Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Dear group, I wanted to take a minute and let you all know that last night a donation was made, in the amount of $250.00 (5 miles purchased) to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure! I am so excited about this, but I wanted to share a little bit of what I experienced in case it may help someone else overcome the awkwardness of asking. I took the paperwork with me, promoting the "Road.." but when it came time for board members to present a requests for donations, I froze. I felt like a deer in headlights, and was grateful that no one knew what I was holding. What kept racing through my brain is how can I ask for a donation for "my" disease? Lions are in the practice of giving money to charities and helping others and I am, after all, a Lion. It has always been my nature to care for others, and have always been uncomfortable with being on the receiving end, and joining the Lions made perfect sense to me...helping others all year long, what better way to stay happy and outside of myself. Yet, here I was wanting/needing to ask for their help...a conflict of interest at best and self serving at worst. Then Quinn's face came to mind, as did a's and little Noah's and 's...that's when I realized that I was selfish if I DID NOT ask for their backing! How silly for me to make myself the center of this issue when there are so many out there with this disease, and loved ones suffering as a result, as well and the courage came. I must admit, I sheepishly (quietly for my typical boisterous self), briefly explained the cause and asked for them to purchase a mile. When the president said no, I said, OK. But, he hadn't finished. He went on to say that they would not purchase 1 at $50, but 4 or 5. No sooner than it came out of his mouth we had a motion to do so and a second to make it official. When it came time to present it to the general membership, there were no questions asked and there was one motion...two motions and approved before I even knew what had happened. In our club $250.00 is the cap for things like these. If there is anything that requires more they have to take an in depth look at things and go from there. If the cap had been $1000.00, I truly believe, that is what they would have given! I'm sharing this because it was very difficult to get the courage to ask for money that may some day benefit me, but when I stepped outside of my comfort zone it was well worth it. Maybe there's someone or some group that is just waiting for you to ask, also. Sometimes humans are needing a way to connect and make a difference - give them the opportunity. Blessings to all, PSC, UC dx 1984, chronic pancreatitis dx 1997, etc.; listed for tx 06/05 in STL, and 06/07 in Clevelandhttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/melaniejsCheck out AOL Money Finance's list of the hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I looked on the website for this fundraiser, but I did not see anything to print out or anything to help raise money. How could I get involved in this? Road to ville donation Dear group, I wanted to take a minute and let you all know that last night a donation was made, in the amount of $250.00 (5 miles purchased) to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure! I am so excited about this, but I wanted to share a little bit of what I experienced in case it may help someone else overcome the awkwardness of asking. I took the paperwork with me, promoting the "Road.." but when it came time for board members to present a requests for donations, I froze. I felt like a deer in headlights, and was grateful that no one knew what I was holding. What kept racing through my brain is how can I ask for a donation for "my" disease? Lions are in the practice of giving money to charities and helping others and I am, after all, a Lion. It has always been my nature to care for others, and have always been uncomfortable with being on the receiving end, and joining the Lions made perfect sense to me...helping others all year long, what better way to stay happy and outside of myself. Yet, here I was wanting/needing to ask for their help...a conflict of interest at best and self serving at worst. Then Quinn's face came to mind, as did a's and little Noah's and 's...that' s when I realized that I was selfish if I DID NOT ask for their backing! How silly for me to make myself the center of this issue when there are so many out there with this disease, and loved ones suffering as a result, as well and the courage came. I must admit, I sheepishly (quietly for my typical boisterous self), briefly explained the cause and asked for them to purchase a mile. When the president said no, I said, OK. But, he hadn't finished. He went on to say that they would not purchase 1 at $50, but 4 or 5. No sooner than it came out of his mouth we had a motion to do so and a second to make it official. When it came time to present it to the general membership, there were no questions asked and there was one motion...two motions and approved before I even knew what had happened. In our club $250.00 is the cap for things like these. If there is anything that requires more they have to take an in depth look at things and go from there. If the cap had been $1000.00, I truly believe, that is what they would have given! I'm sharing this because it was very difficult to get the courage to ask for money that may some day benefit me, but when I stepped outside of my comfort zone it was well worth it. Maybe there's someone or some group that is just waiting for you to ask, also. Sometimes humans are needing a way to connect and make a difference - give them the opportunity. Blessings to all, PSC, UC dx 1984, chronic pancreatitis dx 1997, etc.; listed for tx 06/05 in STL, and 06/07 in Clevelandhttp://www.caringbr idge.org/ visit/melaniejsCheck out AOL Money Finance's list of the hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 That is fantastic !!! Welcome to the world outside of the box. J Joanne (mom of Todd, 21, PSC 01, Crohns 02, TX Twice 03, rPSC 05, Diabetes 06, living life to the fullest 07) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.15/1174 - Release Date: 12/06/07 10:11 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.15/1174 - Release Date: 12/06/07 10:11 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Mel can sell! Yay ! Shel needs to sell too! > > Dear group, > I wanted to take a minute and let you all know that last night a donation > was made, in the amount of $250.00 (5 miles purchased) to PSC Partners Seeking a > Cure! I am so excited about this, but I wanted to share a little bit of > what I experienced in case it may help someone else overcome the awkwardness of > asking. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 5 miles....a journey for a Lion with a heart of gold. Great job Mel! Tarheel Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 You know you have a big heart when you think of everyone with PSC and not just yourself.These 5 miles will hopefully help fund the research that brings a better treatment for everyone. is generously advocating for the greater good of all. Thank you so very much.Lee5 miles....a journey for a Lion with a heart of gold. Great job Mel!Tarheel Tim__._,_. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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