This
post isn’t about architecture at all but it is very important. Believe it or
not, I'm going to jail (!) and I need your help.
While
it's not a real jail, it's even more important as I'm raising bail to help
children and adults with muscle disease in my community who are supported by
the vital work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
(MDA). I might not be able to rely on good behavior to get out so that's why I
need your help. I need you to donate to my bail! Just click on the link
below to make a secure donation. It's
easy to make your tax deductible donation on MDA's secure site:
The
Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency
dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other neuromuscular diseases. The MDA does so by
funding worldwide research, by providing comprehensive health care services and
support to MDA families nationwide, and by rallying communities to fight back
through advocacy, fundraising, and local engagement. It’s special work powered
by special people who give generously.
Prior to agreeing to participate as one of 2014
Eugene/Springfield MDA Lock-Up jailbirds, I knew surprisingly little about muscular dystrophy. I didn’t
know it is actually a group of muscle diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion. Muscular
dystrophies are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.
The MDA
is pursuing the full spectrum of research approaches toward combating
neuromuscular diseases, from fundamental discoveries of the causes of disease
to clinical trials of potential treatments. MDA also helps spread this
scientific knowledge and train the next generation of scientific leaders by
funding national and
international research conferences, clinical research training grants and
career development grants.
By going "behind
bars" at the 2014 Eugene/Springfield Lock-Up on August 28, I’m doing my
small part to help in the fight against muscle disease. I'll be joining other
community leaders then to raise critical funds for the MDA, and I need your
help to reach my bail!
My goal is actually to
raise my bail before they throw me in the slammer, so make your secure, online
donation today. All funds raised by the MDA Lock-Up assist the MDA in providing
lifesaving research, a nationwide network of medical clinics, and accessible
summer camp experiences to individuals and families affected by neuromuscular
diseases.
Visit my fundraising
page. My personal goal is to raise $2,400. Your contribution might be the key
that unlocks the next breakthrough in the battle against muscular dystrophy. I know that together we can “make a muscle” and make a difference in
the fight against muscle disease. Most importantly, your
tax-deductible donation will help the many kids and adults who live with
muscular dystrophy right here in Eugene and Springfield.
To
all of you who help me help the MDA, thank you!
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