I have not said "last push" before, have I?
;)
Anyway, many of you got this letter already today through e-mail. I have already gotten $150 or so from that minor act of spammage.
My real goal, no matter how much money I raise, is to be the top fund-raiser in Lake George. I am trailing by several hundred dollars right now, and that's why I am making this push. Of course, the harder I push, the more money for Special Olympics New York.
A lot of you have donated already, and I love you for that. Some of you cannot, and I completely understand that.
What I would like to ask is for folks to pass this along in any way they feel comfortable, through LJ, to friends, etc. I would like to boost the signal.
I have an 8x11 "poster" I can send you if you'd like.
Other than Pre-Plunge posts next Friday or Saturday, this will be the last time I ask here.
Thanks so much for this year and for your support in the past.
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Now, the form letter
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Buon Giorno, you lucky people!
As many of you know, on Dec. 13, I will go swimming in Lake George to raise money for Special Olympics New York.
This will be the fifth time I have done it, and combining plunges with benefit walks, I have raised more than $5,000 for Special Olympics.
I have been around Special Olympics since high school, and I am really passionate about it.
I know times are tough, but I would appreciate any help you can give.
The link to donate online is: http://polarplunge.kintera.org/lakegeorge/billtoscano
If you want to send a check, please make it out to Special Olympics New York with my name in the memo line and send it to:
Bill Toscano
PO Box 176
Salem, NY 12865.
If you have already donated, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Also, please feel free to pass this along to friends, family and others.
In service,
Bill/Liam