multiple sclerosis skate-a-thon

On June 30th , 2007 --Jimmy will be skateboarding through the summer heat, 45 miles non-stop, for a Benefit to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. Every cent counts in this fight to find a cure for this disease. If you would like to pledge money for this cause, you can email him at: skatepulaski@yahoo.com with your name, pledge amount and email address. He will then contact you after the event for collection of the donations to turn in to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A cameraman will be following him to document this event, so all of the people who have donated money can see that the journey was completed. We would like to thank everyone for all the support and donations.
We can change the world, one push at a time. happy landings----JP

Thursday, June 21, 2007

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES


$0.78 of every dollar funds programs, education, advocacy, and research
$0.22 of every dollar covers fundraising and administration costs

$10 Ten educational booklets for a person newly diagnosed with MS
$25 One month of an emergency response system
$50 Three hours of home health aide care (assistance in bathing, meal preparation)
$75 Basic access ramp for home
$100 Two one-hour yoga classes for a person with MS
$150 In-home occupational therapy assessment to maximize independence and safety
$250 One Children's Fund stipend, which allows a child to participate in an age-appropriate activity or to purchase school clothes and supplies
$500 Six weeks of professionally facilitated group counseling
$1,000 One month of peer counseling support for 300 people with MS
$1,800 Scooter
$2,500 One educational program and lunch for 50 people
$3,000 Powered wheelchair
$5,000 48 hours of respite for ten caregivers (a break from taking care of a disabled family member)
$10,000 Printing and mailing of two issues of MS Connection, our quarterly newsletter
$100,000 A research grant for a scientist seeking a cure for MS

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