Working on Fundraising Today

This evening I sent out a bunch of emails and Facebook messages requesting donations. I hope I get some responses.

It's hard because these days, in this economy, I know people don't have a lot of spare money, and they seem to feel like if they can't donate a large amount that they shouldn't donate at all, like somehow I'll find their small amount insulting. When in actuality, I'm honored by every donation I receive, no matter the amount. That someone takes the time to make a gift of their hard-earned money to support me - that's a wonderful gift. And to me, it really is the thought that counts.

And if any of my potential donors are reading this, there is a section on the donation form entitled something like "Leave Comment & Edit Donation Privacy" and in that section (you click the header to expand the form) is an option for you to Hide your Donation Amount. So if you don't want anyone else to know how much you donated, you can select that option. You can also put in a display name, like my friend the Belly Dancing Queen (LOL), or make your gift Anonymous and even I won't know who you are. Well, except for that I work for the LLS and could find out.... But no one else would know!

So what do you say? Buy me a virtual Birthday/Remission celebratory drink by making a donation? What's the average drink price these days? Well a Martini can easily run you $10 or more, but a Happy Hour Margarita at Salty Senoritas is only $4.99. And how much is a bottle of Crystal? ;) I'll let you choose.

Peace & Love my friends,

Amy