What a nice surprise!

[feliciakw]

Well, not really a surprise, as word was going around yesterday, but . . .

Last year, I donated a small amount to the Down Syndrome walk in Dallas that Jensen's brother's family took part in. Jensen's nephew has Down Syndrome, and one of the fundraising auctions held at a convention last year went to support the cause.

As is the case with fandom, a bajillion fans jumped on board, and I was no exception. This is obviously a cause that has touched Jensen personally through his family, so I donated a modest sum.

Today when I got home from work, in the mail I found a very nice thank you letter from the Josh Ackles family, which included an autographed photo of Jensen with his nephew. (The autograph is a copy rather than an original, but who's gonna quibble?) What a nice gesture for the Ackles family to make!

If I get a chance, I'll post a scan of the letter and photo, but if you're impatient, I know it's already been posted elsewhere.

Jensen doesn't often talk about his chosen charities, so it's nice to know when he supports a cause personally and from his heart.

Them's good people right there. :-)

Comments

[saberivojo.livejournal.com]

See, that's why I like that guy so damn much. He is just awesome and probably an awesome uncle too.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

I really do admire him as a person as well as an actor. He's good people.

[leelust.livejournal.com]

Your pic is the same as the one that was posted? That pic is so much love! But i still hope you'll post yours as well.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Yes, same pic, same letter. It's adorable, and the letter is appreciative. I'll try to post mine sometime this week, but it's been rather busy here.

[ficwriter1966.livejournal.com]

That was a really nice gesture on their part, particularly since (I'm sure) a LOT of people donated. And the picture of Jensen and the little boy is adorable!

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

That's what so impressed me. I mean, yeah the letter is a form letter, and the picture is a copy, but still. LOTS of people donated, and they responded to everyone, even those like me who didn't give near what the "big givers" did.

Totally unexpected, and quite appreciated by this fan.

[ann-tara.livejournal.com]

I saw that photo and letter scanned early this morning, and honestly assumed it was something the really big donors got, and I thought that was a sweet thing to do.

I honestly didn't realize we were all going to get them, because I opened my mailbox this afternoon, and there it was. And I only gave a small donation too.

That was very sweet and generous of the family, because it's not something that's expected for a donation.

*loves* them all! :D

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

I know! I thought at first that it was just sent to WinchesterBros or whatever "fan organization" made a big donation. Then I thought well, maybe it's just the big donors who got them. Then I thought, "Well, maybe I'll get one, but don't expect it."

And there it was when I got home from work today!

Yes, it was very generous of the family to take the time to do that. I appreciate it.

They're good people.