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Subject: [IPn] Mid Winter Pledge Drive
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Reply-To: HELP@insulin-pumpers.org
Greetings Pumpers and Friends,
February brings with it the first quarterly pledge drive of the new
year. Hopefully this year will be better for everyone. A quick survey
of local charities (their are about 20 in our office complex) reveals
that almost all have seen a decline in funding during 2009 of 40% or
more and all have had to cut some combination of staff, services
and/or salaries to survive, Insulin Pumpers is no exception. Insulin
Pumpers now needs your help so that we can continue to provide
service to you and the diabetes community. The majority of our
funding comes from individual donors like you. Your support is vital
for us to continue.
Who should donate??
If you are financially able, subscribe to the mail list, and feel it
contributes to your well being, the management of your diabetes or
helps you solve problems that come up, then you should contribute to
the support of the forum. There are well over 5,000 members or our
forums now and a small annual contribution from each would easily
provide our funding needs. Unfortunately, not everyone contributes so
the few who do support the many who do not.
Why should you contribute??
Insulin Pumpers is a non-profit organization that "gives away" its
services. The services still must be paid for. Simple things like
rent, utilities and so on.... Families with diabetes are at times
isolated from the rest of society either by happenstance or simply
because they are different. This can make a person feel lonely and
depressed. Forums like Insulin Pumpers provide a 'home' and sense of
community where everyone shares similar concerns and can find a
friend or a helping hand any time 24 hours a day. This is a valuable
resource that deserves your support so that all may benefit.
How to contribute.
You can make a one time donation to help with this pledge drive. You
can make a sustaining donation of a monthly pledge of $10 or $20 per
month. This type of gift is very helpful because it provides a
predictable steady income that we can count on. Or...., you can go
big time and make a challenge of $100 or more to the other forum
members to match your generosity with their individual donations.
This is one of our most valuable sources of income. Challenging the
membership to match your contribution has always brought a double or
triple whammy for the Insulin Pumpers forum.
Where to Contribute. To make a donation or a much needed sustaining
pledge visit our secure donor page at:
http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/donate.shtml
To challenge the other forum members to match your generosity, visit:
http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/challenge.shtml
If you prefer to send your contribution by mail, address it to:
Insulin Pumpers
558 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
In the UK <===
Send a cheque by post in any currency or visit the UK donor page at:
http://www.insulin-pumpers.org.uk/donate/
My best regards
Michael Robinton
Executive Director
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For mail list removal write
HELP@insulin-pumpers.org
website http://www.insulin-pumpers.org
