Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Greetings! Since April is PIDD Awareness Month - a few of us have been talking about things we can do to raise awareness. While not everyone can get out there and DO events, fundraisers and the like of that - just due to illness, financial, or time constraints......there IS something you CAN do from the comfort of your own home.... It has been a topic of discussion with quite a few fellow PIDD patients/parents that we ALL should TAKE CONTROL and let's get out there with our VOICES and FLOOD all the talk shows, news, and TV shows that we can with our story ALL ON THE SAME DAY!!!!! In order to do this, WE NEED YOUR HELP...... Here's how you can help..... Tomorrow I will be posting a Master Link List (a list of links that you can use to send your story to). All you need to do is SEND your story to the various links. Be sure to include WHAT PIDD IS (you can take that directly from the IDF site if need be) and how your life has been affected by PIDD (the good, the bad and the ugly). When creating your story, please keep in mind that SOME shows have a 'word limit' on what you can email to them - I know Oprah did (the last time I sent a story in I had to modify it).....so you may want to keep it short or create one regular one and one short one to cover both bases. Also mention that April is Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Month! There is STRENGTH in numbers....so we can join our voices and BE HEARD! PLEASE TRY not to send your story on any other day than " Flood " day (unless you won't be around on that day, of course!) - we are trying to get their attention by sending them along ALL AT ONCE - there is power in numbers...... I know time is valuable (trust me....trying to do this, 2 fundraisers in May and take care of 2 sick kids has been CRAZY!!!!) SO, I am trying to make this simple and easy for everyone to do..... If you have any questions or comments about this PLEASE feel free to ask!!!! IF YOU WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO SAY IN YOUR STORY please also ask - I have several letter formats that I have sent MANY times to MANY organizations, TV Shows, News Media and has worked well!!!! B from RI is also involved - and, just so you know, anyone in her area is welcome to visit the local site that just got up and running: RhodeIslandPID/ She is trying to create awareness in Rhode Island like we're doing up here in MA - so pop in and say HI!!!! Stay tuned....I will be posting the Master Link List tonight. I hope that you'll be able to join us in making some noise and raising awareness. Thanks for reading - and THANK YOU in advance to those who participate! Blessings Stefani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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