Re: Re: Convention question - need help

[Guest guest]

Thanks ! I assume I just call Magic and

ask for these Pamphlets? We participated in the

MAGIC walkathon and raised over $1000 for MAGIC,

but I assume these monies go directly to the RSS

division. Thanks for letting me know how to

proceed. :-)

--- Brock

wrote:

> Denita, several other families have been

> writing me recently. Yes,

> there are scholarships. The problem is that we

> structured the program

> years ago so that only 25% of the funds would

> go to " returning "

> families, and 75% to new families. This was

> done because we knew that

> families that had been once would know how

> great it is, and could

> begin to fundraise to get there again.

>

> At this point, I believe we would have to put

> you (and any other

> returning families) on the waiting list, but

> you should still go

> through the process by contacting Dayna at

> daycarney@ everestkc.net.

>

> Meanwhile, MANY families have raised hundreds

> of dollars to pay their

> own way to the convention. We have created

> beautiful tri-fold

> pamphlets that describe RSS/SGA, MAGIC and talk

> about the convention

> and why it is important for families to get

> there. On the back is a

> tear off donation form. There is a spot that

> says " yes, I want my

> donation to go to a specific family: " MAGIC

> will give you hundreds

> of these pamphlets if you want, you write your

> name on that line on

> the donation form, and hand out the pamphlets

> to everyone you meet.

> People can then write donations to MAGIC in

> YOUR NAME but because they

> are to MAGIC, they are tax deductible to the

> donor. We track all the

> donations that come in for your name, and

> report it back to you. We

> write tax receipts and thank yous to everyone,

> and send emails to you

> with the names, etc.

>

> Then we reimburse you for your convention

> related expenses with these

> funds. There is a handout called " RSS/SGA

> Fundraising Guide " that you

> can get from MAGIC that will explain everything

> in detail.

>

> We've had people put these pamphlets with a

> flyer describing their own

> child in video stores in their town; they've

> contacted their local

> newspaper,etc. Others are more low-key and

> just hand them out to

> family and friends. Some will distribute them

> at their churches.

> ANYTHING. I am telling you -- you would be

> amazed at how fast the $20

> adds up.

>

> The pamphlet has photos (Liam Gough is on the

> cover plus a group photo

> on the inside too). It is very moving.

>

> Hope this helps! Go for it!

>

>

> > All, I have been off work for 2 months

> because of back problems and

> my

> > income has been less than usual. Is there

> anything available to

> assist

> > us in being able to go to the convention?

> Additionally, is there

> > something I can do to raise money to be able

> to go? I just don't

> think

> > I will be able to afford it this year...

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Danita

> > Mom to Deianira

>

>

>

Bless you,

Danita

Mom of Cory, (11 years, Tourette's Syndrome, Childhood Migraines, non-RSS),

(11 years, non-RSS), Deianira (9 years, IUGR, RSS, 34 lbs), (7

years, Asthma, Corrected Hirschsprung's Disease, non-RSS), Blaine (2 years, HSP

- Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura, Asthma, non-RSS)

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