$20,000 Greedy And Needy Grantees!

The funds are out!

Thanks to everyone who made wishes, voted, commented and shared wishes. Greedy or Needy's strength is in it's community, and the response to this giveaway was remarkable.

We have more info to come but thousands of votes were cast from all over the world, and in the end the community chose two wishes to grant:

Congratulations to the $20,000 wish winners!

$10,000 Needy Wish:
Funding for a trip to build an orphanage in Mozambique
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$10,000 Greedy Wish:
The defeat of Stephen Spielberg in film to film combat!
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Even More Granted Wishes

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Half an Hour of Sunshine EDITTED By: PeterH Granted: $80 Views: 6319 Wish Points: 537.70 News has come in that my contract has been extended, and our day together will not be possible. What was to be 2 separations is now one giant one, lasting at least 4 long months. I cannot be there to spend my day with the woman I love, but I would still like to give her that day. Ellen will still be coming to North Bay, only now I shall not be there to greet her. What I now ask, is that you give me the chance to set things up for her while to have the day I wanted to give her. This isn't what you agreed to when all of you voted, but I hope it is something that you feel to be worthwhile. Original Wish: One Day, in over One Hundred Thirty... One Day, after months apart... One Day, before separated again... One Day, to make up for all the time lost, and to be lost... One Day, to spend with the woman I love. On June 20th, at 2359, my fiancee will return from a 9 week course, held by the Navy on the other end of the country. On June 22nd, at 0200, I catch a bus that will take me 800km away, for the rest of the summer, while she waits a few days more, to return to the Coast for work. As of April 27th, I have but a single day with the woman I love, in the next 132. Over 4 months, including both of our birthdays, and we have but one day to be together. But, as the song says, "Half an hour of sunshine is worth a week of rain." There is only one thing left to me: I must make that day one that makes up for all of this time apart. This is something that I must do, and I will find the means. If I receive no help, then I shall be left to manage with the resources that I have. The greater the resources I am able to gather, the more I can do for her. At the very least, I will make her a romantic dinner, but with some help, I can devote all of my time and attention to her, and have someone else wait on us. (more) Comments: 123 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

THANK YOU By: BabyonBoard8776 Granted: $100 Views: 6797 Wish Points: 664.15 This was a winning wish but I just wanted to say thank you but I had to edit wish due to someone spying on me Comments: 121 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

A Hammock Swing For Sensory Integration Therapy By: rebelwithkidz Granted: $100 Views: 2494 Wish Points: 488.32 My son Jamie has Autism and like many autistic persons he has Sensory Integration Disorder meaning that it is difficult for him to process stimuli from the senses of sight, smell, sound, touch, taste, balance and body. It can be very overwhelming and causes many autistics to withdraw to avoid overstimulation, or try to sort out the input from their senses with self-developed soothing mechanisms and repetitive behaviours that can interfere with day to day activities and learning. Swinging can help autistic children to relax and unwind. The smooth swaying motion can calm them when they are in an agressive or hyper state. It can also restore balance to their vestibular system, provide proprioceptive input ( deep pressure) and helps them feel more in balance and can increase concentration and focus Besides that Jamie just loves to swing. At 12 years old he is already a very big boy and much too large for a traditional swingset. I would like to get him a hammock swing to swing in. We will also need the portable support to hang it on. We rent our home and aren't allowed to put holes or anchor things to the ceiling. His Birthday is coming up May 20th and I think a swing would make a great present. He is non verbal and never asks for anything and is happy just to have books video tapes and the ability to watch You Tube. Presents and Birthdays just don't mean what they do to other children to him. Even finding something he might like for a present can be hard. I think with this one I just might score a hit. :) Than you so much for taking a look at my wish. I placed this in the greedy category because although it would be nice to have a swing to help calm and regulate Jamies sensory system its not something we absolutely have to have. [ link ] | I also wanted to let everyone know I have this wish up at Wish Upon A Hero. (more) Comments: 52 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Funds to Cover Son's Transplant Expenses By: behindtragiceyes Granted: $100 Views: 3813 Wish Points: 793.36 My son Jordan has a rare life threatening illness called Severe Chronic Congenital Neutropenia, Kostman's Syndrome,and will begetting a bone marrow transplant soon after his 16th birthday in April. Before the transplant, he will have many appointments for cardiactric testing,pulmonary tests, dental and vision etc...along with all his regular PCP visits. These appointments will be 2 hours away. We have applied fora grant to help with the donor search and a preliminary search has been started. He will be admitted to the hospital and undergo 1 week of massive chemo treatments and will remain after the transplant for 1 month.The hospital will try to reserve me a room at the family house at $15 per day. If no rooms are available, I will be put on a waiting list until one becomes available, if one does..Until then, I will have to stay at a hotel at a higher rate. After that, he will be put into an apartment at the patient house for 2-3 more months, where I will have to stay with him as he will need 24/7 care. I will be responsible for my expenses such as food, travel, housing ($15 per night..3-6 months) etc., and any uncovered expenses for him, meanwhile still paying bills at home and the gas for his brothers and dad to come visit him. He has insurance, but it will only cover a portion of his expenses.There will be many other uncovered expenses, but this is a start. Any help is appreciated..and prayers are always welcome and needed. Thank You. **I do have a wish up on another site. Due to the amount we are going to be responsible for, I am seeking help wherever I can** (more) Comments: 59 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

a graphic design, Wacom Tablet! By: Lois Collis Granted: $100 Views: 2325 Wish Points: 404.90 I have always wanted a Wacom Tablet. Some of you may ask, hmmm, well what is that? It's a graphic tablet for upcoming designers. It allows you to draw your creations and scan directly into your PC. I love designing graphics, and I have wanted one of these so badly for what seems like, forever. I'm trying to so hard to sell my designs, but I don't have all the tools I need to do some of the things that are IN where designing is concerned. To own one of these, would be the most ultimate happiness for me. Wacom Tablets come in a wide range of prices, but the one I really want and has the specs that I really need for designing cost about $199 New. I'm trying to find one like it, used, and will change my wish to reflect this if I can find it. Can you help me make this wish come true? Thank you for stopping by to read my wish. (more) Comments: 32 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Ms Spunky to have a Sexy Teddy By: MorningGlory Granted: $50 Views: 2122 Wish Points: 518.89 MsSpunky hasn't had a new sexy teddy in 20 yrs. She needs something that fits her mature shape and will knock her husband's socks off. I don't know how much sexy teddy's cost, but I'm sure she can find something sexy in the $50 range that she likes. So leave your 5 and lets get our MsSpunky a sexy teddy for her sex crazed love life. (more) Comments: 29 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Legos! Lots and Lots of Legos! By: Sarahbaby Granted: $50 Views: 2543 Wish Points: 419.14 I have always wanted to build myself a table out of Legos and now that I finally have someplace to put one (I need something to put the TV on in the toy room), I need LOTS OF LEGOS! They are SO expensive, but I think that $100 worth would at least be a good start! Btw, if anyone has some old ones they aren't using anymore, I could certainly use some contributions! (more) Comments: 35 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Help With Our Electric Bill By: The Ferst Family Granted: $54 Views: 8708 Wish Points: 755.46 We had 2 unexpected events happen that has left us unable to cover our electric bill. There just isn't enough in the budget to pay it completely off. We owe $202.33 to the electric company. Thank you for reading and for your vote. (more) Comments: 135 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

x By: mommalillian Granted: $46 Views: 2746 Wish Points: 587.91 x Comments: 37 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Help with Groceries 3rd Try By: MgmLneWolf Granted: $20 Views: 2473 Wish Points: 518.60 I am trying again. I work for the local school board transporting students to and from school. I do not receive another paycheck till Jan 31st. I have already paid rent and utilities on my house. That has left me with $75 for gasoline to get to and from work as well as groceries. I do receive some help from some local churches that participate in food banks. The food I receive from the food banks helps and has provided me with plenty of canned veggies, spagitti sauce and some noodles. So I will not go hungry. What they do not provide is meats and milk. That is what I am requesting help with is to purchase some meat and milk. I plan to use part of the money if I should win to make my purchase at a local Angel Food Ministries site. (more) Comments: 40 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

A day to take my Grammy Ada out for dinner and her hair cut! By: Dens Better Half Granted: $80 Views: 5664 Wish Points: 745.96 Hello! My Grammy Ada is 83 and she was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer! Even at 83 it can still happen! I am in shock still, well the Cancer is spreading quickly right now it is in her Lymph Nodes and she is refusing to have surgery! She says she has led a good life and she is ready to go home! Well I am not ready to let her go! I love my Gram! My Gram is my world! My Father died when I was a baby, My Pap died 4 years ago and she is all I have left for family. (Of course besides my Husband and kids) I will be lost without her! Her favorite place to eat is called Red Lion and I would like to be able to take her there just the two of us while we can and she is in need of a hair cut and her nails paintedor whatever she wants. Thank you for listening. (more) Comments: 93 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

100 $1.00 LOTTERY SCRATCH OFF'S By: A WARM SMILE Granted: $10 Views: 4055 Wish Points: 369.53 A DOLLAR A DREAM...And If I win well It will be a DREAM COME TRUE! :) Comments: 83 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

I want that fat Chef! I want his fat ass in my kitchen try 2 By: michie Granted: $90 Views: 5751 Wish Points: 599.31 edited the Prices of the dishes have been lowered so I want to let everyone know the amount in the chip in will go to decor to match fat chef The 90.00 will pay for the dishes the glasses and the paper towel holder. Ok so we are moving and going through the kitchen I have realized I have never in my life had a matching set of dishes. I have hand me downs. Garage sale stuff a hodgepodge of junk. My pots have dents my dishes have chips. So I want the fat chef. Have you seen it?? Hes so cute. I love him. I want to decorate my kitchen (I have never had a decorated kitchen before) in his fat butt. Every time I have gotten a set of dishes the kids have lost them. Well they are older now and since I can finally have something they won't break or lose. The chip in is to help with the other items that go with fat chef. that is why the amount was made for 150.00. I want the fat chef kitchen. Please give my greedy ass your stars. Thanks. (more) (more) Comments: 71 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

Celebrating Merrily Our Happy Anniversary By: PeterH Granted: $30 Views: 5628 Wish Points: 417.13 Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Haaappy Anniversary Pour a cheerful toast and fill it Happy Anniversary But be careful you don't spill it Happy Anniversary Ooooo Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Haaappy Anniversa Ooooo Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Haaappy Anniversary Happy she and happy he They're both as happy as can be Celebrating merrily their happy anniversary Ooooo Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Haaappy Anniversary Ooooo Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Haaappy Anniversary We now state emphatically its happy anniversary Not another day could be a happy anniversary Ooooo Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy (slow) Happy (slow) Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy (fast) Anniversary!!! On the 16th, my fiancee and I celebrate our 4th anniversary. Every year, I do my best to make the day perfect for her. I take the day off to clean, cook, run errands, and of course, buy flowers, candles, chocolates, dinner, champagne, and of course a gift. Though that part is usually taken care of in advance. I'll be honest, I could use a hand. It's not cheap filling the apartment with flowers and candles. Though, after the incident, I don't think I'll use quite as many candles as I have in the past... Anyway, it should be obvious at this point that I am more than a bit of a romantic, and that I would very much like to be able to do this for my fiancee. (more) Comments: 87 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

*~~*I want to continue my WILD spree*~~* By: Stormy1 Granted: $50 Views: 2315 Wish Points: 412.01 All year long I plan for, wait for, save for and long for, my one wild shopping spree of the year. I'm addicted to the After Christmas sales. I buy gifts for all year long and for next Christmas too, not to mention all the wrapping and stuff for next year. Well this year, I set out on the day after Christmas to feed my habit and......my freakin van was stone cold dead. I got the battery charged up about 2 days later and FINALLY....was heading out to sooth my craving. Well, I figured I better stop at the automotive shop and have my battery checked while I was there. Sure enough...DEAD. I was figuring maybe $50 at the outside so, I still had a lil mad money left to enjoy some retail therapy. HA....the cheapest one they had was $90. That made my wild shopping spree turn into little more than picking up some basics. :( There's still a lot of stuff on the shelves that I could make very good use of....if I just had a lil more hard cash to continue. With any luck at all, I'll also be able to pick up some cheap lil trinkets to offer as prizes for dumb contests on GoN. ;) (more) Comments: 56 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

I want that fat Chef! Yep I want his fat ass in my kitchen By: michie Granted: $20 Views: 2510 Wish Points: 376.56 Ok so we are moving and going through the kitchen I have realized I have never in my life had a matching set of dishes. I have hand me downs. Garage sale stuff a hodgepodge of junk. My pots have dents my dishes have chips. So I want the fat chef. Have you seen it?? Hes so cute. I love him. I want to decorate my kitchen (I have never had a decorated kitchen before) in his fat butt. Every time I have gotten a set of dishes the kids have lost them. Well they are older now and since I can finally have something they won't break or lose. I want the fat chef kitchen. Please give my greedy ass your stars. Thanks. (more) Comments: 35 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

A bed for my daughter, since her soon to be EX took hers!!!! By: Nan T Granted: $100 Views: 4530 Wish Points: 539.79 As you all know, my daughter Kaila is going through a divorce.. Well Christmas night her soon to be EX came and took the bed she was sleeping in..Claiming it was his.. (There are no nice words to call him right now except @#$ &*^%) This now leaves my daughter and grand daughter sleeping on a blow up mattress on the floor. She surely could use some help.. I'm trying to scrounge up a bed frame, but we could use some help in buying her a mattress and box spring. UPDATE : We have a bed frame.. Wooden Water bed box like thing, but made for mattresses.. So I have been looking at Craigslist and Free cycle... So far nothing...usable.. but I keep looking Thanks.. NanT (more) Comments: 82 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

More help for OTIS! By: luvmydoxi Granted: $50 Views: 9373 Wish Points: 618.19 Try two: We are still needing $125.00 which does not include gas to get there or xrays. I thought I would try one more time. Every little bit helps and we appreciate all the help we have received! Thank you so much!! Why me? Because Otis is my life and as my youngest son says, he has been "the glue that holds our family together." How can one little animal mean so much, some might ask? Well, to us, Otis is not a dachsie, but a true member of our family. My "midlife crisis baby" and a "brother" to my boys. He is our eternal two year old. He is innocent and didn't ask for these problems. I found out that Oti has some very serious heart problems. The trouble is, they cannot treat him until they find out what those problems are. And MY problem is that the diagnositic at the University of Minnesota is over 600 dollars! I already have $150.00 in donations and I am doing fund raisers. But every day that passes means another day his heart is being tested, because his little heart is beating way too fast. I have been just sick about this. Most of you know how much Otis means to me. Please help me keep my baby for many more years. Life has not been fair to Otis. He has had two back injuries and now this. I paid every penny of his back surgery (over 2,000 dollars) all by myself, no help from anyone. That is why I sometimes call him my "million dollar baby." lol This time, I need help. I am only asking for 80 so someone else can win. If anyone wants proof, I have proof that this is all really happening. I so wish that it wasn't. Otis is the best dachsie ever and doesn't deserve this after all he has already been through, but no one said that life is fair. Sorry so long, but I love, love, love my Otis! :) Please help us get him all better! (more) Comments: 126 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it

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Bridget to get a break and relax a little By: michie Granted: $40 Views: 2824 Wish Points: 506.26 I wish for Bridget (findingmyfriends) to relax and enjoy some time to herself. She is working several jobs 3 at last count to try and help her family get caught up with bills. On top of that she is running her son around to appointments. She has no time for herself. So my wish for her is a 12 pack of beer, some bubble bath and one of those cute foot massagers from walmart. you know the ones with the frogs, dog, bears, or what ever animal she would like. Beer is her drink of choice and she needs a long hot bath. The foot messager is cause she hates anyone to touch her feet but she really needs to relax and this will help her so much. I hope you will see fit to grant this wish. I think every mom who would work 3 jobs to help her family make it needs a break. One of her jobs is in retail and if you have ever worked retail you know that the first few weeks is the worst every muscle in your body hurts sooooooo bad you want to die. So for all the working moms everywhere lets give this one a 5 and get it granted. Thanks. (more) Comments: 44 Tell Friends Digg It Reddit it Report it