Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I do make an appeal for donations on a regular basis, which I might add is completely unsolicited by Pierre. In all the years the two IgAN sites have been up, Pierre to my recollection has never before made an appeal. He has shouldered the financial burden willingly, and without one work of complaint for all these years. As you know, Pierre is on dialysis and has been forced on disability for some time. We all get tremendous benefit from these groups, and I would also like to make a plea for others to join in supporting the work Pierre does. I have made my donation today, and am sending out a heartfelt plea for others to join in as well. This is the first time Pierre has had to make a plea for funds, and I say we should all overwhelm him with our response. This is one way we can show him our appreciation for all he has done for all of us. Please be assured that any donations in excess of the immediate $100 need will be rolled over to cover the monthly expenses on an ongoing basis. This is a very worthy cause. Please join me in helping to alleviate the financial burden from Pierre. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Thanks to 's end of year appeal, there was a great response. I feel bad that some of you did not receive a personal thanks from me, but there are just too many for the time that I have. I intend to do something special though. Not sure yet, but I was thinking of posting the names of donors on the website (just first name and maybe an initial, no email address or anything). Any thoughts on that? The other thing is that, due to increased traffic on the website and the IgAN Cafe, I have to renew my web hosting to a higher-level package than I already had. It will cost me about $100 more. I just don't have that kind of money, and any small donations for that would be greatly appreciated, but please, don't feel obligated. Thanks Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hi Amy. Thank you for replying. That's for the year. There's always the possibility I might have to upgrade it further later on, depending on how much traffic the site gets. I buy the minimum package that I think will be enough. If the traffic goes beyond a certain amount, there's a surcharge. I hope you guys all know I wouldn't ask at all if I had more of a normal income. I only get Canada Pension Plan disability benefits, which is the equivalent of social security in the US., so I need every penny of it for my living expenses. Otherwise, I would just consider the site my hobby and I would pay for it myself. Pierre Re: Donations > I think the idea of a " Thanks to our Donors " page on the website with first > name and last initial sounds great! I wouldn't be adverse to it at all. > ) > > Is the extra $100 on a monthly basis or yearly?? I have no problem adding a > bit more to my regular monthly contribution. The other site I have been > supporting has found a server to donate their new space (thru a friend of a > friend sort of thing) so they no longer need contributions on a regular > basis. > > Thanks for putting out a call, the work you do with the site is a lifeline > for so many. We need to keep it up and running....just think if only 20 of > the 1000 or so people here donate a mere $5 each we have you covered. > > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 > Pierre, How do I donate - Ray Ray all you have to do is go to the IgAN website http://www.igan.ca/index.htm Then in a few places on the page, (on the right hand side, at the top, scroll down near the bottom) are " Donations " links. Click on one of them and you can donate using a Paypal account. It's very easy and it's set up so you can donate in either Canadian dollars, US dollars, Euros, or Yen. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 > Pierre, How do I donate - Ray Ray all you have to do is go to the IgAN website http://www.igan.ca/index.htm Then in a few places on the page, (on the right hand side, at the top, scroll down near the bottom) are " Donations " links. Click on one of them and you can donate using a Paypal account. It's very easy and it's set up so you can donate in either Canadian dollars, US dollars, Euros, or Yen. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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