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Over the years Michael has inspired so many of us. Be it do your bit for the planet, take up singing or dancing lessons or perhaps travelling to a country you would never have visited if he hadn't been performing there...
We all have a story to tell, and that is what we would like you to tell us about. Send your contributions to this page through our contact form or by mailing them to:
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MissMJ28 - UK
I first heard Michael’s music when I was like 6 years old. My brother had the ‘Bad’ album on cassette tape and I used to listen to it constantly. This was when was injected Michaelmania!
When I got to the age of being inspired by Michael’s music, I was probably about 15, like when I fully understood the joys of music in general.
Music to me, from a young age, was about the medley and the beat, and it still is… but just with meaning.
I really believe God and Michael’s music has made me what I am today… and no, not a neurotic weirdo! LOL
MissMJ28 - Uk
Jennifer - USA
Michael Jackson has inspired me to never give up on dreams, hope, life, and love. He has given me a gift that no other person in music has given me and that is all the love, and joy and hard work that he puts into his music. That when ever you hear a song you love to dance to and sing to and just have fun, that is what I see in Michael Jackson he puts all that and makes magic and dreams come to life. He has given me all that to make my dreams come true and that is to become a music magic maker just like him. Open all the doors to new things in life and to take what we have learned growing up to heart when it comes to making are dreams come true. Michael Jackson has given me all that and so much more. He was my first crush at three years old and I have loved him ever since not because he is so cute, (lol) but because he is Michael Jackson a loving and caring man that I so much love.
Thank you Michael Jackson for everything!
Jennifer
USA
2/20/08
Tinkerbell - UK
Well, where do I begin…
Coming from a childhood of abuse, I always told myself if Michael can, so can I, and the fact I’ve always been known to help others before myself.
As a young girl, if I saw someone in need I would help them.
But my first big test came in 1998 as I tried to help get people to join the Heal the World Foundation and was given the name Heal the World girl. As well as doing two 24 hour fasts to raise money for World Vision as a charity raise awareness about Africa.
From 1998 - 2001 I helped my church raise money for it charity Hope Worldwise. Helping them raise money to build children’s homes, villages, hospitals and help fund churches in India and China. As well as getting homeless people off the streets of London, by reaching out to them with food and having a good old talk.
As a veggie since the age of 13 years, I don’t like to see animals be hurt or used badly in any form, so I helped to get animal labs closed down and still trying with Huntington.
Between 1998 - 2001 I sponsored my first child living in Uganda via Plan International UK, paying £12 a month so that she could go to school, have clothes to wear and food to eat.. 2001 - Present I sponsored another child from Brazil.
I believe if I help a child poorer then myself, then someone from above will give me with what I need to survive day to day.
As a eco - warrior I think that recycling is very imported to do. Now that I have a family of my own I try to teach why it’s important to save our dying planet.
As Michael keeps saying Heal the World!
I still help out for the Britsh Heart Foundation as much as I can, when I get a day free.
As the saying goes…Heal our planet for our children’s, children and their childrens, children.
Peace!
The Tinkerbell - UK
Tynika - Australia
Michael has been an inspiration to me because he is great with kids, helps to Heal the World and rid it of poverty and war. I am now am trying to do the same helping heal the world trying to rid poverty and stop war and also helping children and the needy. I love you so much Michael you’re the best. Thank you for everything you’ve done in this world.
Tynika - Australia
Ash - UK
Michael has inspired me for many reasons but the most important one to me is that he uses his popularity to send messages about poor children all around the world in his songs and also not many people who had been through that much would make a comeback, that’s mainly how he inspires me! Every kid needs to idolize someone and Michael has been more than an idol to me!
From, Ash - UK
Lisa Harding - Canada
Dear Michael,
For years now I have has so much respect for the man you are and will always be. Your life has made me want to be the best I can be always. You, my friend, truly are a man of influence. I have made my life complete now by doing this work I do with love in my heart for the world and all its people – So thank you Michael from the bottom of my heart for helping me be all I can be.
Lisa Harding - Canada
Lisa Harding is not new to NGOs, she’s the cheerful and talented Canadian Activist behind Justice for Victims of Violence (JFVOV).
Lisa founded JFVOV after her husband was murdered in December 1990. And seven years ago, JVOV was temporarily rested after she had a back surgery. But recently the support group took off again in full force.
JVOV’s activities include but not limited to creating seminars for youth on violent crimes and helping victims and their families.
JVOV’s mission is to get their messages across the world for as Lisa says, violence has no borders.
Lisa Harding is also a talented poet and is currently taking a course in Police Sciences.
Finally, Lisa says “I am asking all of you who read this to please help us. If you are or know someone who has been a victim of violence please contact JVOV.”
Below is a poem by Lisa for Children Africa
Children Fighting For Life
Most children do not have to fight for life
There God Given Right, to Live a Happy Life
But So Many Children Living in Africa
Are in the Fight of There Life, Simply for life
Such a Sad Sight to See
Young Faces Filled with Darkness
Where There Should be Light
Living Each Day in a Fight For Life
For the Simple Things, That So Many Children
Take for Granted, And Rightly So
Each and Every Child, Has the God Given Right
To Live a Life With Out Fear!!! Never Should They Shed a Tear
Knowing That There Basic Needs, Will Be A Given
Needs Such as Food, Clothes, Shelter, Health, Family and Friends
Sweet Dreams, of Love, Laughter and Hope
A Life With Unlimited Possibilities
A New and Exciting Adventure Everyday
Discovering New Life with in Themselves
As They Learn to Love, Laugh and Play
Skipping Stones Along The Way
Enjoying There Sounds of Laughter and Play
As They Live each New Day.! In A Fairy Tale Way
Singing and Dancing there Days Away
In There Own Special Way
This Is Each Childs, God Given Right
Will You Please Help Put An End
To Children Who Have To Fight
Every Day Just For Life Never Knowing What
There Tomorrow Will Bring
Let Us Teach Them To Love and Sing
Help Put A Sparkle In There Eyes
And A Smile On There Faces
Then We Can Thank God
And The Whole Human Race
For Making This World A Better Place
For All God’s Children And There Right To
A Safe and Happy Life
Just Help Put A Smile On One Childs Face
Then You Can Call Yourself
A Caring Member of ‘The Human Race’
Don’t Leave It Up To Someone Else
Too Put Hope for a Better Tomorrow
In The Heart of One Childs Life
This Christmas You Can Help Make A Change In One Childs Life
Your Donation Can Save A Childs Life
Verly Mae E. Vinuya - Philippines
Michael has inspired me to be somebody. At first, I was finding a way for people to accept me for who I am. When I heard Michael’s song ‘Man In The Mirror’, I started to change some parts of my life. Now, people around me accept me and suddenly all of my classmates started to ask me, how it all happened. I said, “Why don’t you ask Michael Jackson?”. Then one day, I started dancing like Michael and singing like him. Then all of my classmates start calling me “Michael Jackson”. Now they call me the “Michael Jackson” of our class. On December 20th, I will be performing ‘Billie Jean’ for the whole class! In January too, I’ll be representing our class in a singing contest. The thing here is that Michael Jackson can make a difference in our lives…
My Inspiration (Michael Jackson)
I was just a loner back then
My tears always come rolling down
When I heard him
Lights came flashing at my face
My popularity comes to rise
His music is the thing I want to hear
His dance is the thing I want to follow
He is my inspiration
Michael Jackson…
Monique Becknell - USA
Michael Jackson has inspired me to by being a true humanitarian. He inspired me to help people in my community and I have a passion to help people so much because of Michael Jackson’s great generosity towards people in his community and the world.
Thanks Michael Jackson for inspiring me in the this way!
Love You and God Bless You,
Monique Becknell
Yioda - UK
Michael has inspired me to help others and to see the world in a positive way. You can always do something to make it right. Perfection is always the best. Helping children that are less fortunate is beautiful. Money is not everything, love is!
Mikaila - USA
Michael has inspired me in many ways…When I was just a little kid I heard his music and loved it! I realised that he was the King of Pop and I wanted to follow in his footsteps so I started to dance to his music. Now I’m 11 and still dancing to his music and my other friends feel that he is an inspiration too.The song ‘Black or White’ also really means a lot to me because I’m black and white so I was made fun of a lot and I just thought of that song and it helped.
Also, we watched the music video ‘Earth Song’, and me and my friend have raised seventy-five dollars for the Malaria disease in Africa.
You have inspired me and I am overjoyed that my parents introduced your music to me when I was very young - I will always be grateful to that!
You Rock King Of Pop!
Thank you from your caring, your heartfelt friend Mikaila
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