[meteorite-list] 6 days left!

From: Michael Mulgrew <mikestang_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:02:13 -0700
Message-ID: <CAMseTy3otPbMtpvr-ajjidUGzO0H6U3Ru_qEr+eZtksqipSs+g_at_mail.gmail.com>

Greeting, team meteorite!

So far the show of support to send Marissa on a meteorite hunting
adventure has been both generous and inspiring. With only 6 days left
in the funding campaign we're almost to our goal, and there are still
a ton of great perks to be claimed! Please continue to contribute and
keep spreading the word, every little donation helps!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marissa-s-meteorite#home

Please also keep in mind that the funding goal is a minimum amount
that we estimated would be needed to get Marissa geared up and into
the field, however, if we can surpass the goal that would be fantastic
as it would provide for more flexibility in what Marissa is able to
purchase. Any funds not used for the trip will be donated by Marissa
to charity. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/marissa-s-meteorite#home

Again, I can't thank everyone enough who's helping to make this
happen, you all area rock stars!
Michael in so. Cal.
IMCA #3963



> 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 25 Aug 2014 12:02:13 PM PDT