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At 23:19 1999/11/23 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, all...while I understand that the idea of contributing money to ease >Ivan's problems comes from the overwhelming generosity of the members of >this list, I really think it isn't a very practical idea. It may >jeopardize Ivan's eligibilty for whatever income he has now. Also, there >is a fee for cashing a cheque from a U.S. bank, in U.S. dollars here in >Canada....so the bookkeeping aspect of it would be a nightmare. If the >cheques are made out to Janet, it might compromise her eligibility for >financial support. All in all, I think it best to keep money matters >(other than urging (nagging?) for research dollars) completely off the list. >Of course, if you wish to contribute...perhaps privately...off the >list..would be better. > > Please make any phone calls, write letters in support of Ivan...but >please don't involve the list in any donations of money. > >Barb hi barb my financial situation would not be compromised the rules here are much less restrictive for disability pensioners [plug for ontario!] nevertheless i think you and camilla have corrected the course of this wave of well-intentioned but perhaps not well-thought-out good will janet janet paterson 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset e-mail - [log in to unmask] web-site - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/