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September 01, 2005
The Pickytarian Asks For Your Help
Today I'm going to take a break from my usual petty trashing of other people's hard work. Instead I'm going to ask for your help. As you know, the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida has been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The destruction and suffering hit us hard in The Pickytarian household, as New Orleans is my wife's hometown and the current home of most of her extended family. While almost all of the family has been accounted for and is safe, thousands of other families have not been as fortunate. The region has suffered an unprecedented blow that will require one of the biggest rebuilding efforts in our nation's history.
That's where you and I come in. It will only be a drop in the bucket, but I put up a bunch of comics on eBay and I am donating 100% of the proceeds to The American Red Cross. In addition, I will personally match the total sale price with an identical donation of my own.
If you're not interested in buying any of these comics, please consider making a donation on your own. Or, if you're like me, you have plenty of long boxes full of comics that you're holding on to for no apparent reason. Why not donate them to a good cause? eBay makes it very easy for you to donate the proceeds of your auctions to various charities, including The Red Cross, AmeriCares, and other organizations who are working to relieve the suffering caused by the hurricane. Put up an auction towards that end, let me know, and I will be happy to publicize it here on The Pickytarian.
I know it's a teeny, tiny speck of money compared to what is needed, but small donations from enough people can add up pretty quick. Thanks for your help!
Posted by jdonelson_nyc at September 1, 2005 10:22 AM