[meteorite-list] Free meteorites...

From: Michael Mulgrew <mikestang_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:42:57 -0700
Message-ID: <CAMseTy0B4xvu9zk42+kfTq-NbwsO+P6y-Tvna24crG6Eiuoh6Q_at_mail.gmail.com>

...with a $50-$500 donation!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marissa-s-meteorite#home

Salutations, listoids.

If you have ever looked for a meteorite, let alone have been lucky
enough to have found one, then you know what an amazing and
exhilarating experience it can be. You have to power to help share
that experience with someone who will make history as the first person
to look for meteorites in a wheelchair (at least we're fairly certain,
if there's another out there please speak up).

Help make Marissa's dream a reality, please help by spreading the word
and donating today.

A sincerest thank you,
Michael in so. Cal.

On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 1:28 PM, Michael Mulgrew <mikestang at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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 Thu 21 Aug 2014 12:42:57 AM PDT