Comments on: Clay Aiken Advocates For Kids http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/ All the latest news about Clay Aiken Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: SRIFAN http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7836 SRIFAN Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:36:51 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7836 When I first saw that picture of Clay on his knees dancing with that woman and looking at her with such love, I knew I would love and support him forever. His voice alone would have been enough, but he is so much more than just a beautiful voice. When I first saw that picture of Clay on his knees dancing with that woman and looking at her with such love, I knew I would love and support him forever. His voice alone would have been enough, but he is so much more than just a beautiful voice.

]]> By: Sandi http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7826 Sandi Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:43:11 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7826 During the AI2 summer tour they all had a day off. Everyone but Clay went to the beach. Clay spent his day off at a summer camp for kids. That's the kind of guy he is. During the AI2 summer tour they all had a day off. Everyone but Clay went to the beach. Clay spent his day off at a summer camp for kids. That's the kind of guy he is.

]]> By: Sandi http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7825 Sandi Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:34:17 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7825 I was working in an office in Raleigh in 2003 while AI season 2 was airing. Some of the moms working there had kids who had had Clay as their YMCA counselor. The moms told us that their kids adored him. There were also people working there who knew Clay personally. They all said he was a nice guy and what you saw on TV was the Clay they knew. . I was working in an office in Raleigh in 2003 while AI season 2 was airing. Some of the moms working there had kids who had had Clay as their YMCA counselor. The moms told us that their kids adored him.

There were also people working there who knew Clay personally. They all said he was a nice guy and what you saw on TV was the Clay they knew. .

]]> By: Lianne http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7819 Lianne Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:15:58 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7819 I have a special need child and am in a support group with other such parents. You would not believe the pain and heartbreak we feel as we help our kids. Many of the parents suffer break-down or burn-out because it takes a lot to mother one such child. And yet we love our child. I cannot imagine how much compassion and love it would requires of a young man to devote part of his life to such work ... it takes a big man with a big heart. As Clay's fame grew, so did his heart. It does not matter what others choose to say, you cannot hide genuine compassion and love (Read how he showed tenderness and care when he met Khrystyna and he adjusted her glasses for her). Everything Clay has done has come from the heart. No one can take that away from Clay. I have a special need child and am in a support group with other such parents. You would not believe the pain and heartbreak we feel as we help our kids. Many of the parents suffer break-down or burn-out because it takes a lot to mother one such child. And yet we love our child.

I cannot imagine how much compassion and love it would requires of a young man to devote part of his life to such work … it takes a big man with a big heart. As Clay’s fame grew, so did his heart.

It does not matter what others choose to say, you cannot hide genuine compassion and love (Read how he showed tenderness and care when he met Khrystyna and he adjusted her glasses for her). Everything Clay has done has come from the heart. No one can take that away from Clay.

]]> By: new convert http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7808 new convert Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:41:50 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7808 I read that comment. How sad. I also came to the Clay Party late. Almost 5 yrs. late. When I heard his voice I was amazed. How did I miss him? I am not a TV watcher. I have not seen American Idol but one time. That was this year. Not my cup of tea. ( edited for personal comment) I can't wait for his music and concerts again. I hope to meet some of you soon. Like someone stated earlier, he does put many people to shame because so many people do not think of any one else but themselves. I read that comment. How sad. I also came to the Clay Party late. Almost 5 yrs. late. When I heard his voice I was amazed. How did I miss him? I am not a TV watcher. I have not seen American Idol but one time. That was this year. Not my cup of tea. ( edited for personal comment) I can't wait for his music and concerts again. I hope to meet some of you soon. Like someone stated earlier, he does put many people to shame because so many people do not think of any one else but themselves.

]]> By: Peggy Hicks http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7817 Peggy Hicks Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:33:42 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7817 I agree, clayam, that fame isn't as important to Clay as the work he does with UNICEF, NIP, & other charities to which he donates his time & effort. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure Clay is on record as saying that if people either stopped buying his CDs or he stopped performing, he would return to teaching special ed. kids in a heartbeat, since his real passion is helping children. The fame simply enables him to do more on a bigger scale, & is the real reason for the effort he put forth on AI & everything he's done before & since. Peggy I agree, clayam, that fame isn't as important to Clay as the work he does with UNICEF, NIP, & other charities to which he donates his time & effort. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure Clay is on record as saying that if people either stopped buying his CDs or he stopped performing, he would return to teaching special ed. kids in a heartbeat, since his real passion is helping children. The fame simply enables him to do more on a bigger scale, & is the real reason for the effort he put forth on AI & everything he's done before & since.
Peggy

]]> By: Tereaa Campbell http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7816 Tereaa Campbell Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:14:14 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7816 Wonderful blog about a wonderful advocate for children . One thing I have never doubted is Clay's sincerity about helping children and about his dedication to making inclusion a part of all children s' lives. In fact I believe that is more important to him than any celebrity he has or will achieve. Clay['s good heart shines through him in everything he does. Also I just have to say Kudos to Clay Aiken News Network for this "On a side note………CANN appreciates all the comments that our readers leave. It is wonderful to get feedback from our readers. This is a Clay Aiken board. The comments are being moderated and we have never and will never approve comments bashing Clay, his fans or this site." I appreciate you. Wonderful blog about a wonderful advocate for children . One thing I have never doubted is Clay's sincerity about helping children and about his dedication to making inclusion a part of all children s' lives. In fact I believe that is more important to him than any celebrity he has or will achieve. Clay['s good heart shines through him in everything he does.

Also I just have to say Kudos to Clay Aiken News Network for this "On a side note………CANN appreciates all the comments that our readers leave. It is wonderful to get feedback from our readers. This is a Clay Aiken board. The comments are being moderated and we have never and will never approve comments bashing Clay, his fans or this site." I appreciate you.

]]> By: lynnie http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7796 lynnie Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:24:06 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7796 Thank you for this blog, and for giving us the opportunity to comment. When I see the ugly lies that some really strange people are circulating regarding Clay Aiken's motives for the humanitarian work he does, I want to cry. They don't care the amount of time and effort that he puts into his foundation for inclusion. They criticize his UNICEF trips, that are done from his heart.....they do no research before making their ignorant remarks, and aren't aware that ALL celebs who work for UNICEF.. PAY ALL OF THEIR OWN EXPENSES. Thank you for this blog, and for giving us the opportunity to comment. When I see the ugly lies that some really strange people are circulating regarding Clay Aiken's motives for the humanitarian work he does, I want to cry. They don't care the amount of time and effort that he puts into his foundation for inclusion. They criticize his UNICEF trips, that are done from his heart…..they do no research before making their ignorant remarks, and aren't aware that ALL celebs who work for UNICEF.. PAY ALL OF THEIR OWN EXPENSES.

]]> By: MagicalMusic http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7815 MagicalMusic Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:44:46 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7815 Those pctures sure tell the REAL story. Those pctures sure tell the REAL story.

]]> By: IamMesmerized http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/2009/09/15/clay-aiken-avocates-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-7814 IamMesmerized Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:30:44 +0000 http://www.claynewsnetwork.com/?p=6277#comment-7814 Great blog Musicfan. Clay is and always has been one of the most kind and caring people you'll ever meet. I am proud to say that I am a fan of his and always will be. Great blog Musicfan. Clay is and always has been one of the most kind and caring people you'll ever meet. I am proud to say that I am a fan of his and always will be.

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