It has
almost been one week since I passionately started raising money for pancreatic
cancer research. As of today $490 has
been donated. I know it will take a long
time to reach the million dollar goal, but no matter how long it takes I will
commit to raising awareness and money for pancreatic cancer research for the
rest of my life. I have to admit, I am
not a patient person. I want to reach
that goal in a year.
The reality is that even if I make contact with a million people, getting them to part with one little dollar is challenging. The other day I was talking to a man who wears nice clothes, too much jewelry and moves around too much when he talks. I told him what I was doing and basically told him I needed a dollar. (My mom always said I was a little too direct). His answer was that I should “wait until payday; I am eating Ramen noodles at this point.” That really floored me. I like Ramen noodles so there is no disrespect there, but if someone ever asked for one little dollar from me for something that could affect my life someday, I would give it to them. Skipping one meal is nothing. Today I was getting my hair colored…I mean highlighted….I was kind of down because I was so hopeful that I could get more people on board in a week than I have. This hairdresser gave me a pep talk, better roots and a donation. He said let’s keep doing this every time you come in. He has had his own health problems so he didn’t need to say anything. I wasn’t trying to get a donation, but he chose to think of others instead of himself. That gives me hope. I will move forward. All it takes is one person to make a difference. I have put everything in place, donating is simple. All you have to do is click the donate button, fill in your information and know that you just made a difference. http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/evamckinney/KeeptheMemoryAlive
The reality is that even if I make contact with a million people, getting them to part with one little dollar is challenging. The other day I was talking to a man who wears nice clothes, too much jewelry and moves around too much when he talks. I told him what I was doing and basically told him I needed a dollar. (My mom always said I was a little too direct). His answer was that I should “wait until payday; I am eating Ramen noodles at this point.” That really floored me. I like Ramen noodles so there is no disrespect there, but if someone ever asked for one little dollar from me for something that could affect my life someday, I would give it to them. Skipping one meal is nothing. Today I was getting my hair colored…I mean highlighted….I was kind of down because I was so hopeful that I could get more people on board in a week than I have. This hairdresser gave me a pep talk, better roots and a donation. He said let’s keep doing this every time you come in. He has had his own health problems so he didn’t need to say anything. I wasn’t trying to get a donation, but he chose to think of others instead of himself. That gives me hope. I will move forward. All it takes is one person to make a difference. I have put everything in place, donating is simple. All you have to do is click the donate button, fill in your information and know that you just made a difference. http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/evamckinney/KeeptheMemoryAlive
I had a rough day. I miss my mom. If you have lost your mom then you know what
I am feeling. I need to tell her what I
am doing. She would be proud and she
would tell me never give up. I have said
it before but it is worth repeating. My
mom could move mountains and I intend to do the same. Maybe you don’t have a dollar today. That’s ok.
I’ll wait.
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