[meteorite-list] Crowd source campaign, help a young woman realize her dream

From: Michael Mulgrew <mikestang_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:28:24 -0700
Message-ID: <CAMseTy2F56i_ogNfKJfMhEufWy1LRDSVDV6kP8XoinYo5sPa1A_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hello again, List.

I am happy to report that we are just over 1/3 of the way through the
crowd source funding campaign to get Marissa out on her very first
meteorite hunt, and funding is keeping pace with 34% of the projected
funds already raised. That is fantastic, Marissa is so grateful for
all of the support she has received thus far. But we're not there
yet!

If you have already donated, thank you! If you have been wanting to
donate but are holding off, now is the time to jump. New perks have
just been added, don't miss out!

Whether you are able to donate $1 or $100, every bit helps get Marissa
into the field. Please continue to spread the word and help raise
awareness of the campaign, and of course, if you are able, continue to
donate. This is bound to be a wonderful experience for a deserving
young woman. To donate, please visit
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marissa-s-meteorite#home and click
CONTRIBUTE NOW.

Thank you again for your continued support,
Michael in so. Cal.

On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Michael Mulgrew <mikestang at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello, List.
>
> I am very pleased to share with you all the story of a young woman's quest
> to realize a long-time dream: finding her first meteorite. What makes her
> story any different than that of countless other meteorite hunters to-be?
> Rather than try to explain it myself I will let Marissa speak for herself.
>
> "I have a genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2. The signal
> that travels down the spine and to the muscles telling them to move is gone
> and doesn't work. The only reason I have some function is due to a short
> back-up signal but it is short-lived and fades away. I have never walked on
> my own and when I was 4, I was in a wheelchair,
> permanently... ...I do not tell you this to make you feel bad or sorry for
> me. I'm not sorry. I'm very lucky. I love life and just want to enjoy it as
> much as possible. This disease made me who I am and helped me see how
> precious life is and I'm very thankful for that... ...I would love for this
> to be my first meteorite hunt but it may be my only hunt and I'd cherish
> every minute of the hunt."
>
> Several very generous members of our meteorite community have banded
> together help Marissa complete this quest, but they cannot do it alone.
>
> To read Marissa's full story and see what you can do to help, please visit:
> https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marissa-s-meteorite#home
>
> Thank very much for your help, together we can make this dream come true!
> Michael in so. Cal.
> IMCA #3963
Received on Mon 11 Aug 2014 04:28:24 PM PDT