We are happy to report that as of March 1, 2006, the Johnny Depp Zone has raised $1,350 via Paypal for Children’s Hospice! Once again, we are amazed at the generosity of the Zone community, and we thank each of the donors for helping children in need. While it would have been tempting to hold on to the funds until Johnny’s birthday in June, and present one big check with the highest possible total as a gift from the Zone, we know a small charity like Children’s Hospice has ongoing needs and could put the money to good use right away. We dispatched the check on the first of March; here is the reply we received from Devon and Lori:

“We received the Zone’s generous donation today. It lifted our spirits and we wanted to let you know that $500 of it was immediately put to great use. One of our children died this morning and her family was unable to pay for the funeral. Thanks to you and the wonderful Zone members, they are now able to bury their child with grace and celebrate her memory. We cannot begin to tell you what an incredible comfort this was to the family. Later, we will tell them story of how this came about and are sure that this incredibly generous act on behalf of the Zoners will become part of 11 year old Brenda’s amazing legacy.

“We would appreciate it if you would post this on the site, so that all who participated will know that their donations are making a difference.

Many, many thanks to all of you, Devon & Lori.”

The Zone thanks everyone who has contributed to the 2006 Birthday Project, and we urge you to continue this good work. You can read more about Children’s Hospice HERE, and you can donate to the Zone’s 2006 Birthday Project, via Paypal, HERE. You need not be a Zone member to contribute to the Project. Watch for the Zone’s merchandise shops to open soon, featuring tee shirts, tote bags, and other products designed by Zone members to support Children’s Hospice!