of their kindness as we move forward and begin to heal.

I feel funny even typing about things I have done, just seems like your looking for something in return. But I have done home health care for almost 15 years, helping the elderly, and doing things for them on my own time. I have made sooo many friends from this line of work, some who had no families, that were invited to my family's get togethers for the holidays. I wound up being some of their POA's, and always involved them into my family. And as Roger said on here, I have taken care of many animals, especially some stray cats, that have been around for 5-6 years now. It is a mother and her 3 girls, they all have survived these years, all still together. I caught them all and had them fixed. And pledge to myself, that until I no longer see them, I am here for them. They have names, personalities, and are so cute. And as tough as it has been over the years to take care of them, (police being called on me, neighbors threatening me rescuing them from situations, and many tears & stress) I will not stop. But I look at life as what have you done for someone today? I feel guilty when i do something for myself.

You can give your money, you can give your time,there are so many ways to GIVE but there is no such a feeling like giving a shoulder to a friend who needs!

LeAnn always talks about her fans and all the wonderful things they do...well, I want to make people aware of what a HUGE impact she has had on the homeless families here in Denver, Colorado. LeAnn inspires me every day to continue to GIVE to the homeless and get kids off the streets. My name is Diana Joy and I am the CEO of the Unseen Child Foundation. I have been helping the homeless here in Denver for almost 30 years. I am writing on here to let others know that me and my team could not GIVE to as many families as we have over the last year with out LeAnn's help. When a young mom comes across our door with a baby in one arm and another small child clinging to her side, it is because of LeAnn that we can GIVE her and her children a safe place. LeAnn's donations are helping feed, clothe and educate the homeless in Denver so that the cycle of homelessness, poverty and child abuse can be stopped! LeAnn GIVES to so many people with such UNCONDITIONAL love, not expecting anything in return. The song "Give" is in my eyes just an example of how LeAnn lives every day! Love you LeAnn!!!

My fiancee has two children from his divorce, and they are hurting everyday from the split. They don't understand yet as small children what occurred and why, and someday they will. With no children of my own, my new role is to try to show kindness and humility and try to help them heal, along with my fiancee. Their mother treated them all very poorly during the divorce - fighting, shouting, badmouthing. I am trying to show them what a family can be like, how we can all love one another and help throughout our days, how "blood" doesn't necessarily make you family, how you can still have fun - even if moms and dads don't belong together and are no longer married. Watching them split their lives between two homes, two sets of rules, etc has been heartbreaking. I hope to be able to give back to these two little girls tenfold and really help them grow into fine, young women!

I Came Out As A Gay Male At The Age Of 18, My Father Being Who He Is. Beat Me And Disowned Me I Was Shunned By My Family. I Am Now 24 Years Old Six Years Latter He Came Back Into My Life, In The Six Years Of Silence I Came To Find Out He Was Not My Birth Father, My Birth Mother Had Left Me At Birth... My Life Has Been A Lie, I Found My Birth Mother, I Am Still Looking For My Birth Father. My Older Brother Came Out 2 Years After I Did No One Ever Batted An Eye At It Nor Said Anything They Loved And Accepted Him For Who He Was No Questions Asked Something I Craved Something I Need...A Simple Fathers Love, I Felt I Had Failed As A Son And A Brother. But I Have Come To Realize We All Make Mistakes In This Life We All Have Different Paths And Lessons To Be Learned. Leann And Her Music Has Touched My Heat And My Soul Without Her I Don't Think I Could Have Ever Forgave My Dad And the Actions He Has Done To Me As A Person... As A Son.... I Forgave Him And I Know Forgiveness Is Not A Gift... But At The Time And Place It Felt Like I Gave Him Everything I Stood For, I Forgave Him As A Person. The Pain Is Still Raw As It Ever Was And I am Sure It Will Fade In Time. But The Love And The Forgiveness I Gave To Him Will Never... It Will Last. I Have Always Been One Of Leann's Biggest Fans And When I Came Out I Dint Know Who To Turn To, I Was A 18 Year Kid Alone On The Streets, I Felt God Hated Me And I Felt I Had Failed, I Had Leann's Album And The Song "On The Side Of Angels" Talked Me Down So Many Nights Without Her And Her Amazingly Amazing Voice And Music I Don't Know If I Would Be Here Today.

This story is actually about my mother Naomi Gallegos. Even though she is my mother i have never met anyone as giving as she is. When ever anyone needs help she is always the first one there. She would literally give her last dollar to someone. When things got tough money wise for her she still always manages to help n support her family any way she could. Everyday I hope to be as kind n giving as her she's my hero my bestfriend. She is always there for anyone in need and I truly hope she get"s back all she deserves and more. She always GIVES more then she recieves. LOVE YOU MOM!

Hi Leann, I met my partner almost 18 yrs. ago & on our 1st date she told me she had a rare form of skin cancer called Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP). She's allergic to UV. She thought, after telling me that, I would walk out the door never to see her again. Well, I'm still with her. She's had well over 800 tumors removed, 100's & 100's of surgeries & she was told she would not live past the age of 18. She is now 56. She beat the odds. She has her good days & bad so some days, I guess you could say, I'm her caregiver. We both are involved with an organization called XP Family Support Group, Sacramento, CA. We've met XP kids from all over the world. We have had fundraisers for our XP kids to help with costs, we have spoken at churches, National Institute of Health, scientists & researchers from abroad. We both will do whatever we can to help these kids with this dreaded disease. I've had an amazing journey with an amazing woman (something I would have missed had I walked out that door almost 18 yrs. ago). Sue Beach

When I was in going to visit Tanzania in November 2009, I bought lots of games, cards colored penciles/pens etc. to take to deliver to an orphanage (Village of Hope) in Dodoma. The orphanage is for kids with AIDS and they were so happy and smiling. It made a person ashamed to be sad any day of their life.

This song is an amazing reminder that sometimes we need to take the focus off ourselves and give an inch when we need to take a mile. This song inspired me to let go of a grudge I was holding and admitt that I was at fault as well. I had to "do a little forgiving of my own" in order to feel set free and also received forgiveness. Love, forgiveness, giving, and recieving is a two way street and "Give: is an incredible reminder of that. Thanks, LeAnn!

I have a very tender spot in my heart for the elderly. The ones that are sitting in the nursing homes that no one comes to see and who I see at work on walkers with oxygen masks, my heart hurts. My nannie (grandmother), is on up in years. Though she isnt in a nursing home or on a walker, she sets the ground rules for me on how to treat the elderly. See, eversince I have moved to Nashville, I don't get to see my nannie that often. So it saddens me. I see my nannie in my customers at work and I feel better. If I can love my nannie that much- then i can love others as well...

Thank you Leann for giving us a way for to reflect on the ways that we give. I am always thinking of ways to give to others. My most memorable giving tradition, is that every year, I give several hundred dollars merchandise to a local domestic violence shelter. I take the time to find things that they need on sale, so my money will go farther. But, the best way that I give is by giving in front of my children. This way, I give this precious value to them and they will carry on in their lives.

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We do our best to give new purposes to anything we're no longer using. Kitchen scraps are composted to make garden soil, old towels & pillows are donated to the local humane society, clothes & household items go to goodwill, we recycle, etc. We essentially have no trash anymore. These are all small, simple things but it's feels like we're "giving" to mother nature by keeping as much as we can out of landfills!

When I think of Giving, the first thing that comes to my mind are my parents. My Mom and Dad are by the the kindest, most selfless people I know. Their world is all about giving and for that, they are loved and respected by so many people and by giving, my parents feel the power of love and kindness in their hearts. Family, friends or strangers, it doesn't matter, they are always making a difference in someones life. lt is such a wonderful feeling meeting people around town who know my parents and hearing the exact same resonse from EVERYONE, "they are the nicest people". My Mom and Dad have given me the gift of knowledge...they have taught me the beauty of random acts of kindness and have began to instill this in my children. Im so thankful for them and I know so many others are thankful for them as well.

I gave my own happiness to have smile and love to someone else heart... im willing to give every to let my friends and family to be happy .....im not expecting in any return .....that how i love them...

I give to two different organizations every year. March of Dimes and St Jude. But what I want to tell you is about these amazing people in my church. I lost my job a few months ago and things have been really tough on me. I felt like I was barely hanging on. I live in what i like to call a metal box but it is actually a beaten up RV. I had gone two days with no food cause I just couldn't afford it. Bills were coming in and I have no income coming in so I had to cut back on somethings. Anyways just when I thought I had lost all hope a few people from my church drove up in the snow with a car full of grocerys. My small fridge and cabnets was just packed with food. It was amazing and I was completely touched. Finding a job has been difficult but I was moved to know that there was someone willing to help me out. Well thats my story.

It's not difficult to give something without expecting something in return. I always try my best everyday to dispread good mood whenever I can although I got no good response (You're just the silly clown for them). Using the social network for years to support whenever people are in need or I could see a good aim behind a thing. But the bad thing is there are too many people who only do something just for money. And if you do it for free they are totally jealous. Sometimes it's very frustrating to see people thinking just "ME". There is always a "No good deal goes unpunished" behind. But I'll never give up. Never kill the spirit of "think WE"...

The other day a complete stranger walked up to me and gave me a hug because her son is physically disabled and by seeing me and the way I deal with mine gives her strength to cope with her childs troubles.

:>) A Quick Smile Changes everything :>)

Long ago, drove a long way and suddenly I saw in the distance a large dog that had been hit, I exit the car and two other drivers who saw him, saw the dog and review it was discovered that the broken hip the blow he received was very strong and was bleeding everywhere. We got up and took him to a roadside and watched the other two drivers and told them that the dog did not have salvation, was probably suffering a lot and was very difficult to save. Take a strong anesthetic (I'm a vet) I looked into his eyes and asked for forgiveness and the dog slept. It was very sad but thereby avoid the suffering of the dog. Since then one of my jobs is to care for animals and try to save them.

Grass Valley, Or. has 2 seniors who give from the heart without expecting one thing back. Leroy Clay is 80 retired but works pt at the recycling in 4 small towns for waste management. He drives up to 30miles each way, and out of his own pocket stops at all stores, rest., bars, other business's and people who ask him to stop.., picking up cardboard and other recyclables. Most people assume he gets paid but he doesn't for the actual picking up everyones recyclables. He uses his own vehicle, own gas and own time. He doesn't brag and most people don't know hes doing it out of his pocket. Hes been doing it for years. He only gets paid for time he sits at the stations themselves. He also brings his own weed eater, keeps the sites nice with his own equip, and plants flowers he buys. Even Waste Management company have NO idea of what he does for free and what good PR he is giving their company. Very sad that some of these rest. and stores still charge him for his cup of coffee he gets when coming to pick up their recycling! Now for his wife Peggie, she is senior also and fills her time, crocheting sweaters, baby blankets for babies and toddlers. She not only buys the yard, buttons, she also boxes them up and sends them out to a Native American Tribe in South Dakota every year! They mail the via UPS, 14 to 20 big box's. Thats a lot of money!!! Leroy and Peggie, donate so much all year long, and ask for nothing. Most people have NO idea just want they give out of their hearts and pockets. They are on a very limited budget and often go without much food in their house. Just so they can scrimp and save and give in their very christian loving way! I was actually going to write the local city halls and newspaper today, and tell them just what Leroy and Peggie Clay does for everyone., and then I was twittering and saw your link...how perfect! Yes they really that great and better! They have been doing this for years and YES, I give to them also, when I find yarn on sale or buttons or buy them groceries and special food items I know they love but don't buy for themselves, like Bing Cherries in season now, Layes Potato Chips, Tootsie Rolls, good white breat ect.. Tehy don't treat themselves, so I do when I can and its my way of saying thank you!

I am the "friend" everyone goes to in their time of need. Whether it is to tell their deepest secret to or to cry on my shoulder. I am that friend. I find it so rewarding that so many of my friend's, family and even strangers trust me enough to let me in. I try everyday to bring a smile to everyone I encounter. I know it may not seem like something big or meaningful, but to see someone smile and know I caused it makes me feel so good. I choose to "Give" laughter and joy to all those I encounter. I also recently signed up to be on the list of registered donors for the National Marrow Donor program. If I could help save a life in any way possible I want to have that opportunity. I tried to get everyone I know to join this program as well and so far have had three people join. I believe what you "Give" comes back to you. You must give in order to receive. I love this song and the beautiful message it has.

Your voice is so beautiful! You are right Leann it easy to "give" when you get in the habit of it. For me I felt compelled 5 years ago to change careers and leave behind a field of work that was not true to who I was, it was a field that did not allow me to do my best work. It has taken 5 long years but I almost there...I wanted to return to school and do things the "right" way and get the credentials I needed to be a someone who could help kids and youth who were in crisis. There is so much power in relationships and genuinely connecting with others - there is a healing potential in just giving my time and opening space for others to just be who they are and be accepted. I will be finished my last course Aug 10th and am ecstatic to embark on my new career as a child and youth counsellor. This how I give. Be true to yourself first.

i love this song! I have never had a father. Mine left me when I was little and never looked back. A wonderful man came into my family's life this past year and has shown me what it is like to have a father. He has been amazing to me and has made my life more complete. He didn't have to be anything for me but he has and so much more. He has given me love, kindness, happiness and a more complete family. I absolutely love him and look forward to many more father/daughter moments with him! :-)

Congratulations on your new every being in the world has a different experience and a dream to-door lip and still prevail creating dreams in a hope of life where the feelings are the warmest expression of self and express it in a song the intention of love at heart, with every song of yours you thought flying feelings run with each breath and felt the song.

I HAD A FRIEND FROM MY HOMETOWN GREYCLOUD ISLAND, MINNESOTA. SHE GOT KILLED IN 1978 FROM A DRUNK DRIVER. SHE WAS ONLY 14 YRS. OLD. WE USED TO SIT AT THE COW STOCK PENS AND TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE. SHE WANTED TO BE A FAMOUS SINGER, SHE WANTED A HOUSE IN ASPEN. I WOULD JOKE WITH HER AND TELL HER "WELL, ASPEN'S A LONG WAY FROM ST. PAUL PARK, HOW ABOUT I GET YOU SOME RUBY RED SHOES SO YOU CAN GET THERE CHEAP?" AND "I DON'T WANT TO BE FAMOUS WITH YOU, I'M TOO SHY, BUT MAYBE I COULD PLAY CRAPPY VIOLIN FOR YOU AND MAKE YOU LAUGH?" I DIDN'T HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS. I LIVED IN A VERY RURAL AREA AND SUFFERED A CHILDHOOD RAPE BY MY DRUNKEN FATHER WHEN I WAS 5 YEARS OLD, AND WAS ALWAYS KIND OF SCARED OF PEOPLE. I PRAYED TO GOD TO GIVE HER THAT WISH. I DEDICATED MY LIFE TO HELPING PEOPLE RECOVER FROM ADDICTION. I WAS IN CALIFORNIA DOING THIS A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN I GOT CANCER. I WAS SO SICK THAT I COULDN'T WORK. I WOUND UP LIVING IN MY CAR BECAUSE THE RENTS ARE SO INSANE OUT THERE, THINKING "OH HOLY CRAP, I HAD AN 810 CREDIT SCORE ONLY A YEAR AGO". I DON'T DRINK OR USE DRUGS. IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. I HELD THE SAME JOB FOR 20 YEARS. ANYWAY, MY POINT IS THAT I BELIEVE LIFE CONTINUES AFTER DEATH. I WASN'T AFRAID OF CANCER. THAT FACT HELPED ME FACE HOMELESSNESS A LITTLE EASIER. I SLEPT IN MY FRIEND ANGIE'S BED THE NIGHT SHE DIED WHILE HER PARENTS WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO SIGN THE DEATH CERTIFICATE. SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM. SHE WAS HOLDING A VIOLIN. AND SMILING.

I have to say LeAnn you have given us fans so much with your talent and you wonderful heart. There truly is no other person that i know that gives everything you got everyday of your life. You are an inspiration to so many people around this world and have touch so many lives and i just want to say the we the true fans are with you all the way. Life may never be perfect but what you share with us all is perfect iin every way! I give the best i can and share and care with those people that mean the most to me. LeAnn you are the best singer on this planet and the most powerful voice ever. We are here for you always!!!!

1st of Im one of your biggest fans! heres My story, I was a Teen Mom (single) My 1st born Son i gave birth to at age 14 yrs old, I was trying to run away from a being abuse by my step-father......and met a older boy We where one and off over 6 yrs Had are 2nd child togather at 19......I gave up everthing for my babys, being a baby still and learing to be the Best mom i could be. I never let my babys do with out. I gave, gave then gave more......... Now, Im at the ripe Old age of 45 yrs old..Disabled And neither of my children Call or come check on me. I fill alone and sad. i lived my whole life for them and there needs And everyones around me Needs....caring for sick and ill family members and Now that im unable to Care for myself very well and can no longer give gift or money Or care for everyone . Im forgot about... :( I was told 30 yrs.........to give up my 1st born son i was 14 and My heart couldnt do it. My story is letting every child to not forget there mothers (or fathers)! your music helps .Thank you

I believe that when you have a commitment with another person in your life, you are expected to pour back into that person as much as they pour into you. My boyfriend is an incredibly giving person. He's a true man of God, and even when he doesn't intend to, he pours and gives to God's people. Not with money or material things, but with his love. I've never seen God work through a man as much as He's worked through him. Whether it's a person he meets at a backyard barbecue or on public transportation, he is always ministering to people and spreading God's love. He never does it in a preachy way; it's always from his heart and out of a true love for people. And even after pouring out to complete strangers, he has enough love to pour into me - and I can be a handful. I know it takes a lot out of him, so I make the effort to pour the love I feel for him back into him, showing him love and appreciation and building him up in his low moments. I pray that I always give him Godly love, because I know He is in us and is the reason why my boyfriend and I are so deeply connected to each other. And since he gives so much love to so many people, the least I can do is pour strength and support and love back into him.

LeAnn, I love ur song "Give" and it means alot to me because I give all the time and its a good feeling.. I am a very thoughtful person and I love to help people when I can and I try to do 3 good deeds a day and makes me feel good knowing that I am a person with a good heart like U. :) U inspire me with everything u do or did and thank u for that. U truely are a gifted and special person. I may not be skinny and have medical problems and not be perfect but I am me and noone can change me. I am who I am and with ur song "What I Cannot Change" just the words alone and how u sang the song it really touched me and made me cry because thats how I feel and I know what u felt at the time.. I wish in someway my family was like urs loveing , careing , understanding , passionate , and fun to be around but unfortionally mine are not like that. Thanks LeAnn for being u and u loveing all ur fans the way u do and I WISH someday I could meet u in person and get ur autograph. I have never been to any of ur concerts because I dont have the money and its such a far travel for me with my asthma I can't do it. God Bless ur heart LeAnn :) I will ALWAYS be a BIG fan of urs.. Love U!!

I've found a word of encouragement or a simple compliment can make a world of difference for someone. Maybe someone is having a bad day or feeling down about something, a simple word that you care and you wish them the best can really help someone. I recently gave to my homeless mission that serves meals and provides supplies to the homeless. I also give supplies to my local animal shelter. They can use something you already might have around the house like extra cleaning products, old towels, etc. It really is better to give than receive.

Tornados devastated Alabama on April 27, 2011. People did not just lose their homes, prize possessions, etc. Over 230 people lost their lives that day. Everyone was in shock on how many tornados caused destruction all over north and central Alabama. I was living only seven to ten minutes away where a tornado ripped through a small town. It was terrifying. Not too long after that I moved back home. There was a little damage to my parents property but I was just thankful they were alive and well. We have a huge house that is over 100 years old that we use for storage. So I started thinking about how thousands of people lost their homes and I wanted to give. It took weeks to go through all of our things. We gathered over 30 bags of clothes, boxes and bags of toys, and other miscellaneous items. We gave to the church so it could help people get back on their feet. We Alabamians came together not just to give things but to help those that were in need by helping our fellow neighbors clean debris off their property, rebuilding houses on our free time, handing out food and water, etc. You can give in so many ways. Not just by giving things or money, but giving your heart out to others and I believe by being there for some one, even a stranger is the most precious thing you can give. Giving straight from the heart.

I have had a server mental illness since i was a child (i'm now 32), in fact i was one of the children who re-wrote those books that said children could not be mentally ill. eight years ago i was given my own one bedroom flat (under a social tenancy). i had previously been homeless and having experienced that i decided that if i new someone was homeless i would offer them a roof over their head rent and bill free and use all my knowledge of professional services to help them back on there feet. for thoes of you who think i am committing benefit fraud of some discript i am not i researched housing benefit regulations and exploit some of the loop wholes with in them and on some occassions drop a considerable amount of my own benfits to make it legal and above board. well over eight years i have had some half a dozen people stay with me and they have had various issues. well they have all ended up abuseing me stealing, lying, trying to bully me and eventually leaving me with masses of dept to clear up, my mum says i am a mug, up until a few days ago i didn't care if i was i just enjoyed helping my fellow man sad thing is there have been points where i was surviving on 8 slices of toast and marmite a day (i ate more when i was homeless) coz i had given people everything. i always argued that there has to be some good people out there and deep down in my heart i know there are they just don't wanna be my friend at least not unless i am paying them or at least thats what it feels like. i guess i have lost my faith in good human nature... i seem to be loking my self away from the world more and more and all i really want is someone to love and care for me someone to inspire and encourage me to be the best i can be (behind every great man is an even greater woman) may be a single mum who can give me the family i've always wanted as i will never have children of my own as there is evidence that mental health is past on genetically and altho i am probably the best to support someone going thru those issues i couldn't bear to see a child of mine go thru that hell. thank you all for taking the time to read my story.

For me giving is more than words, its showing someone you are dedicated. Whether its a dollar, a hug, some pure heartfelt energy. Relate. Relate. Relate. When we relate to eachother we give to eachother the ability to put ourselves in eachothers shoes. This song connects me to all of you, and with that I give to you my sincere loving energy to everyone in this world who needs it. There are times when things seem so tough but the world around you is there for you in some way if you are open to its arms! <3 thank you for this lovely sentiment Mrs Cibrian, and people of this chaotic joyous world.

My Mother passed away September 24th, 2010 and she was the most unselfish giving person I have ever known. She taught me so many things about caring for others. She would give the last dime she had to see a smile on a childs face or give a kind word when no one else would have. She hated gossip and all the ugly things that come with it. I just know the song "Give" has a special place in my heart for sure. I love my Mother and miss her everyday. I am so glad I had 50 years to spend in her grace.

The Bible say its more blessed to give than recieve, i feel i am so blessed every day God has given me so much and i can share my blessing with other.

My story of 'giving' is my story of falling in love again after being in a relationship and marriage for 9 years and thinking I had nothing else to give anyone- but then meeting the love of my life who helped me to give my heart, give my love and give my trust again. In giving him my love I also learned how to give to myself - give forgiveness, give trust and give love another chance. Giving to me is unselfishly letting yourself be vulnerable, opening up to new emotions and new adventure - giving of myself whole, soul and ever more.

I do my best to give all the time. It all seems to come back to me 10x. For me it's a gift to give.

LeAnn, When I first heard this song on your website, I was completely inspired by it. I actually "you Tubed" it, so I could find a video that had the lyrics so I could learn and read the words. I have always been a person who loves lyrics to a song. So after hearing this song and after going to blow my nose as this song immediately brought tears to my eyes; I went on a 2 week hunt to find this single in my hometown. I checked every retail store that carried music, even Walmart, Best Buy and Barnes N Noble. No one had it or even received any shipment of the single...My luck was slowly dwindling as I was told my a Best Buy Rep. That they don't get a lot of albums in anymore with the new phase of "I Tunes" and download sites...I had lost all hope in getting this single when I googled you and found the song in a free MP3 download...I don't have iTunes or any download sites like that, so really CD's are where I get my music from...This was the only single of yours that I have never been able to find. But anyways, I downloaded the song to my MP3, and synced it with my laptop, and in 20 short minutes, I had this single... I was completely moved by this song because I have been fighting many losing battles it seems in my life right now. I am a full tiem college student, trying to attain my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary/ ESL Teaching, my parents house just went into Foreclosure, my dad lost his job of 20yrs, i found out my uncle has terminal cancer on top of dealing with "out of place" feelings in my family, as if I don't and haven't ever really belonged in my family. These are just a few things. This song impacted me from the first time hearing it because it made me immediately think of this one couple who has been my rock in my life since the age of 13. They took over the role of being my parents in all aspects because my parents couldn't be supportive, loving or other things I needed in my life. This couple has helped me through so many things in my life and even now at 26, they are still supportive of my schooling and think it's totally awesome that I have a deep passion for education and for children...We had a major fall out 3yrs ago, some things went extremely bad between us, and we didn't speak for 7 months at all. They have 3 precious children who I have adopted as my kids over the years as I have spent so much time with them and I consider them my family, the family I always hoped mine could be foe me...When I listened to the words about "holding on to hurt like an anchor, treating those we love like strangers, takin' names and keeping score"...It made me realize that all those things that went wrong and happened between us didn't really matter...What mattered more than anything was we were family and we loved each other no matter what...It made me realize that I love these people, they have been my family, my support, my strength, my love, my protection, my happiness, my encouragement for all of these years and no matter how many times we have hurt each other, no matter how many things we said that we shouldn't have said...It all comes down to love and the people who matter most in your life... I would've never made it through high school or even now college with an Associates Degree, chasing after my Bachelor's while doing something that I love to do. I wouldn't be a tutor in one of the local high schools here tutoring 9-12th grade Somali students for 4yrs now and absolutely loving my job had this couple been here for me through all my good and bad times. I even posted this song on my Facebook page as a link because I believe this song is extremely powerful and I wanted to share it with as many people as I possibly can. I made a CD of strictly this song, yes, 20 tracks of this one song and I jam out to it in my car every day as a reminder to me that there's hope, there's strength, there's love and that's all that matters in this world. My singing along to this song is pretty good too. I actually think I may sound a bit like you when I sing along to your songs...Well maybe :) I am in a huge transition phase in my life, breaking free so to speak of who I was as a teenager, and young adult and what and who people thought or perceived me to be...And I am finding my own wings as an independent woman with a job I absolutely love and a dream with so much desire and passion, it fuels my day, it keeps me getting out of bed to attend morning to night classes, endless homework, exams, work, spending time with my nieces and nephew, reading a book or even driving around town just listening to music...I wrote a page on the What I Cannot Change website, at least I think I made the post in time, but this song has deep personal meaning to me as that song did as well. The What I Cannot Change song actually empowered me to feel okay to say no to things, I didn't always have to say yes or do everything everyone wanted me to do. I could say no and not feel bad about it...I have learned how to stop the endless battle of people pleasing and to start living for myself through your music. I have every album you have ever recorded :) Call me crazy or a LeAnn fanatic and I really wouldn't care, but your music has been a steady rock in my life and honestly has helped me out of some dark, and ugly times while growing up. There have been different songs through the years that have really helped me. I just have to know how you know the "right" songs to write or record and on which albums to put them on. It seems you release these powerful tracks/albums at just the right time. Thank you so much for helping me get through so many hard things in my life...The two hardest things I ever had to go through was losing my great grandmother and your song "On the Side of Angels" helped me to know it was okay to hurt and be sad that she died, but she's never gone from my life, no matter what the distance..She's always with me. And the other thank you is for helping me rethink a suicide attempt. There were a few songs that helped me through that... You are an amazing artist and I have loved your music sine you were that 13yr old girl singing "Blue" and I feel like I have grown with you over the years to be the wonderful, empowering, woman who can make a difference in people's lives even if it's just by giving someone a smile or saying hello, showing I care, or helping them out...I have watched this couple in my life demonstrate it to me time in and time out in my life. I have watched you do this publicly as I am certain in your personal life throughout the years...And I want to be that person in someone's life. I want to brighten people's day just by the simple things that most of us forget of, are too busy to think or or do, or don't want to do...I want to be that person. Songs like this don't come around that often in life, whether sung/written by someone famous, or written/sung by some everyday person...At the end of the day, even the famous are people too and have friends and family that they love, care about, encourage and support...That's what these songs are about, striving to be the best you that you can be and to help people out along the way... You are truly a blessed lady, and I feel like I know you in so many ways...From what I know about you, we have walked in many of the same paths in life...My only hope is that I will be able to meet you some day. I would love to say Thank You LeAnn in person. Continue to make great music, but most importantly, do what you love, and remember to spend time and love the people who matter the most in your life. And if you can, help them in any way possible, even if its a simple hug, phone call, or email telling you that you love them and want what's best for them...I know they will appreciate it and know you love them by showing them you do. It has been extremely rewarding in my life as I have been told that this couple thinks of me as their friend, sister and daughter...And they consider me to be a 2nd mom to their children...That to me means more to me than anything, to know that I love the people I care about and to know that they love me...What more could you ask for in this life? Take care LeAnn and I hope one day I get the chance to meet you. I have never been to a concert yet as finances are tight, even when you were in MN, I couldn't see you live because of finances, but one day I know I will be able to see you preform...And I hope I get the chance to tell you Thank You in person someday for being a solid, inspiring and consistent role model for me in my life. Sincerely, Melissa M. Everts

i am so lucky to be able to give and teach the gift of dance to amazing kids every day. it wasn't until literally last night that i realized what an honor it is to help mould someone not just as a dancer but as a person. one of my students wrote me a letter explaining how much i'd impacted and changed her life. i never ever ever thought i'd ever be able to do that. being able to give that to just person is the most beautiful feeling ever. and it gives me motivation to continue doing what i love every single day.

Wow awesum song "Give" My story of giving is Giving back to a group of amazing woman who are all Breast Cancer Survivors. They have all been through a huge battle with Breast Cancer some are still going through re-occuring health issues associated with Breast Cancer. I coach a team called the BOOBOPS (Comes from the term Boob Operation) and the fact that we live in the BOP (Bay OF Plenty) TAURANGA in NEW ZEALAND. I coach Dragon Boating and a team of 22 ladies 3 times per week for 6 months of the year. Last year we had a fantastic year wining our local Super 12 Regatta (230 Meters 12 Paddlers ) against 4 other Breast Cancer Teams from around the country. The we came 2nd in the Regional competition (500meters Sprint 20 Paddlers) We also won the National Title Breast Cancer division (Gold) 1st in the same event for the new 200 Meter race and 2nd in the new 2000 meter race at the same event. These ladies are so inspirational determined and full of life and they want to show everyone that even with Breast Cancer you can enjoy life, commaraderie, take part in a fun sport and be competitive. These ladies, fund raise to get to regatta's around the country, fashion shows, calenders, manning Iron Man triathalon events they are truly amazing. I do it because i love the sport love the ladies and have personal experience with this terrible disease (sister) who recently has BC. Matt Cuthbert Coach

Hi Leann, U know about give somenthing, and ur voice and ur humanity is so wonderfull. i give to everyones nex to me, hugs, kisses on chek every single day, i thing the hugs are so special gift cus if u can feel that a little one , just can feel the Life too... U are special in my life, made my day with ur voice and to u is no the difference, so i sent to u a Big Hug From #Venezuela!!! Woohoo!!! Love Yenny PD: if u see some mistake in my english is only cus i dont know too much, just i traslate the songs from english to spanish to try to understand :D

I recently volunteered at the Soup Kitchen and it was amazing to see all of the beautiful faces. They chipped in and helped one another too. So precious are the lost.

hi my name is christie and i like be come fan club memeber because i have all of ur cd since u have been a singer please let me in . love ya like a sister . christie n smith

I love the song. The first time you sang it I fell in love with it, especially coming from your beautiful voice....I really enjoyed myself two weeks ago at Eagle Mountain Casino such a fantastic show you performed, I have to say I fell in love with your guitarist "awesome"...Can't wait for your up coming songs.. Maraldi =)

Love You

Incredible Song... We need you to sing this song at our benefit in the Fall in Franklin. We are "grass-roots" non-profit just trying to make a change in someone's life each year. Wish we could help so many that need us but usually it's just one lucky amputee!! Our organization was created to help raise awareness for adequate prosthetic coverage for amputees as well as fund amputees that are either not covered by insurance or cannot afford the high cost of prosthetics. This past December we funded an amputee that lost his leg in a tragic hit and run accident. His prosthesis was such a huge cost that insurance would not cover, so we funded his prosthesis. Now he can walk again and run his roofing company. It's just one person, but man has it changed his life forever! We give to those in need, those that want to help themselves!! Hope you find this inspiring.... you can also check out our website www.MendingLimbs.org!

I am a giving peson by nature. I am always putting others before myself. One of the best things I have ever done was donate 2 days a year to St Judes Country Cares Radiothon with the local radio station. Hearing the stories of those affected truly makes my heart sing. I can't afford to give monetarily but feel so full of life after helping out during the event. Not everyone is lucky enough to have their children be 100 % healthy and it is unfortunate that anyone would have to go through suh a horrible thing as cancer. I will do anything I can to help take that burden away from the families.

I try to give the Blessings of Love every day , May you be blessed with the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ in Your life , Much Love , I Love You, '' Love "

I HAVE GAVE ALL MY LIFE TO KIDS THAT NO ONE HAS TIME FOR IN LIFE I HAD 5 KIDS OF MY OWN ALL OVER 18 NOW AND I HAVE HAD 8 FOASTER KIDS FROM THE STATE AND I LOVE MY JOB AND SEEING EACH CHILD COME SO FAR IN LIFE THAT EACH DAY WAS A NEW ONE IN ARE LIFES I FELL SO MUCH LOVE WITH ALL OF MY KIDS AND NOW THAT I CAN NOT WORK ANY MORE IT HAS LEFT ME JUST LOOKING AT WALLS IN MY LIFE TILL THE DAY I FELL IN LOVE WITH 2 BOYS THAT THERE MOTHER LOST THEM TO THE STATE I HAVE BEEN THERE MOTHER AND DAD FOR GOING ON 7 YEARS NOW AND I WOULD BE LOST WITH OUT THEM IN MY LIFE EACH DAY FOR KIDS ARE A GIFE FROM HEVEN I WISH I COULD HAVE A BIG HOME TO KEEP ALL THE KIDS THAT NO ONE HAS TIME FOR IN LIFE FOR THAT HAS ALL WAYS BEEN MY DREAMS IN MY LIFE TO SEE A CHILD SMILE OR JUST LAUGH AT SOMEING YOU DO EACH DAY IN LIFE SO MENT KIDS ARE LEFT IN THIS WORLD TO MAKE IT BY THERE SELF IN LIFE IF I CAN JUST GIVE ONE MIN OF MY TIME TO EACH CHILD IN LIFE EACH DAY AND GIVE THEM SO HOPE AND SHOW THEM SOMEONE LOVE THAT SO MENT DO NOT GET IN THIS LIFE THEN I COULD SAY I HAVE LIVE A GOOD LIFE I HAVE LOST MY HOME AND NOW I HAVE TO RENT IN LIFE AND IT IS HARD AT TIMES BUT I KNOW THE LORD IS WITH ME AND MY BOYS IN LIFE FOR EACH DAY IF NOT FOR HIM WE WOULD BE LOST IN THIS LIFE BUT WE STILL CAN SMILE AND GO ON IN LIFE AND JUST HOPE ONE DAY ARE LIFE WILL BE BETTER AND I KNOW AS LONG AS I KEEP GIVING FROM MY HEART THAT ONE DAY THE LORD WILL SMILE DOWN ON ME THIS IS MY STORY ABOUT GIVING TO THE LORDS KIDS THAT KNOWONE HAS TIME FOR IN LIFE AND MY DREAMS GOD BLESS YOU.

Several others have given so much to me since my husband of 45 years passed away in April of 2010. I have been taken under the wings of my children, my grandchildren and my husband's family and a few dear friends ... they make sure that I am not alone. They all pitched in when I sold my home and moved to a new city. They have all kept me going when I didn't know where to turn! I am so thankful for Shelley, Sean, Will, Max, Sean, Jesse, Tom/Joann, Tom/Chris/Katie/Thomas/Kelly, Aunt Florence and Aunt Madge. And, LeAnn - I am also very appreciative of you ... your music was what I listened to when I visited my husband, Bill, in the hospital. Your music was calming and kept me company many nights. Thank you, LeAnn, for "GIVE" and this opportunity to express how much I love my family and friends!

Altruism is something a lot of people don't believe exists. As a psychology major, I have read a lot about altruism versus hedonism and I strongly believe more in altruism. I try very hard to be altruistic and I like to think that I am more altruistic than hedonistic. I try daily to do things for others, from helping my friend with her children to being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). I also went to Russia for four months to teach English to preschool and kindergarten age children. Giving is not something that has to be huge or expensive. The simplest things are often what have to greatest effect on the one being served. I believe that for us to find our own happiness and purpose in life, we need to constantly be helping others, whether we know them or not. Hold the door open for people behind you, smile, help someone up if you see them fall, etc. There are numerous ways to serve and I am so glad to be able to be in a position where I can serve others.

Hello LeAnn, When i'm walking in the city I look for persons that may need a door held for them. There is almost always an opertunity to hold a door for a person in a wheel chair, for an elderly person who needs a hand, or someone who is handicapped. It's realy not a huge effort but the tiny effort always brings a smile for a reward.

I want to tell you about a wonderful person that I love dearly and thats my mom. Her name is fay funk she is so special because she gives to people everyday. she would give you a shirt off her back if you need it. if she sees you hungry she will feed you. If she see you need clothes she would find and get you some. and she never ask for nothing in return. so if you ever see or meet her you have been touch by a special person. because I know she helps me all the time.

iam a big fan of Lee Ann since she was little.

Karen Duffield is the Executive Director with the Georgetown chamber of commerce in Georgetown, DE. She does an awesome job being the E.D. She works tirelessly making Georgetown Delaware all it can be. Some would say that she tries to do it single handedly!! The amazing thing about Karen is that while she is putting a million hours into her job she finds so much time to raise (2) beautiful twin daughters on her own; and give back to her community of Milton whenever she can. Karen will " Give" and "Give" and never ever ask for anything in return. We love her in Georgetown Delaware!!

Hi Leann I live in the UK and work in a school in the reception class of children aged 4 - 5 years old. I work with 39 children in this school and these wonderful children give me so much happiness that i have other come so much in the past few years of working with them. Back when i was in high school i was bullied badly on a daily basis. It got so bad that in public i would not talk or give eye contact. I was placed in the school i am in now when i was 18 years old and did not speak to a soul. The support and Kindness and love from this school brought me back out of my shell and has made me into a confident Teaching assistant. The staff and children help me to relies that the world can be beautiful and wonderful and i love every minute im working. Thanks to the support that the school has giving me, i have been able to help alot of children over come there own problems and to be happy and enjoy there time at school. :) I will continue as long as i can to give that love and kindness back.

A couple of years ago on our way to a family event my husband, mother and I stopped for breakfast. A gentleman at the next table had a vietnam veterans hat on. My husband, John, went over and thanked him for his service, chatted a couple seconds, and on the way out found his waitress and took care of his check. Through the window on our way to our car the man mouthed "thanks". Way too early in his life, God called John home. I miss John everyday and when I emember this story the memory makes me smile. Be kind to one another.

i just took ownership of a train cafe and its now called kimberlys cafe in honor of kim richards who told me i should open a restaurant. she lost her mother, lost her boyfriend, and now all she has left is her job. so i give back to her with the cafe and plan to share profits with her.

I just wanted to say how much you have "given" me, and wanted you to know that all the music you "give" me, has affected my life, so tremendously. You are the reason I started writing songs, and have longed to work for Curb. Words cannot express the power the words to your songs, especially "give" have done for me, and for my life. Before this song, I had never thought about how much I have been given, and all that I have to give and I wanted to say thank you for that.

i give my friendship unconditially! i give what i got my time my heart anything in my power that i can do for a friend! i had this friend that we used to have long chats she was a great friend never met her we used to talk to her on phone and via twitter, just a great talk and she used to help me out when i used to get confused and sad! but one day me and few other mutual friend find out that she was lyin to us! she wasnt the person who she was claiming her name, her age her job everything was a lie! she deleted her twitter and dissapeared but me and couple of others was so upset! i was not angry with her i really dont know why? she was such a great friend, ofcourse i didnt understan why but something keep telling me not to let her go. i talked to some of my friends about it eerybody said i should run away. she was a liar i didnt i coulnt see it that way i keep thinking there must be something yes ling isnt a good thing but what kinda a friend i m if i turn my back to someoone that i called friend. does her name really matter, marie,rose, lisa does is really matter how old is she or what is her job! wasnt she a great friend to me? wasnt she there for me when i was crying, didnt we hae hours of laughter. why would her name would matter. i didnt listen to words of advises that was given to me to run away from her. because my heart told me to not to let her go. i kept texting her i kept ringing her ask her to come back i told her i didnt care it didnt matter. she was so embrassed but i didnt even ask her why! i reall didnt care! she come back me and 2 other only knew who she was we never talked about why just accepted her and continued with out friendship she has told her real name and etc. but the magic was our friendship become so strong she has helped me with a issue of mine that noone would help! i gave my friendship t her and i didnt want anything in return i didnt care. all i wanted was my my sweet friend and i can not tell you what kinda blessings i have recieved after that. i am so happy with my decision and i learn to not to turn my back to anyone that i once called a friend no matter what. i dont know what made her lie to us but i know now she knows she doesnt have to lie anymore for anything i thought maybe i cant trust her again but i do.she made a mistake i forgie her and she is a god sent gift to me! i gie my friendship and i recieved so much more. im so thankfull!

I was hospitalized from 2002-2007. Had 22 major open-heart surgeries in that time period. ALL my Doctors and Nurses POURED their hearts out and did a remarkable job of taking such good care of me those 5 years. I almost lost my life in 2007 as we were running out of options on what else that could be done and frankly I only had 3 months left if we couldn't find another solution. A surgeon from a different hospital decided to take my case. No other surgeons from across the U.S. would take my case as they all said there is nothing else we can do, she only has a few months left. This surgeon sacrificed many, many hours of his life to do all my tests, meetings with me, and my operation. I was prepared for the worst outcome: Death. This surgeon had faith in me and my family. As i was wheeled into the operation room, all I was thinking of was please let be ok. I am tired of fighting. 90 minutes later, I was woken up and all the Doctors around me told me the thing that was killing me was out of my body and I was cured of my infection. I think I cried for about 7 days straight. He is my new hero and I cannot thank that man enough for taking my case and giving me a second chance at my life. I decided to give back after that operation. I donated some of my belongings to a Salvation Army and whatever else I could do. I donated to people in need. I always smile and "give" people hugs. I always write a letter to my surgeon every year thanking him for what he did for me. I am truly blessed to have become friends with so many people by me reaching out to them and just letting them know that I am always there. I thank LeAnn for recording this song as it brings back so many wonderful memories. Love to you all. Johanna

In 2006 I was inspired by a little girl to become a volunteer. In 2007 I took the steps to become this volunteer. Now nearing 4 years I have helped grant 28 wishes to date as a volunteer wish granter for the Make A Wish Foundation. The smiles, the thanks from the familes I meet, some in the worst times of ther lives. The children we serve have life threatning illnesses. Very soon I will be meeting my 36th and 37th wish kids. God had a plan for me but never expected this, Thanks to Becca and her family for allowing me to be apart of there lives and inspiring me to be a part of so many more now. The Indiana Chapter of Make A Wish that I volunteer for grants 250 wishes every year and I happy proud to "Give" all I can as a volunteer.

I have given my life to Jesus that he work through me to love others and help others. He has blessed me with many opportunities to do so in my everyday walk with him. No matter a stranger, a friend, a family member, someone on facebook or twitter, even our enemies. Thanks for all you do. Blessings always.

I occassionally buy a senior citizens meal at a restaurant without them ever knowing it was me.

I just recently started working as a cashier at Farm & Fleet, and I get a lot of elderly customers that come through my line. I love helping them take things to their car, giving them the most positive attitude I have, and the biggest smile I can before they leave :) They always seem to leave happier than they came, and it warms my heart that I might've made their day. There's so many people to love in the world, and I've got tons to give... everyone can use a little extra love in life. There's never too much.

being in the hospital for a time has been a eye opener .....always thinking no one cares until some cares so much you cant understand the giving of so many I have changed my ways due to people that give it all........ its time to start giving and understanding what you are here for .........STEVEN

I give by helping candidates get elected into office. I give my time, my talent, my love, and my willing to do something for others. To help them with the long road of being a candidate and getting elected into the office of their dreams. Politicians are real people with feelings also. I think many people forget that and they think they are evil people who are in it for themselves. Many are not. So, if they are willing to give their time to serve the people of the United States; then I have myself to give to them to help them fulfill their dreams. Everyone has a dream.

To me, making a difference isn't some grand gesture, it's little things. As Margaret Mead said, "never doubt that aAsmall group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." I don't feel right bragging about what I do, but I like sharing why I do it. For the past two years, I have been making bracelets out of soda can tabs, selling them and donating the proceeds to Invisible Children, which is a non-profit that aims at stopping child soldiering, among other war atrocities, in Uganda. You can't fix everything that's wrong, but you can sure as heck try and make a lot of difference a long the way. I know the money I've earned has helped build schools and change lives, and that's good enough for me.