coltsfan715
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Hey guys I know I do not post on here often but I wanted to post this and get the word out to as many people as possible about this. I simply copied and pasted this email message here into a post. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE forward this on to as many people as you possibly can to help her out. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa and she is wonderful. Her situaiton is not the most ideal but she is still out LIVING and trying to be productive to the extent that she can. Please take a minute out of your busy schedul to at the very least vote and then if you have the time please forward this on to your friends and family or anyone else you may know that could help.
THANKS so much,
Lindsey
Please click the link below and help Melissa with her project. It will take only 2 minutes of your time and then forward it to everyone you know. We need 5,000 votes in the next week! Thanks, See below for info. Thanks so much, Susi
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Melissa Boyett and I need your help. I have a project that I have submitted and I need you to vote for it, please! American Express (the credit card company) has a contest every year to award $1.5 million to an organization or project. Once you submit your idea for your project there is a process of voting and nominating the project, to get it down to the top 25 then top 5 and so on.
My project is called "Second Chances": Mobile Organ Donation Awareness. It basically targets high school and college students, to educate them, answer any questions they may have and make them aware that only 35 percent of licensed drivers and ID card holders have committed themselves to donation by registering to be donors through their state registry or motor vehicle department - leaving the donor shortage a leading public health crisis!
My project will basically be mobile organ donation awareness program. We will go college by college and school by school having things such as talk and fundraisers and like I said educating people about this subject that is so close to my heart! Another thing that this project will do is make is easy and accessible for people to get into the on line organ donor registry. As of right now the only way to become an organ donor in the state of Florida (and each state has different laws) is to say "yes" when they ask you if you want to be an organ donor at the DMV after you stand through long lines to get a license or anything of that nature. So, we believe that with this knowledge and accessibility for people (especially students) that it would increase number tremendously! We have one week to nominate this project and get it into the finals! This money could go a long way and make such a difference is so many lives!
So, this is where I need your help! I have found a way that could potentially make people aware of Organ Donation around the country, and make it a common house hold conversation. American Express (the credit card company) has a contest every year to award $1.5 million to an organization or project. Once you submit your idea for your project there is a process of voting and nominating the project, to get it down to the top 25 then top 5 and so on.
All you need to do is, go to the link below and log in as a "guest" then you will be able to nominate the project. We have just ONE week! The deadline is September 1st! Our goal is 5,000 nominations! With your help I believe we can do it! Forward this to all your friends and family!
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0">http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0</a>
Also, if you have a moment and would like to share your thoughts about this project please post your positive comments at:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://community.membersproject.com/topic/Education-Outreach/Project-Quotsecond-Chancesquot/14000000742&#msg14000003554">http://community.membersprojec...000742&#msg14000003554</a>
This is a project very dear to my heart and a legacy that I want to leave behind someday. Some of you may know me and my story quite well, but for those of you who do not I would like to briefly share with you a little about my life and then ask for your help again.
Eighteen years ago I was born with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis this disease made it very hard for me to breath, absorb foods, it caused diabetes and osteoporosis among other things.. I was constantly in and out of the hospital with infections and one surgery after another. By the time I was 11 years old. I could no longer go to school like a normal child; I was being pushed in a wheel chair by my family and friends, and needing oxygen because I just couldn't breath! I was placed on a waiting list to receive a double lung transplant. (My "Second Chance" at Life) After, waiting about two and a half years I finally got the call and I received new lungs! I FINALLY knew what it felt like to breath. It was a whole new life for me. I went back to school, got a job, did cheerleading etc. But it wasn't long, six months later I got deathly sick! It was cancer! Cancer in both my new lungs! I fought it with Chemo and other treatments for about a year. But by the time it had gone away, rejection had set in to my lungs. Yet again I was no longer able to breath. No more school, back in a wheelchair, back on oxygen and back looking for another set of lungs. Just over one year one the transplant waiting list I received a second double lung transplant! Praise God!
At this time I am currently fighting the rejection again and it has been over two wonderful years since my second transplant! I was able to Graduate High School and I am starting Community College this week! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Unfortunately at this time there seems that there are no real options for me except to live out the time that I have left to the fullest and to the glory of God! I am currently, back on oxygen and in a wheelchair (at times). But, like I always say "I just take it one step at a time, and I am thankful for each one!"
Although, I am still here today, I have many friends that are no longer with us. Children and teens that had illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis that did not get there "Second Chance". Just a little statistic for you, 18 people die everyday waiting on transplants. 6,411 Americans - one every 90 minutes - died in 2007 while on the transplant list. Also, my younger brother, who is doing quite well right now, was also born with Cystic Fibrosis.
I feel that God is calling me to help others in similar situations to my own, and that I am still here for a reason! I want to help get the word out there about Organ Donation! If I could help one person get a "Second Chance" and make sure that one less family has to bury there loved one. I would feel then, like, it was all worth while and I have done what I was meant to do.
So, this is where I need your help! I have found a way that could potentially make people aware of Organ Donation around the country, and make it a common house hold conversation.
All you need to do is, go to the link below and log in as a "guest" then you will be able to nominate the project. We have just ONE week! The deadline is September 1st! Our goal is 5,000 nominations! With your help I believe we can do it! Forward this to all your friends and family!
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0">http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0</a>
Also, if you have a moment and would like to share your thoughts about this project please post your positive comments at:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://community.membersproject.com/topic/Education-Outreach/Project-Quotsecond-Chancesquot/14000000742&#msg14000003554">http://community.membersprojec...000742&#msg14000003554</a>
Again, thank you so much! I will keep you informed of how we do.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me:
Sincerely,
~Melissa S. Boyett~
THANKS so much,
Lindsey
Please click the link below and help Melissa with her project. It will take only 2 minutes of your time and then forward it to everyone you know. We need 5,000 votes in the next week! Thanks, See below for info. Thanks so much, Susi
_____________________
Hello Everyone,
My name is Melissa Boyett and I need your help. I have a project that I have submitted and I need you to vote for it, please! American Express (the credit card company) has a contest every year to award $1.5 million to an organization or project. Once you submit your idea for your project there is a process of voting and nominating the project, to get it down to the top 25 then top 5 and so on.
My project is called "Second Chances": Mobile Organ Donation Awareness. It basically targets high school and college students, to educate them, answer any questions they may have and make them aware that only 35 percent of licensed drivers and ID card holders have committed themselves to donation by registering to be donors through their state registry or motor vehicle department - leaving the donor shortage a leading public health crisis!
My project will basically be mobile organ donation awareness program. We will go college by college and school by school having things such as talk and fundraisers and like I said educating people about this subject that is so close to my heart! Another thing that this project will do is make is easy and accessible for people to get into the on line organ donor registry. As of right now the only way to become an organ donor in the state of Florida (and each state has different laws) is to say "yes" when they ask you if you want to be an organ donor at the DMV after you stand through long lines to get a license or anything of that nature. So, we believe that with this knowledge and accessibility for people (especially students) that it would increase number tremendously! We have one week to nominate this project and get it into the finals! This money could go a long way and make such a difference is so many lives!
So, this is where I need your help! I have found a way that could potentially make people aware of Organ Donation around the country, and make it a common house hold conversation. American Express (the credit card company) has a contest every year to award $1.5 million to an organization or project. Once you submit your idea for your project there is a process of voting and nominating the project, to get it down to the top 25 then top 5 and so on.
All you need to do is, go to the link below and log in as a "guest" then you will be able to nominate the project. We have just ONE week! The deadline is September 1st! Our goal is 5,000 nominations! With your help I believe we can do it! Forward this to all your friends and family!
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0">http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0</a>
Also, if you have a moment and would like to share your thoughts about this project please post your positive comments at:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://community.membersproject.com/topic/Education-Outreach/Project-Quotsecond-Chancesquot/14000000742&#msg14000003554">http://community.membersprojec...000742&#msg14000003554</a>
This is a project very dear to my heart and a legacy that I want to leave behind someday. Some of you may know me and my story quite well, but for those of you who do not I would like to briefly share with you a little about my life and then ask for your help again.
Eighteen years ago I was born with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis this disease made it very hard for me to breath, absorb foods, it caused diabetes and osteoporosis among other things.. I was constantly in and out of the hospital with infections and one surgery after another. By the time I was 11 years old. I could no longer go to school like a normal child; I was being pushed in a wheel chair by my family and friends, and needing oxygen because I just couldn't breath! I was placed on a waiting list to receive a double lung transplant. (My "Second Chance" at Life) After, waiting about two and a half years I finally got the call and I received new lungs! I FINALLY knew what it felt like to breath. It was a whole new life for me. I went back to school, got a job, did cheerleading etc. But it wasn't long, six months later I got deathly sick! It was cancer! Cancer in both my new lungs! I fought it with Chemo and other treatments for about a year. But by the time it had gone away, rejection had set in to my lungs. Yet again I was no longer able to breath. No more school, back in a wheelchair, back on oxygen and back looking for another set of lungs. Just over one year one the transplant waiting list I received a second double lung transplant! Praise God!
At this time I am currently fighting the rejection again and it has been over two wonderful years since my second transplant! I was able to Graduate High School and I am starting Community College this week! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Unfortunately at this time there seems that there are no real options for me except to live out the time that I have left to the fullest and to the glory of God! I am currently, back on oxygen and in a wheelchair (at times). But, like I always say "I just take it one step at a time, and I am thankful for each one!"
Although, I am still here today, I have many friends that are no longer with us. Children and teens that had illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis that did not get there "Second Chance". Just a little statistic for you, 18 people die everyday waiting on transplants. 6,411 Americans - one every 90 minutes - died in 2007 while on the transplant list. Also, my younger brother, who is doing quite well right now, was also born with Cystic Fibrosis.
I feel that God is calling me to help others in similar situations to my own, and that I am still here for a reason! I want to help get the word out there about Organ Donation! If I could help one person get a "Second Chance" and make sure that one less family has to bury there loved one. I would feel then, like, it was all worth while and I have done what I was meant to do.
So, this is where I need your help! I have found a way that could potentially make people aware of Organ Donation around the country, and make it a common house hold conversation.
All you need to do is, go to the link below and log in as a "guest" then you will be able to nominate the project. We have just ONE week! The deadline is September 1st! Our goal is 5,000 nominations! With your help I believe we can do it! Forward this to all your friends and family!
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0">http://www.membersproject.com/project/view/UZHKO0</a>
Also, if you have a moment and would like to share your thoughts about this project please post your positive comments at:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://community.membersproject.com/topic/Education-Outreach/Project-Quotsecond-Chancesquot/14000000742&#msg14000003554">http://community.membersprojec...000742&#msg14000003554</a>
Again, thank you so much! I will keep you informed of how we do.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me:
Sincerely,
~Melissa S. Boyett~