Charles Ramsey Hero T-shirts raise funds for captives

I was ignoring this story until I got some better information on it.  Here it goes.

If you've been watching mainstream media, you've seen the story of Cleveland, OH resident Charles Ramsey.  Ramsey happened to be outside when a young women escaped from the neighbors house and said she's been held hostage as a sex slave, or worse for 10 years, along with two other girls.  The girls were later rescued and the neighbors arrested.  

But, that's not the story.  Due to Ramsey's charm when interviewed, he became an instant internet sensation.  Immediately, artwork for T-shirt was designed by Okpants and the T-shirt went on sale at the restaurant (Hodges Restaurant) where Ramsey works.  

Much fuss has been raised over the history or Ramsey and arguments have raged over whether he's a hero, or not.  Again, not the point here.  Its the fact that immediately, someone sought to profit off the instant sensationalism of Ramsey and make a few dollars.  

I suspect, due to Ramsey's criminal history in the domestic abuse arena, combined with the fact that he was present to help a girl from an abusive situation, caused Ramsey and those involved with the sale of the T-shirts to donate all proceeds to the families of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, the three girls held in captivity for years.

I'd like to believe the desire to donate proceeds were what prompted the T-shirts to be created in the first place, but something doesn't seem right as not all articles on the story make this reference.  

Its still good that a good deed was done.


As of 05/15/2013, 1,600 orders have been received.  Be a hero.