tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post5647549590756721675..comments2023-10-30T10:06:50.221-04:00Comments on No Damn Three Putts: A golf blog with balls.: Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project Golf TournamentLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910484117572198297noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-68107468970810285452010-02-05T18:17:23.950-05:002010-02-05T18:17:23.950-05:00Great blog! Thanks for posting it.
Clay is dedica...Great blog! Thanks for posting it.<br /><br />Clay is dedicated to helping children with special needs through the NIP. He wanted to make a difference and has through his organization and really puts his heart into it. <br /><br />You can tell he loves children and wants to do what he can to help them. <br /><br />Thanks again for your positive statements.barb 55https://www.blogger.com/profile/15046636737432580563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-5467159615589557972010-02-04T17:44:42.193-05:002010-02-04T17:44:42.193-05:00Margaret5828 wrote:
NJU means Not Just Us meanin...Margaret5828 wrote:<br /> NJU means Not Just Us meaning others get what Clay Aiken is all about. Not just his beautiful voice but also he is a beautful person inside and out.<br /> Thank you for writing such a positive blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-66009378670295941212010-02-04T15:13:40.900-05:002010-02-04T15:13:40.900-05:00Wonderful blog Larry. In case no one has answered...Wonderful blog Larry. In case no one has answered your NJU question;<br />NJU means Not Just Us (Clay fans).<br /><br />I suggest the song Lover All Alone from his album "On My Way Here". Clay wrote the lyrics and David Foster wrote the melody. <br />Any other song on that album or any of his other albums are great.<br />Try the album "Playlist: The Very Best of Clay Aiken " <br /><br />He has a new album due out this summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-73655599126943595272010-02-03T23:54:11.031-05:002010-02-03T23:54:11.031-05:00Clay fans know who the bad egg is... still can'...Clay fans know who the bad egg is... still can't get past his obsession. A good for nothing. Now on to, thank you for your blog. Clay has always walked the walk in terms of his passion for helping children with disabilities. He has more than earned my respect and my love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-40419170698558385252010-02-03T22:42:24.893-05:002010-02-03T22:42:24.893-05:00My child has dyslexia. I wish there had been a Cl...My child has dyslexia. I wish there had been a Clay Aiken in her life when she was being excluded by those in her 'normal' world.<br /><br />This is such a positive blog. Thanks. And 99% of the comments are positive and uplifting. Unfortunately there is always that 1 bad egg that tries to diminish the good of others. Guess that 1 needs some uplifting, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-71116163468510973822010-02-03T18:57:41.551-05:002010-02-03T18:57:41.551-05:00Thank you so much for the good words you said abou...Thank you so much for the good words you said about Clay and the National Inclusion Project. It was a wonderful evening for all. Some celebrities use their fame for the very best of reasons and as we can all see Clay is using his to help children around the world.omc1313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-29695544041115757282010-02-03T11:22:48.775-05:002010-02-03T11:22:48.775-05:00Clays foundation is his heart and soul! Thank you ...Clays foundation is his heart and soul! Thank you for your wonderful blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-1280212194943969942010-02-03T11:05:32.573-05:002010-02-03T11:05:32.573-05:00I appreciate your recognition of NIP and Clay, Dia...I appreciate your recognition of NIP and Clay, Diane, Kristy, Aron, Jerry and others so instrumental in making the Project so successful. It is certainly a passion of Clay Aiken and the others, too.katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17815159396858171519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-61948281554893494882010-02-03T10:54:30.372-05:002010-02-03T10:54:30.372-05:00I am not saying Clay Aiken is perfect, but he is i...I am not saying Clay Aiken is perfect, but he is in my opinion a FINE HUMAN BEING!!! I support causes like the National Inclusion Project, UNICEF etc. Our children need BIG VOICES to be heard! Congratulations to the National Inclusion Project. More power to all of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-42045425911729914772010-02-03T10:06:17.348-05:002010-02-03T10:06:17.348-05:00What a nice blog. I am the mother of a child who ...What a nice blog. I am the mother of a child who has been helped because of the National Inclusion Project. Not only is the program wonderful, the entire staff is prepared and excited about what they do. I was amazed that Clay actually visited the camp one day to check it out and actually spent a lot of time playing with the kids.<br /><br />He is a good man.Diannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-12579077646223552622010-02-03T10:03:26.430-05:002010-02-03T10:03:26.430-05:00Not only do the disabled children benefit from bei...Not only do the disabled children benefit from being included, but the non-disabled children learn their disabled friends can and should be included in activities. The education through these camps goes both ways. Charity Navigator, an independent organization that evaluates charities, gave NIP their top rating (4 star). Fiscal responsibility is one of the important factors in receiving a top rating.Nickenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-17837807206170686462010-02-03T09:45:21.737-05:002010-02-03T09:45:21.737-05:00Larry, thanks for a great blog.
It's so refre...Larry, thanks for a great blog.<br /><br />It's so refreshing for an honest person to admit they like and respect Clay Aiken for the man he is, whether a fan of his music or not.<br /><br />Hey, why not listen to his new CD, you may just like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-53311003175410196062010-02-03T08:41:45.250-05:002010-02-03T08:41:45.250-05:00For the parents of a whole and healthy child it is...For the parents of a whole and healthy child it is nearly impossible to understand the importance of inclusion for a child with a disability. For the family and child, an inclusion camp experience may be the first time in their lives that the child can just be a “regular” kid. That experience can be life-changing. Thank you, National Inclusion Project, for the wonderful work you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-14279665398885272992010-02-03T08:34:12.835-05:002010-02-03T08:34:12.835-05:00Thanks for your blog! I'm glad that somebody w...Thanks for your blog! I'm glad that somebody who is not a fan of Clay can see the good things he is doing for children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-63061505775576200022010-02-03T08:26:59.386-05:002010-02-03T08:26:59.386-05:00Thank you for putting in a good word for Clay Aike...Thank you for putting in a good word for Clay Aiken. It's nice to know he's combining his education and celebrity to make a difference in these children's lives.Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-36302730728077850212010-02-03T07:47:23.833-05:002010-02-03T07:47:23.833-05:00Larry...nice write up. Looks like you got to see ...Larry...nice write up. Looks like you got to see the true Clay Aiken and what a caring and compassionate man he is. Thank you for your blog and telling it as it is.clayitagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020164416521440863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-8590865100990365732010-02-03T06:22:17.790-05:002010-02-03T06:22:17.790-05:00Hi, just wanted to thank you for your blog. Clay ...Hi, just wanted to thank you for your blog. Clay Aiken, and the National Inclusion Project are a foundation to be proud of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-231794572714472642010-02-03T01:49:15.779-05:002010-02-03T01:49:15.779-05:00Thank you for posting this. I am a Clay fan and it...Thank you for posting this. I am a Clay fan and it's good to see the perspective from someone who's not really a Clay fan. If anyone takes a little time to look at what Clay has done for children all over the world, then they will see what kind of a man he is. He is a good man who really wants to help children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-16344693827797161762010-02-03T00:14:24.376-05:002010-02-03T00:14:24.376-05:00Thanks for the blog, it is nice to see that Clay A...Thanks for the blog, it is nice to see that Clay Aiken is making a difference in the world not just with the kids with disabilities through The National Inclusion project, but also with kids all over as an ambassador of UNICEF.<br />That is how a celebrity should use his fame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-9743336120600979982010-02-03T00:12:38.063-05:002010-02-03T00:12:38.063-05:00Thanks for sharing a great blog. I have a form of ...Thanks for sharing a great blog. I have a form of autism - and I have experienced exclusion most my life. It was fans of Clay that included me (although the community I live in has yet develop inclusion for adults) and I never had that before and I know now what it is to be accepted by others and that has change my life. If Clay would not have talked of incusion - I would not have ever had the chance to experience it.<br /><br />((HUGS)) <br /><br />KathyAspiegirl44https://www.blogger.com/profile/04475607427707855408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-45812099452884925052010-02-02T23:47:04.159-05:002010-02-02T23:47:04.159-05:00Nice to see Clay raising money for the family busi...Nice to see Clay raising money for the family business. Maybe his uncle can get a raise from his $50K base salary.John Paulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873379477939132413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-59477275576991788642010-02-02T23:11:19.321-05:002010-02-02T23:11:19.321-05:00Thank you for your post. It is a great mention fo...Thank you for your post. It is a great mention for Clay and the National Inclusion Project!Cynthia J. Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210290876215850125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-34735060818383991572010-02-02T22:47:08.919-05:002010-02-02T22:47:08.919-05:00Thank you for this nice blog. It is so nice to se...Thank you for this nice blog. It is so nice to see that people like yourself realize how much effort Clay puts into his foundation. Way back when, he said he wanted to make a difference and he has for thousands of special needs children.<br /><br />Thank you again.IamMesmerizedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387471074288954055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-16189445004278431552010-02-02T22:02:15.463-05:002010-02-02T22:02:15.463-05:00You summed up Clay Aiken, the mission, and work of...You summed up Clay Aiken, the mission, and work of the National Inclusion Project perfectly. <br /><br />Thank you from a Clay Aiken fan. Way to go! <br /><br />CaroDianne Barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901322756129162040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7212723.post-19998689374906566282010-02-02T21:44:37.207-05:002010-02-02T21:44:37.207-05:00Thank you for your blog. I've always said if p...Thank you for your blog. I've always said if people take a moment to get past what they <i>think </i>they know about Clay Aiken and listen to his heart (which is his National Inclusion Project)they will be a fan.copingincaliforniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354904068663054579noreply@blogger.com