"L.Werner-Crumrine" wrote:
> I came up with some fundraising ideas this morning and would like some feedback please.
>
> I own a small art gallery where I sell my artwork as well as 6-7 other artists, I would like to
> take 10% of proceeds and donate to pd research. and/or have a fundraiser/party/art show.
>
you'll have to talk to the other artists if their work is sold at a fund raiser
your cause may not be their cause
you can do whatever you want with your own income
> my questions are: how do I do this without calling attention to myself and my pd or have it
> seem like a marketing ploy? I don't want it to seem like I should be pitied or looked at and
> scrutinized, ("well you look fine"). I don't want people to look at my art, look at me and think
> how amazing it is that I can do what I do or buy my art because of that
>
be greatful you are 7 years post diagnosis and doing so well
that you appear normal to the public
eventually -- you won't be able to hide it
or it may become an issue in you art
you are not naive -- judging by you post about eric
but, just like michael j fox
stepping out of the pd closet
can be liberating and someone has to lead
raising money for parkinsons -- will bring up questions anyway
when i was diagnosed with pd
the gallery prices for my art furniture sky rocketed
i said -- i don't know how long i'm going to be physically doing this
-- if it doesn't sell, that's ok...because i like it and want it
-- this may be my last piece like this...last chance to collect
more sold than i expected
i hope it wasn't just pity
>
> I also would like the source of flyers that I could have in the gallery that folks could pick up
> and read about pd, especially young onset.
>
one of the pd orgs could do that
someone from an organization has probably read your message already
>
> anyone have ideas, info, suggestions.
>
> also, where do you think the best place to direct any donations would be?
> I am thinking mjfox foundation
>
i think all the main pd organizations are good
your choice
i hope you raise a bundle of money
>
> thanks
> Lisa in paradise-st john, usvi
> 42/1993/7 years
>
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Ray Strand
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48/47 dx/40 ? onset pd
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