Ok so I am going to participate in this walk (Sept 30th in NJ - POint Plesant Beach). I want to solicit as many donations but i am not enthused abt making a personal page with personal goals.... bec I honestly think that "MY" goal has no meaning in th ebig scheme of things... Does this email sound ok?? Anything to add/delete/modify??
Dear Friends and Family,
After 8 weeks of wallowing in self pity for all the great stuff I've had to give up recently (as always, I am more grateful for what I had after it has been whisked away from me!), I have decided to exit this doleful residence my mind seems to have settled into and instead DO SOMETHING constructive!!
Autism Speaks is getting ready for its annual signature event, Autism Speaks - Walk Now for Autism. I am planning to be a part of that Walk and I am requesting you to join me in raising critically-needed funds for autism research by making a contribution in support of my Walk.
Despite increasing national interest and high prevalence, autism research is one of the lowest funded areas of medical research by both public and private sources. Autism is a disorder that devastates a child and his/her family. Despite a very supportive family, therapists and great infrastructure, surviving the mental/emotional downturn is gruelling. Sadly enough, I know this - up, close and personal. Unlike the previous years, my participation in this walk will be for both- families out there AND myself!
Whatever you can give will help! I understand that most of you may have already signed up for your annual charitable contributions - in that case, please feel free to fwd this email to anyone who may want to contribute.
To donate by check or money order, please make payable to Autism Speaks
and mail to:
Autism Speaks
Walk Now for Autism
1060 State Road
2nd Floor
Princeton, NJ 08540
Sincerely,
Rita
We did walks for Sarah..very powerful to be with others in the same boat. Best of luck!
Hope it inspires you and makes you stonger:)