Mike Is My Hero & He Needs Our Help

There couldn't be Oblivious Nerd Girl without the help of a special someone. The one that I've called "Strawberry Farm Boy," regrammed as "@Waxstyles," and who helps produce Lessons From Lola.  There are many "Mike's" in my life, but only one that I call husband. And this husband does tireless work on ending Veteran's homelessness through United Way. 

United Way's annual Home Walk Los Angeles is this Saturday, November 21st. ​ Mike could use your help with his fundraising for Home Walk. If you need a reason to donate how about my top five reasons to donate to Mike's campaign?

5. Mike is silly. 

Mike can always find the humor in things. From making silly puns to pretending to rock a sweater for a 4 year old toddler. He is silly when you least expect it. 

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4. Mike cares about our community

We live in Historic-Filipinotown and Mike is always thinking about ways to improve our local community. We have lived in Historic-Filipinotown since 2007 and worked/volunteered for several Filipino American non-profits in the area. He inspires me to do better. 

Recently there has been a rise in homeless camps in our neighborhood. The work that Mike does with United Way directly impacts our community and all the homeless communities in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. 

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3. Mike hearts sea otters

Sea otters are Mike's favorite animal. When he was a kid he wrote a report about sea otters where he explained why they are his favorite animal. Can you imagine little kid Mike reading Weekly Reader and then being so enamored with these mini sea bears he would write a report about them? That's adorable. 

Whenever we drive along the coast to Monterey we are always on the look for sea otters. I am now trained to hear them using rocks to crack open shells. Plus they hold hands when they sleep. Come on....That's too cute!

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2. Mike hearts the children

Mike is a big kid which is why mini humans aka childrens love him. Children are also mesmerized by his beard. Mike is an Asian American unicorn since he can grow a full beard. Children seem to acknowledge this by staring at him and wondering how that Asian guy has such a full and lush beard. Mike is also down to be silly with his nephew Mikey. Yes the mini human in this picture who is mesmerized by Mike's beard. Yes I will post pictures of adorable children to get you to donate!

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1. Mike believes it is not fair that people do not have a home. 

At the end of the day Mike believes that it is not fair that people do not have a home.  It's why he works long hours, crunches data, and volunteers for the homeless count every year. 

Mike is my hero & he needs our help. Instead of getting that cup of coffee from your favorite red cup shop, why not donate that $5, $10, $15, or $20 to Strawberry Farm Boy aka Waxstyles aka my husband who works on this issue day in and day out. 

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Click on the awesome picture of Mike watching a solar eclipse in a Lisa Frank frame. It'll direct you to Mike's fundraising page. Or you can click on the many photos of Mike or hyperlinks in this post.  Many oblivious thank yous for your donation!