I saw this web site and even called when the actual phone numbers were listed and I did not get a real good response. How do you feel about this website? Do we know for sure it is legal and funds are really going to Angelo's needs?
I contacted them via their contact form and am awaiting a response. I will post it here when it comes. I don't want to dilute their efforts, but I feel like there are a few things I know how to do (advertise on google, use social networking sites to try and get publicity) that may get Angelo's cause more exposure.
If you are affiliated with imforeverchanged please post here and let us know your thoughts.
The uncle has now made an official site for angelo: http://babyangel.moonfruit.com/ I have tried the contact option on the foreverchanged site, and nobody got back to me either. I live just two hours away from Bakersfield and was interested in volunteering at the bike event that he was setting up. I tried again today, so hopefully I'll hear back. I too, was leery of donating until I know for sure it will go to Angelo.
I'm glad there are other people out there who care. I haven't been able to stop thinking of it; the story broke my heart. I think networking is a great way to help, the more people that know about this, the better.
When I first tried to donate on the imforeverchanged site…the page to donate was a link to paypal but was just a regular page for some reason (http:). I sent a message using the contact link to let them know that they should change it to a secure paypal page. They never responded to me either. But when I checked the link the next day it was now a secure page (https:). So maybe they are reading your messages but haven't had a chance yet to respond.
I am not trying to discredit anyone from the family nor the page they have set up for Angelo, but I an still just unsure about it. From what we have heard so far it was obvious that the mom and dad of little baby Angelo did have a drug problem and it doesn't seem that he was under the appropriate care. As a family member I would have hoped someone could have or wanted to get involved before now. I still think we should continue to have this site and take donations so we can asure little Angelo gets something. This story has almost taken over me and I can not stop thinking about what an awful situation this little boy has probably been in and is now. I am commited to staying involved and doing what ever I can to help. If I had the money and resources I would honestly consider trying to adopt him.
I know how you feel. I can't stop thinking about it either. It's driving me crazy wondering how he is doing. I wish I was in the position to adopt as well…I just want to take hime home with me and make him feel safe.
I cannot stop thinking about this poor little boy. I have been a mess just thinking about him and what he must be feeling. What a horrible thing to go through.
My heart goes out to him. I really hope that some GREAT eye doctor gets a hold of this story and can donate some kind of eye surgery that can give him his eye sight back. I pray so hard for this miracle !! I have emailed Oprah, Dr. Phil, 20/20, Good Morning American and anyone that I can think of that can put this story out there to get all the help they can give this little boy. I pray for his safety, health and happiness. I too will follow this story and hope it has a very happy ending.
I have also emailed Oprah, Ellen, Dr. Phil, etc. trying and hoping someone that has the ability will help in this situation. Thanks to all for joining the site!! Devon and I are commited to keeping the site updated and are in the process of getting the legal paperwork for us to open an account at a bank. I was able to get the information from the State of Florida today(that is where I am). They stated it did not matter which State as long as in the legal title it reads that all proceeds go to Angelo Mendoza Jr. There are more details involved but this gives everyone an idea. I hope this will enable us to get more donations and people joining the site.