Hello Pentax-Discuss,
I am coming out of lurk mode for a little while here. Yes, I am
asking for donations, so if you abhor this sort of email . . . . ok,
now that those people have hit the delete button, please read below
to find out how you can help to further children's cancer research.
I apologize to those that think this is an abuse of the listserve,
but I know that many GOOD people exist on here, who willingly perform
random acts of kindness. For those who think there needs to be a
pentax reference, my photo on the link below was taken with my *ist D
last year.
On March 17th (Yes, St. Patrick's Day), I am going to be
participating in an event that I think is very worthwhile. Tinley
Park High School is hosting what is known as a "St. Baldrick's Day"
event. The purpose of the event is to promote awareness for, and
make money for children's cancer research.
At the event volunteers will either have their heads shaved or
donate 10 inches of hair (10 inches are needed to make wigs).
Students and teachers alike have their locks cut off. Students who
are not willing to participate by sitting in the barber's chair can
help out by donating $3 to see the event. I participated in the event
last year, and have to say it was a tremendous success.
Now here's where you come in: I'm seeking your sponsorship. Ask
yourself this one question: "Do I know anyone who was touched by
cancer?" If the answer is yes, then I know you'll want to do
something about it. As you know, every penny counts and can add up
to a great amount. Just think what could be done if everyone in the
U.S. donated $1 towards cancer research!
If you want to sponsor me, there are several ways to do so. You
could click on the link below and make a donation on the official St.
Baldrick's website. Or, if you see me in person before March 17th,
you can simply hand me your donation. At the very least, click on
the link below to see a picture of what I looked like last year at
the event.
http://www.stbaldricks.org/ShaveePhoto.asp?SolNumber=15332315
Thank you in advance,
Bill Kane
P.S.
I'm selling my beard this year to my students. The students are
pretty excited about it and have donated $30 in one day (without
prior notice). For $100, I'm shaving just the chin, $200 only the
moustache, $300 gets them both . . . For $400 I'll walk around with
only the left half, and for $500 I'm going to shave it checkerboard
fashion. They've already convinced me that if they pay $600 that
I'll let them vote for what should happen to it.
P.P.S If you know someone who you think would like to donate to this
cause, feel free to let them know about it.
