This came in the other day:
HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY, FREECYCLE, AND HAPPY MAY DAY TO
ALL!On May First, 2003, the first email was sent out to 30
or 40 friends and a handful of nonprofits in Tucson,
Arizona announcing the birth of a crazy idea.Now as there are groups in some 67 countries and
growing, it’s beautiful to see how this grassroots
wildfire has spread and continues to spread.Three cheers for us all. There are literally millions
of us changing the world one gift at time, every day!Anyway, at three, I’m glad to say we’ve already left
the diaper phase with 2,180,000 members and over 200
tons a day not going to landfills.Way to go, everyone! So, make a wish and blow out the
candles, or maybe light a candle or two for the
upcoming years…Warmly,
Deron
Founder, The Freecycle Network (TM)
Just three years? Amazing.
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