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Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/30/2009 10:04:59 PM · #1

Most of you know that about this time every year, I participate in a 2-day, 50 km (yes, that's fifty) walk to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. This year, in addition to signing up to walk, I've also volunteered as a weekend-long crew member at the walks in South Carolina, Maryland and California. I'm also scheduled to walk in Philadelphia in ~~a week and a half, on October 10-11~~ two and a half weeks, on October 17-18.

I say scheduled because at this point, I have a very real fear that I won't be eligible to walk. All walkers are required to raise a minimum of $1500, and with the economy being what it it, I'm starting to worry that I won't make it. In short, I need your help.

Many of you probably know that I walk for

BAMartin, who has been diagnosed with MS for longer than I've even known her. By donating, you're not only helping me reach my goal, you're also helping one of our own who lives with the symptoms and uncertainty of MS every day.

On my donation page, I've posted a short slideshow of the South Carolina walk, where I delivered lunches to other crew members and drove a support vehicle along the route (my license plate is the 1st photo in te slideshow). You can view the slideshow at //main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=1930802&fr_id=10760&pg=personal.

After viewing the slideshow, please consider making a donation to support this very worthwhile cause. I'll be extremely grateful to anyone who can donate $1/km ($50) or more, but I'll also be extremely grateful to everyone who donates whatever they can afford. The more I read about the latest research, te more convinced I am that we will find a cure, and that it is closer than we think. We need your help to get there.

Thanks for your generous support.
~Terry

Message edited by author 2009-10-01 00:13:46.

VitaminB

Nikon D800

09/30/2009 10:11:07 PM · #2

Do you have a link that you can provide us for e-pledges?

Sioux

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/30/2009 10:12:34 PM · #3

Ok, I'm in. Got a link to where to pledge for that one? The link you have only does pledging for a different walk and I'm a bit too tired to be searching :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/30/2009 10:25:45 PM · #4

I've fixed the link in the original post. It now goes directly to my page. Sorry for the trouble!

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

09/30/2009 10:34:03 PM · #5

Done deal Terry. A good cause that I never mind donating to.

Sioux

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/30/2009 10:38:49 PM · #6

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

I've fixed the link in the original post. It now goes directly to my page. Sorry for the trouble!

Are you sure that's the one we're supposed to use? It still mentions the 2009 walk. Will it count toward your goal for October's walk?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/30/2009 10:47:34 PM · #7

Originally posted by Sioux:

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
I've fixed the link in the original post. It now goes directly to my page. Sorry for the trouble!

Are you sure that's the one we're supposed to use? It still mentions the 2009 walk. Will it count toward your goal for October's walk?

That is the correct link. This is for the October 2009 walk.

Thanks!
~Terry

Sioux

Canon EOS-50D

09/30/2009 10:49:20 PM · #8

Oh my goodness! I knew I was tired, but now I feel like a moron. I was booking things for 2010 and had a total brain fart on the year. Please, let's pretend I never asked......

ace flyman

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/30/2009 11:19:48 PM · #9

Hey Terry, a few years ago you did a tourney here at DPC, with a fee which was a donation. Are you considering doing it again? I'll donate to the site, but it was fun way to get donations.

09/30/2009 11:35:15 PM · #10

Originally posted by ace flyman:

Hey Terry, a few years ago you did a tourney here at DPC, with a fee which was a donation. Are you considering doing it again? I'll donate to the site, but it was fun way to get donations.

Most likely I will, but it will be for 2010 (though I may do one before the end of the year). There's not enough time to pull one together for this year's walk.

Thanks,
~Terry

10/01/2009 12:12:49 AM · #11

Doh! Looks like I had the date wrong and I have 2 1/2 weeks -- it's the 17th and the 18th.

Still, I'm getting nervous -- a lot to raise and not a lot of time!

~Terry

Message edited by author 2009-10-01 00:14:03.

10/01/2009 07:08:09 AM · #12

Quick bump for the morning folks. Thanks for your support!

~Terry

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/01/2009 09:18:43 AM · #13

Oh... Comments on the slideshow are welcome, too.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

10/01/2009 09:54:30 AM · #14

Did you get my PM Terry?

R.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

10/01/2009 10:12:15 AM · #15

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Did you get my PM Terry?

R.

I did, and just replied. Thanks!
~Terry

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

10/01/2009 10:22:21 AM · #16

good work, Terry. Keep on running!

bassbone

Nikon Z8

10/01/2009 10:39:03 AM · #17

Terry- Thanks again for your continued support of us with MS. Donation sent.

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

10/01/2009 01:14:45 PM · #18

LOL - I just noticed that our Site Council member on Digital Pictures Challenge who is Challenging us to help on the MS Challenge maybe had a mental lapse when he selected a title for this thread.
:-))

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

10/01/2009 01:45:12 PM · #19

Terry, again a huge thank you and a hug for all you do! I get paid tomorrow and we make a donation first thing in the morning.

10/01/2009 05:15:46 PM · #20

Shameless bump for the afternoon/evening.