Congratulations to everyone who participated in UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken's holiday challenge--once again you have amazed us and surpassed our goal of raising $100,000 to help the children of Mexico. Thank you so much for sharing the true spirit of the holiday season with children who need it the most.
We're putting together Clay's Mexico Holiday Photo Album now -- in the meantime, here is one photograph we wanted to share with you to start off the New Year -- faces of two of the people your generous gifts are going to help.
From all of us here at UNICEF, a great big thank you and best wishes to you and your loved ones for the happiest of new years!
Comments (13)
Thank YOU UNICEF for doing this for the children of Mexico.
Clay Aiken is a man of integrity and great compassion. Your organization is not only well served by his Ambassadorship, but the fact that you appointed him to this position says a lot about the kind of people who work with and represent you.
Posted by Jeanette | January 4, 2008 11:52 AM
Posted on January 4, 2008 11:52
Thank you, UNICEF, for all of the work you do for children around the world. I am proud to be a Claymate and very proud that you have him as Ambassador. Clay is a true American Idol. He is someone to look up to because he takes his responsibilies seriously and truly believes in UNICEF and the work it does. We all help because he has educated us as to what good comes from your efforts.
Posted by Bette Lewis | January 4, 2008 3:06 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 15:06
Clay Aiken has opened my eyes to what UNICEF is all about, and I'll be keeping aware of its work from now on.
I'm thankful for UNICEF, and all the work you do on behalf of women and children across the world.
I'm equally thankful for Clay, and everything he represents, for taking us out of our own comfort zones, as he calls attention to the needs of others.
He inspires us daily, with his heart, integrity, character, compassion and love.
Thank you for appointing him Ambassador.
And a special thanks to Clay...for being the special human being he is.
Posted by adrienne | January 4, 2008 3:06 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 15:06
I am pleased to contribute to UNICEF both in behalf of the excellent job you do in assisting children in crisis throughout the world and in behalf of Clay and his interest in bettering the lives of children everywhere.
I have learned much about UNICEF through Clay and now feel part of the efforts being made. Thank you for the photo coverage and up-dates. It goes without saying that we fans are extremely proud of this man.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Gill
Posted by Florence "Mitzi" Gill | January 4, 2008 4:37 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 16:37
My Thanks also to Unicef and Ambassador Clay Aiken. We all need to be reminded now and again of what is really important in life, and this photograph tells so much. Clay has been true to his word of making a difference with his life through his work with Unicef. He is truly committed to helping the children of this world.
Cindy
Posted by Cindys | January 4, 2008 5:12 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 17:12
God bless Unicef for having Clay Aiken as an ambassador and for having him work ardously for the people of Mexico. As a supporter, I admire him for the extensive labor he has done for the children of the world. God bless
Posted by Gina | January 4, 2008 7:48 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 19:48
For everyone that gave and Clay for taking time to bring attention to the plight in Tabasco and Chiapas Mexico, thank you. :) You rock!
Posted by Erin | January 4, 2008 8:35 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 20:35
I truley hope the money will help the people of Mexico on the road to recovery.
Clay Aiken is a wonderful, compassionate man, and I am sure what he did in Mexico was very successful.
Good luck to the Mexico population in the recovery process, and God Bless you all.
Posted by Darlene | January 4, 2008 9:30 PM
Posted on January 4, 2008 21:30
I am proud to be from Clay Aiken's hometown! Clay is an shining example of goodness, kindness, and unselfishness and the UNICEF program is obviously being served well by him. Thank you Clay for doing so much to help the children of the world. Such a big responsibility for a young man, but you can be very proud of the ways you are making a difference for these children.
A fellow Raleighite and a proud Clay fan.
Posted by Dene | January 5, 2008 1:02 AM
Posted on January 5, 2008 01:02
Thank you Unicef and Clay Aiken for opening our eyes, hearts, and minds to what we can do for those less fortunate than we are. Clay said that the only gift he wanted for Christmas was for us to help those in need due to the heavy flooding in Mexico and I am so proud that we were able to help grant him his Christmas present.
I am so very proud of Ambassador Clay Aiken and Unicef for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful organization.
Lillian
Posted by Lillian | January 5, 2008 10:15 AM
Posted on January 5, 2008 10:15
A big thank you to UNICEF for helping people all over the world, not only to survive, but by giving them hope for a better future.
Before Clay Aiken became a UNICEF ambassador,
I honestly didn't know much about the work the organization does around the world. Clay put faces on the people that UNICEF helps, and for me, that made all the difference in the world. A wonderful charity, and a wonderful humanitarian. Works for me.
Posted by Rose | January 5, 2008 2:57 PM
Posted on January 5, 2008 14:57
For Unicef and everyone else who helped contribute to this fund for the children of Mexico, I thank you.
I am very proud to be a fan of such a fine young man as our Ambassador Clay Aiken, and so glad that we met and even exceeded our goal.
Posted by Flo | January 5, 2008 4:21 PM
Posted on January 5, 2008 16:21
Tears came to my eyes when I saw that Clay had exceeded his $100,000.00 goal to help flood stricken Mexico. I'm glad my small contribution helped. God bless.
Posted by Rose | January 10, 2008 2:51 PM
Posted on January 10, 2008 14:51