Oprah’s new reality tv show needs contestants.
“I don’t think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who, from an early age, knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.” [Oprah Winfrey]
Oprah is launching a new reality show called “Oprah Winfrey’s The Big Give” – and they need contestants.
To quote the news clip;
“It will challenge 10 people to take the money and resources they are given and multiply them to create the most powerful and emotional way to help others. Producers said they looking for competitive, passionate creative and adventurous people who are ready to jump into action.”
Deadline for entering is Feb 7, 2007. Details are: at this link
So… are you feeling competitive, passionate creative and adventurous today? Thoughts on the show?
Cathy Dibella said,
May 10, 2007 at 7:58 am
Hi Oprah,
Love the new reality show idea!
What a fantastic concept!
If you are ever looking for someone from Down Under in Australia, Melbourne Victoria…dont hesitate to give me a call and give me an opportunity to take part in this beautiful helping project.
Although l have done some fundraising in my own local community and for cancer council Victoria…l know l can be a team player and work hard to do what it takes to make a difference! Dedicated and committed fundraising with a fresh concept and direction of such a show like ‘THE BIG GIVE’ would be a dream come true.
Warm Regards
Cathy X
Tammy said,
January 29, 2008 at 6:05 am
Hi, Oprah.
Your new reality show is truelly a blessing to those who will be recieving these gifts. Unlike any other show, this reaches out to the heart of our communities and will forever make a difference.
I have worked for the health department clinics for about 5 years and have volunteered for many events, but due to personal family matters, we had to move and I had to leave my job. I haven’t been the same since. I miss the people and the feeling of “Making a Difference.” It’s nice to know that through you and your show, others have that chance as well.
Best wishes,
Tammy
lori said,
February 16, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Hi Oprah,
What a great gift to those in need of a change, I have a special cause that I would use to make a difference, it is neoblastoma, and a friend of my daughters, little brother has been fighting this horrible disease for the past 2 plus years. This disease attacks children and is hard to beat…… I hope that someone out there will help these poor children in need.
Great job in topping the reality shows
Keep up the wonderful job of uniting people.
Lori
laurie said,
February 26, 2008 at 2:03 am
Hi Oprah
,I have loved watching your show for years , what a loving and caring show idea i cant wait to watch, and would love to be part of your show , I have lived in my habitat house now for 5 years and it took me 4 years of building others peoples homes to be into mine what a great gift in was to help all those people get into there new home no feeling like it . I will always help donating my time to habitat they have given so much to me for those of you that would like to help please contact your local habitat , it is to help well deserving familys get a home they earn it and have a house payment like any other person just a 0 interest loan to help someone like me and my children finally be able to get a house when i thought i couldnt….it is fun and rewarding, so if you need me Oprah Im there love to be on your show…..
keep up the great work your doing……
Kathy said,
February 26, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Oprah,
Aren’t you tired of patting yourself on the back? Must not be. If you truly want to help people…write a check and do so with some humilty. I have a feeling, however, you do not know how to do such a thing. If I was on your show…I would take the money and educate the public on how everything you do…benefits you in some form or another.
There are educational shows on Nat Geo…give it a try people and stop being sucked into these mindless reality shows no matter what form they come in.
ROBERT BLOCKER said,
March 3, 2008 at 10:15 pm
HI OPRAH!
MY NAME IS ROBERT I’AM A MINISTER AT MY CHURCH HERE IN FAYETTEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA (MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAP CHURCH, IS THE CHURCH MY WIFE AND I ATTEND ) I KNOW THE DEADLINE DATE HAVE PAST, FOR THE FIRST SHOW , BUT I’M ASKING FOR A CHANCE, TO BE A CONSTESTANT IN THE NEXT SHOW YOU OFFER, BECAUSE! I HAVE PRAY FOR A CHANCE TO HELP THIS COMMUNITY IN MY TOWN . THERE IS A CHURCH THAT HAS BEEN ABANDON FOR YEARS AND RECENTLY SOMEONE BURN THE MAIN BUILDING DOWN.BUT THERE IS STILL A STRUCTURE THERE , WHICH CAN BE USE, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RAISE MONEY AND PLUS TRYING TO SAVE SOME OF MY OWN AND WITH SOME BLESS SEED CONTRIBUTIONS, FROM SOME FRIEND, OUR TOTAL IS (290 DOLLARS) IS ALL WE HAVE , BUT THE NEED IS GREAT, BUT MY WIFE AND I IS STILL PRESSING ON. TO PROVIDE, THE HOPE THIS COMMUNITY NEED.YOU KNOW ! OPRAH I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR A CHANCE TO RAISE MONEY, AND MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWER . ALL I ASK GOD FOR IS JUST A CHANCE (WIN OR LOSE) . I’M JUST LOOKING FOR A BEACON OF HOPE, TO HELP THE PEOPLE! TO SHOW THEM THAT GOD IS STILL IN THE MIRACLES WORKING BUSINESS . MY WIFE, AND I HAVE STARTED A MINISTRY HERE IN FAYETTEVILLE, BUT OUR HOPE IS FADING, BUT GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS, ALL WE HAVE IS OUR JOY AND STRENTGH IN LORD . GOD HAS COMMISSION US TO PROVIDE A SERVICE FOR THIS COMMUNITY , BUT I’AM GROWING A LITTLE WEARY , BUT MY FAITH IS STRONG . YOU KNOW OPRAH I’AM JUST GOING TO KEEP ON PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE . WE LOVE YOU! PLEASE CALL IF YOU CAN HELP. , TELL OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY WE SAID HELLO. BECAUSE! HIS MESSAGE ON ( HOPE) MADE OUR DAY A LITTLE BRIGHTER.
BROTHER BLOCKER AND WIFE LESLIE (910-987-6391) YOU HAVE A BLESS DAY OPRAH WE LOVE YOU ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOREVER.
p.S
IF I DON’T GET A CHANCE TO BE A CONTESTANT ON YOUR SHOW . THIS EMAIL IS THE CHANCE I PRAY TO GOD FOR. OUR HEART AND PARYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . TELL EVERYONE ON THE SHOW HELLO ! WE LOVE THEM, AND WISH THEM WELL.
carolyn mcglamery said,
November 1, 2008 at 7:33 pm
HI OPRAH ! I’M WRITTIG YOU BECAUSE I HAVE NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN, YOU ARE OUR LAST HOPE! I WOULDN’T EVEN BE WRITTING IF I DIDN’T HAVE MY THREE CHILDREN TO THINK ABOUT. WE NEED HELP IN TRYING TO GET A NEW A NEW HOME THATS SUITABLE FOR MY CHILDREN TO LIVE IN. THE TO TRAILER WE HAVE IS A SMALL 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOME AND IT, IS TO SAY THE LEAST, FALLING DOWN AROUND US AND IT HAS MOLD GROWING ON AND IN THE WALLS! THE WALLS ARE ROTTED OUT AND THERE’S HOD NLES IN SOME OF THE FLOORS,AND THE TOILET IS ABOUT TO FALL THE REST OF THE WAY TROUGH THE FLOOR AND THE ROOF LEEKS EVERY WHERE AND AT TIMES IT EVEN SNOWS AND RAINS IN OUR HOUSE. BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF OUR HOME WE ARE STAYING SICK YEAR ROUND! I’M WORKING AND I ALSO GOING TO COLLAGE PART TIME AND MY CHILDRENS FATHER (MY BOYFRIEND) WORKS WHEN HE IS ABLE, AND NO MATTER WHAT WE DO WE KEEP GETTING FURTHER BEHIND! WE JUST KEEP PRAYING THAT ONE DAY OUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED! IS THERE ANY WAY POSSIBLE THAT YOU CAN HELP US? MY EIGHT YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MY 2 YEAR OLD TWIN BOYS DESERVE A DECENT HOME AND BECAUSE WE CAN’T GIVE IT TO THEM I CRY MY SELF TO SLEEP EVERY NIGHT BECAUSE IM AFRAID THAT ONE DAY HOUSE IS GOING TO FALL DOWN AROUND US AND WE WILL ALL BE HOME LESS! PLEASE HELP US!!!!!!