This, to me, is the toughest part of the 3-day.
Fund raising!
It is especially hard for me this year, considering Komen's decisions re: Planned Parenthood and the response of some of my past supporters and fellow walkers to it. Within the letter I wrote the following:
"I understand that some of you were disappointed with Susan
G. Komen and its controversial decision involving Planned Parenthood. I can’t lie … I, too, was surprised and disappointed.
This week changes were made in the organization. SGK’s president resigned and a
new figurehead role for Nancy Brinker, founder of SGK, is being created. My
decision from the beginning, however, was to fulfill my commitment to the
cause. I will continue to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and I will walk at least another 60 miles."
I am not sure of how appropriate it is to include a statement like that in a request for support of the very organization for which I raise funds. I felt I had to write it, though. I didn't want to offend anyone from my list who no longer supports Komen. Oh well ... it's done ... the letter is sent. Let's see what happens next!
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Wednesday night is the best Zumba night. The instructor is fantastic and the class can be REALLY crowded! Last night she brought a guest ... a Zumba GUY! He led a few dances and I was SWEATING! It was CRAZY!!! (But I loved it!)
You know you're into Zumba when the songs are in your head and you are moving even when sitting down!
WEPA!
(boobies)
When do we get a crack at the cookbooks?
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything wrong with pointing out something a lot of potential donors have been waiting for. At least a few people who were on the fence about donating before will now be more willing to open their wallets. I hope so, anyway...
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