URGENT: A challenge to all members of the lounge. Help.

[redacted]

Hi loungers,

I am perplexed.

I have this thread over in GD: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=626702&mesg_id=626702

It's a thread about a baby who urgently needs a bone marrow transplant. I can only post it once -- and GD seems to be so hardened. Well the response is disappointing.

877 people have viewed the thread. 23 unique people have posted. 30 people have recc'ed. 3 people have offered to post a flyer I am providing. 2 people have offered to get tissue typed for bone marrow (doesn't even require a needle). No one has made a even a dollar donation to help the child's family.

Are we that hardened?

So how do I get people involved. Motivated to do something besides click a recommend button.

And can some folks from the lounge help me keep this thread kicked over there.

I challenge the lounge to do something for Trevor. And I have even offered to donate a dollar to DU for everyone who posts a flyer, gets swabbed, or donates.

(I suppose this is good for my wallet, but it reflects poorly on people. If DU won't help a child -- who will?)

Your friend -- redacted

[NMDemDist2]

1. dang, I don't know what to say

:hug:

they won't take my marrow, too many old health issues going on but hey, I'll post a flyer for ya around town

i'll go get it now......

PS and don't open your wallet, I'm happy to do it

[redacted]

2. Thank you if you can give me a recc and a kick while you are over there -- I'd appreciate it.

:grouphug:

[Karenca]

4. K and R-- I'm going there now. nt

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. Wow - I guess I'm just a hardened piece of shit reflecting poorly on DU. Gee, We're sorry

we don't break our pelvises in our eagerness to yank out our wallets every time someone asks for money.

:eyes::eyes::eyes::eyes:

Your beratement is offensive. Your plea to "OMG THE CHILDREN!?!?!?!?!?!" is pure silliness.

I wish the baby well, but gosh and gee - I can't afford to donate to everything, especially to people/organizations I have no knowledge of. I average about five solicitations every week, plus the donations to friends and families around death, sickness, and marriages, and the local drives for local people's medical needs, etc. Sorry.

[redacted]

6. umm. . .it wasn't personal. Or a beratement. There are more than 100,000

I want to get a few of them motivated. I am asking how.

And it doesn't cost ANYTHING to post a damn flyer or take a swab of your cheek.

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. It was a beratement. You called us "hardened" and said we don't care about children.

And you then accuse us also of, I guess, being cheap because it "doesn't cost anything to post a damn flyer or take a swab of your cheek".

Oh, you berated and insulted us subtly and in a roundabout way; a way that you can say "no I didn't", but you did.

How people choose or not to choose to donate to causes is a personal choice.

It does not endear people when they are berated for not giving to one's particular pet cause.

It certainly doesn't endear one to me to be berated for not giving, to be insulted as not caring about children, or to be so cheap that I wouldn't even put up a flyer or have my cheek swabbed.

You have no idea how much I give to other causes, nor how much other people here give. Nor do you have any idea how other people spend their time working on causes dear to them, nor any health issues they have that they would decide not to be swabbed. And frankly, it's none of your business.

Solicitation works better when you frame it positively - "I'm trying to get as many donors as I can!" instead of "You people suck - give money".

Anyway, as I said, I wish you well - and I hope baby Trevor can find a donor and that they can find the money to pay for it. When I was a hospital chaplain, I helped a few families who had babies with leukemia. Awful shit, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[EFerrari]

38. When I went to the link, they wanted $52 to swab. Did I misread?

Because if so, I can do that.

[xmas74]

5. I was swabbed a few years back

for a coworker. I'd be on the registry.

Sorry I can't help. As to flyers in my area-we had a big one last year and lots were swabbed for a local child. I don't think you'd get much of a response this time around. Last year's drive may not help this child but it may help a child in the future.

[NightWatcher]

7. let the Imus shite die down and repost or kick it a few times

[redacted]

8. I would but . . .admins will only let you have one shot at this kind of thing.

Which sucks. But I understand why they do it.

[BlueIris]

10. Well, I posted and rec'd. That's all I can do for now.

But I will try to do what you asked, re: the threads, and wish the family all the luck in the world (literally).

[redacted]

11. I really appreciate it. I do. I know people are stretched. And I know

many people can't donate marrow for medical reasons.

And it's hard when it's someone you know. And you can't help them anymore.

And the gov't doesn't fund the program well enough (Bone Marrow) because it's so closely related to stem cell issues. And there are so few people in the database that only 30% of people who need the treatment -- can find a match.

[nini]

12. I'm already in the bone marrow database

it's an easy thing to do and all should if they are physically able to.

[flamingyouth]

13. I'm in the bone marrow database.

I kicked and recommended the thread. I dealing with some pretty serious health issues and bills right now or else I'd do more. I hope for the best for Trevor and his family.

[redacted]

14. Thank you FY.

[BlueIris]

15. Kick. nt

[I Have A Dream]

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[redacted]

17. . .

[lildreamer316]

18. KICK & Donated.

Please send my love.
I'm not marrow registry; but I believe husband may be..He won't be home till tommorrow. He donates platelets regularly. I'll check with him, and see about myself.
Sending this to a few friends also.

[borlis]

19. I am also stunned by the responses or lack of them

I was tested a couple of years back and my info is in their data bank. A young mom from the town I live in was diagnosed with Leukemia a few years ago and when it was determined that she needed a stem cell transplant, blood drives were organized and I got tested along with my sisters. I hope little Trevor gets what he needs. Sadly, the woman from my town, died this past February. She had received 2 different transplants and was doing rather well this time around, but went downhill fast right after Christmas.

[redacted]

46. Thanks. It's hard. Very hard. Depending on what kind of leukemia you have.

Success rates are usually very good, but not always.

[lildreamer316]

20. Kick. Hello people.

And I don't want any friggin' attitude about "berating" people. It's a shitty situation all around and people are human and you can't expect someone not to react emotionally. Sheesh. I'll take someone with a heart who gets angry and dissapointed over someone who is more reserved and measured any day-in this situation. Besides, as any good lawyer knows, emotion gets more done in the long run, no matter what standard we try to hold ourselves to. And this is not a trial. This is a time-sensitive serious need situation. Is the baby gonna get worse if someone else gets an attitude about a person asking for donations? Slightly hurt feelings can be gotten past. The death of this child is not so easy to move on from.
Good morning.

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[Little Wing]

26. I'm swabbed, if I match I'll give up some marrow

:shrug:

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[EFerrari]

32. I have huge vet bills right now, redacted and can't afford the fee

to be swabbed or much of anything right now. :(

[lildreamer316]

34. Your kicks are helping...

I will say thank you for redacted, who seems to be sleeping or somesuch.
I've taken this on pretty personally myself.
Thanks.

[lildreamer316]

35. dupe

[redacted]

47. You can have the fee waved by your local blood back sometimes -- and

if you are a minority.

Or mixed race.

But thank you for all your efforts.

And if you know anyone in SF media . . .;-)

[cwydro]

33. I know nothing of being swabbed...

how does one go about that? I live in a very small town.

[lildreamer316]

36. Check here:

http://www.marrow.org/ABOUT/NMDP_Network/Donor_Centers/index.html

and maybe here:

http://www.marrow.org/ABOUT/NMDP_Network/Recruitment_Groups/rec_group.pl

Your doctor or local (as close as possible) hospital may have more info.

[cwydro]

37. Thanks, I just saw the link

in the other post. Thanks again.

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[Dervill Crow]

44. Actually, it DOES cost money to get swabbed, but here's a kick.

If they don't mind my heart condition, I'll register at one of the three drives coming up in my area within the next few weeks. I don't have the $52 lying around right now that it costs to have them send me a kit.

I will be sending good thoughts to Trevor and family.

:kick:

[lildreamer316]

45. Kick.

[redacted]

49. Check the link below -- you might be unable to donate.

http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Registry/Med_Guidelines_Join/index.html

But you can alway enoucrage others. Are the drives in your area for Trevor?

I know there are some in LA where the fees are being covered by a foundation.

[redacted]

50. Check the link below -- you might be unable to donate.

http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Registry/Med_Guidelines_Join/index.html

But you can alway enoucrage others. Are the drives in your area for Trevor?

I know there are some in LA where the fees are being covered by a foundation.

[flamingyouth]

53. Actually, I guess I can no longer donate marrow.

My cancer diagnosis precludes me from donating, even though it's been treated, according to the site. :(

[RiffRandell]

48. I'm in the database.

Hope this adorable child gets a chance. Thanks for posting.

[redacted]

51. If you live in the Los Angeles area there are 3 drives where the fee has been waived.

From http://trevorkott.com/marrowdrives.html


Please note: The $52 fee for getting swabbed at the Manhattan Beach, Long Beach and El Segundo drives in Southern California (listed below) is being waived. Donations will be accepted to offset the expense of the typing but it's not mandatory.

Platinum Capital Group - Tuesday, April 17, 2007
3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Contact: Kim Ramos [phone]
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The mobile bus will be parked outside the building in the parking lot of Manhattan Village.
Print map
Print flyer

Hilton Long Beach - Wednesday, April 18, 2007
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Print map
Print flyer

Recreation Park - Sunday, April 29, 2007
300 E. Pine Avenue
El Segundo, CA 90245
Contact: Kim Ramos [phone]
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
the marrow registration and blood drive will be held inside the Club House
Print map
Print flyer

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56. kicking.

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65. kick and joining the bone marrow database.

kits in the mail

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[EFerrari]

67. kick

[redacted]

68. . .

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[politicat]

71. In the DB already.

If I'm a match (ever) I go.

Right now, I'm trying to save a lot of childrens' lives by getting ready to go halfway around the world for a few months. It isn't cheap. So I'm sorry that all I can do for this one child is offer my cells if they're of use, but really, it's all I can do.

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[u4ic]

80. Kick - poor Dream must have callouses by now

:P

[I Have A Dream]

87. It seems that one of my strengths is kicking threads!

:P

It makes me very happy to kick this particular one for this sweet little baby boy.

:hi:

[u4ic]

88. You have many, dear lady

:hug: :hi:

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[Th1onein]

82. I don't mind donating to Trevor, but....

I have a problem donating to large charities, and I want my money to go directly to treating these children, NOT to paying large salaries to CEO's.

I've had my fill of large charitable organizations. I've even seen some of the try to stop research.

But, I donated anyway this time. Now, where can I get my flyers? How do we go about doing this? I work at newspapers, and might even be able to help you out on getting some inserted. PM me and we'll get the show on the road.

[I Have A Dream]

86. The thread in GD has the details. Here's the link again.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=626702&mesg_id=626702

Thank you for donating! :)

(On edit: Here's a direct link to the information sheet: http://www.annstringer.com/trevorkott.pdf )

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91. Video: Saturdays Marrow Drive

http://www.news10.net/video/player_news10.aspx?aid=38384&bw=

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103. Video: explanation abt why testing is free for minorities

http://www.news10.net/video/player_news10.aspx?aid=38200&bw=

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114. Kick & Just donated $50

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133. I just got my kit from the marrow donor program.

Gonna send it in today.

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164. Kick. Just sent in my kit..

I wonder if I'm a match for anyone?

I hope Trevor finds a match.

[grannylib]

165. Do you have a download of the flyer?? I'd be happy to post a flyer

and if you can tell me more about getting swabbed I'm all ears...
I am broke as hell but will do what I can otherwise.
e-mail me if you like

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176. Already in the database

Don't try to analyze results. You never know what is going on at the other end of the cables.

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193. To help you, my friend

it's steel toed, too. :P

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196. Haaa! That's great!

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