There is a legitimate group here in Canada that uses this program to raise
funds and is quite successful at it too. I believe it is the Kidney people.


"Vivek Hungund" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone know the charity with the phone number 1-888-hug-kids?
> Here is an ad they placed in a classified:
> http://www.independent.com/classifie...tplace2004.htm
> and the text:
> $2,000 SHOPPING SPREE (+s & h) - Donate your car. Max tax deduction,
> any condition. Free pickup. Kids in Need. 1-888-HUG-KIDS
> (1-888-484-5437) (Cal-SCAN)
>
> I'm skeptical about it, especially the $2000 shopping spree. I tried
> to search for exactly what charity it is, but couldn't find a name.
> Does anyone know if this is a legit thing? Does anyone know how I
> would be able to find out if this is a legit charity?
> Oh, and also, what does Cal-SCAN mean?
>
> Thanks in advance.