Im not one to ask for money for causes but this one hits close to home. I wont get into why it hits close to home other than that I have had thoughts of suicide myself. I would get into the bigger reason that I am doing this but would rather not put it out there publicly. I hope that you all will donate even if it is only a dollar. If you can only donate a dollar then thats is more than I could ask for.


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On the night of June 21 -22, 2008, I'll be participating in a very special and powerful event in the fight to prevent suicide. It's the Out of the Darkness Overnight.

I'll walk 20 miles throughout the night with thousands of other people. The net proceeds will support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's programs and mission.

I've agreed to raise a minimum of $1,000 in donations. My personal goal is to raise $1,000. But I need your help. Would you please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to help me meet my goal? You can donate cash and checks to me or go online and make a donation via my webpage. I will be collecting cash and checks through June 15, 2008.

Every minute a suicide attempt is made. Every 16 minutes a person dies from suicide. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death among college students. Every year, more than 30,000 people in the United States will die from suicide. That's why I'm doing this. To do something bold about an issue that so few people talk about. I hope that you'll share this incredible journey with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.

For more information please go to -
http://www.theovernight.org/

To donate online please go to –
http://www.theovernight.org/index.cf...irmid=10011560

Thank you in advance for your generosity.


-- Natalie Wiley

 

Updated with direct link to my personal fundraising page

 

Bumped while making this a sticky - because it is the right thing to do.

Natalie's Donation Page

 

Awwwww...Thank you so much!!!!

I always know I can count on you guys!

 

I hope you reach your goal/ exceed it, will be donating on pay day.

 

Thank you. Please PM me your address after you donate so I can send a personal thank you card :-)

-natalie

 

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Done! Good luck, great cause!

 

Thank you so very much! You all are so amazing. I didnt really think anyone would actually donate!!!!!

 

Natalie, This is a fantastic cause. I have had 2 close family members take their own lives. I also had the unfortunate experience where I watched a guy attempt suicide when I was a young kid. We never rode our bikes down that street again. I will donate after United is over.

 

Donated!

 

Hey, people!

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Thanks for the bump.

Sorry if it looks like im not being proactive with this but I dont like to hassle people for money. I feel that if you care for the cause or support me then you will donate and if you dont then thats ok. I would appreciate even a dollar from everyone though. Thatd help alot too. Theres so many people in the NW section on here that I could easily get 100 bucks im sure.

 

I will absolutely support this. Should we consider moving this somewhere where it will get a bigger audience?

 

I dont want to hassle anyone about this but if you guys feel it should be moved to somewhere where more people will see it then please feel free to.

Thanks!

 

I think it is good where it is, but I would not be adverse AT ALL to someone else (not the original poster and not a SuperMod) mentioning/linking it in a thread in the Off-Topic Cafe or in other regions...

That might even be worth more than a simple donation. :D

Tom

 

If someone does post it in other forums or even different websites please post a link in here so I can follow the threads.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

xoxox

 

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