[Iabs-talk] Help me reach my fundraising goal!

[Meg Dowell]

Make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.







Greetings!







What if you woke up one day and felt sad and alone? What if you had no one to eat lunch with and no one to share your life with? There are 7.5 million Americans with intellectual disabilities – and 200 million worldwide – who are the most neglected and undervalued population in the world, and, as such, children with intellectual and developmental disabilities often grow up experiencing a life of rejection and isolation.







I am walking in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk - Champaign, IL to raise money for Best Buddies Illinois. The proceeds from the Friendship Walk will be used to support Best Buddies programs statewide, an organization that helps to end the social isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our communities by providing friends and jobs. 







Through Best Buddies, hundreds of thousands of people with intellectual disabilities have successfully moved from segregation and desolation to a new acceptance in their family and community. In turn, Best Buddies has created a new spirit of public service for thousands of middle school, high school, college, citizen and e-Buddies volunteers that will last a lifetime.  I am ready to make a difference.







I have committed to raising at least $200, and I cannot do it without the help of people like you. I hope you will consider supporting my efforts on behalf of Best Buddies. You can donate online using the link to my Walker Webpage at the bottom of this e-mail.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!







I sincerely appreciate your time and want to thank you in advance for any donations you can make.  Thank you for making a difference in the lives of thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! 











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Meg Dowell