Re: Fundraising for Dr.

[Guest guest]

So, in other words, are you saying that anyone who would have to travel

shouldn't support Dr. at the Hearing but should just send money instead?

I see the importance of financially supporting Dr. but this seems to be

sending a mixed message to everyone....just like last time.

A friend specifically spoke to a lawyer friend he knows asking him how

important it is for a large respectful crowd to show up for the Hearing of

someone you believe in . He said It sends a VERY strong message. I think we

should all try to attend the hearing and then worry about supporting Dr.

later. We can still have tag sales and other fundraising activities even if we

do attend the Hearing. There should have been many more at the last 2 Hearings.

Something is not right. I was waiting to see if there would be another angle

used this time to keep people away. I hope this isn't one of them.

I think that many times people do not intentionally try to sabotage things but

I think often people are led to believe ( even the person on trial) that certain

actions or lack of action are for the good of whoever or whatever is involved

when in reality the diversion is so subtle that it seems to be used for " good " .

I'm not saying that a nefarious tactic is being used here but let's think hard

about this before Dr. ends up with another third of a courtroom . It

should be overflowing...bursting at the seams. They will make room for us. Just

tell them to expect a big crowd.

The last hearing was held in the legislative office building with plenty of

empty rooms. I don't understand this. Our first Hearing that we had concerning

Lyme Disease in CT....had full rooms....and overflowing. Nobody complained.

There was no problem. It was the most moving Hearing with whole families

testifying...down to a seven year old that broke my heart when he told the

Hearing panel that his brain felt sticky and he couldn't think.

I realize this is not the same type of Hearing but we need to show a silent

swell of support . Take one day at a time and after the Hearing...begin another

fundraising campaign.

If this is another small turnout.....I am going to personally go up to the

panel afterwards and ask what does and doesn't make an impression on them. Are

they moved when a very large crowd supports the person on trial?

Margie T

" Kay L. " <b10g7@...> wrote:

I spoke with Dr. this week and there is just about enough money

in his fund to pay for his defense through the next hearing on June 22nd, but

then the funds will be depleted.

IMPORTANT!!!!

Dr. requests that anyone planning to spend money on travel and hotels to

attend his hearing, instead, donate the expenses to his defense fund.

We MUST organize NATIONALLY to raise funds for Dr. ' defense!

Please consider holding a fundraiser and donating the proceeds to Dr. '

defense fund.

Have a yard sale, car wash, bake sale, spaghetti dinner, potluck dinner, etc.

[Guest guest]

Margie,

How are you doing? I hope your doing well.

No this is not a tactic to confuse anyone. This is simply a plea

from Dr. for funds for his legal defense. Dr. lives a

very simple life often working 6 and 7 days a week to treat our kids

with Lyme. He has spent his own money to pay for treatments of " his

kids " . He truely has a calling in life to help our kids. From my

experience with Dr. (he has treated my son) and what I know of

his financial situation it is simply his way of saying that he does

appreciate everyone being there and needs everyone that can be there

to be there, but at this time his legal funds are depleted and he is

concerned that he will not be able to pay for the continued support

of his defense.

That statement should not confuse anyone. At the rally in

Connecticut a couple of weeks back Dr. broke down in tears as

he decribed his appreciation of everyones support. He was very

worried about his ability to pay for his defense. This statement is

his way of saying that the most important thing for him (and us) is

for him to raise the funds for him to continue his defense.

I'm making a personal plea for money to fund the defense fund for

the Dr. that saved my son from progressing to a worse condition.

He needs our money (if we are in a position to donate) AND he needs

our physical support at the trial as well as our Prayers to allow

him to continue to help our kids with Lyme. If it is reasonable and

possible for you to attend your presence would help our cause.

Let's all unite and rally around a man who many in the Lyme

community believe to be pure of heart which he has proved by

treating over 8000 of our kids with Lyme.

Please email me directly if any further clarification is necessary.

I will do my best.

Be well,

> I spoke with Dr. this week and there is just about

enough money in his fund to pay for his defense through the next

hearing on June 22nd, but then the funds will be depleted.

>

> IMPORTANT!!!!

> Dr. requests that anyone planning to spend money on travel

and hotels to attend his hearing, instead, donate the expenses to

his defense fund.

>

> We MUST organize NATIONALLY to raise funds for Dr. ' defense!

>

> Please consider holding a fundraiser and donating the proceeds to

Dr. ' defense fund.

>

> Have a yard sale, car wash, bake sale, spaghetti dinner, potluck

dinner, etc.

>

[Guest guest]

Margie...This is Dr. request , " that anyone planning to spend money on

travel and hotels to attend his hearing, instead, donate the expenses to his

defense fund. " This does not mean that he doesn't need people to attend his

hearing. He DOES!

What he is saying is, IF people have to choose between attending his hearing or

contributing to his Defense Fund , then contribute. He will not have the funds

to keep his defense team after this next hearing without contributions.

I realize this may seem to be sending a mixed message but, the fact is, without

funds there is no defense team after June 22nd. If people can do both that's

great! If they can't, then a donation would be more beneficial.

I too, agree that the room should be overflowing, and hope it will be this

time. There are enough people within driving distance that owe their lives and

their families lives to this wonderful man. We should be able to accomplish

both, attendance AND funds!

Re: [ ] Fundraising for Dr.

So, in other words, are you saying that anyone who would have to travel

shouldn't support Dr. at the Hearing but should just send money instead? I

see the importance of financially supporting Dr. but this seems to be

sending a mixed message to everyone....just like last time.

No Margie,

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[Guest guest]

NO one wants a full hearing room more than I.

Kay

b10g7@...

Margie wrote:

>>>something is not right. I was waiting to see if there would be

another angle used this time to keep people away.<<<

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone.

I'm sorry to have come across the way I did. I wasn't meaning to accuse anyone

or to send the message not to support Dr. . I was just confused because

first paragraph in the message said to come to the Hearing but then it said

Most Important was to finance the trial instead of attending the Hearing. Right

away my mind clicked back to what seemed like efforts to keep people away from

the last Hearing. I also wasn't pointing a finger at the message sender but was

trying to say ....I guess I wasn't as subtle as I thought....that sometimes even

the person we are all rallying for may be influenced by certain people

sometimes. I'm not saying that Dr. didn't say what he did and I'm not

saying not to send him money. I guess I just wanted people to do what they

thought was right and that's what Kay was really saying anyway.

I had spoken to someone else about this and they said I should write and ask

for clarification. I'm sorry I did it in a way that caused any grief because

that wasn't my intention.

Margie T

McGillycuddy <@...> wrote:

Margie,

How are you doing? I hope your doing well.

No this is not a tactic to confuse anyone. This is simply a plea

from Dr. for funds for his legal defense. Dr. lives a

very simple life often working 6 and 7 days a week to treat our kids

with Lyme. He has spent his own money to pay for treatments of " his

kids " . He truely has a calling in life to help our kids. From my

experience with Dr. (he has treated my son) and what I know of

his financial situation it is simply his way of saying that he does

appreciate everyone being there and needs everyone that can be there

to be there, but at this time his legal funds are depleted and he is

concerned that he will not be able to pay for the continued support

of his defense.

That statement should not confuse anyone. At the rally in

Connecticut a couple of weeks back Dr. broke down in tears as

he decribed his appreciation of everyones support. He was very

worried about his ability to pay for his defense. This statement is

his way of saying that the most important thing for him (and us) is

for him to raise the funds for him to continue his defense.

I'm making a personal plea for money to fund the defense fund for

the Dr. that saved my son from progressing to a worse condition.

He needs our money (if we are in a position to donate) AND he needs

our physical support at the trial as well as our Prayers to allow

him to continue to help our kids with Lyme. If it is reasonable and

possible for you to attend your presence would help our cause.

Let's all unite and rally around a man who many in the Lyme

community believe to be pure of heart which he has proved by

treating over 8000 of our kids with Lyme.

Please email me directly if any further clarification is necessary.

I will do my best.

Be well,

[Guest guest]

Margie,

Don't feel bad, this is a very confusing situation.

I think it is important for each of us to do what we feel in our hearts we

need to do. Some will want to be at the hearing despite any costs to see

and hear for themselves what is happening. Others will feel like giving

money instead of paying for a hotel room. Both approaches are the correct

thing to do.

As with Lyme treatment, we are unique individuals and we need to support our

doctors in whatever way is going to make us feel better about the situation.

I don't believe any grief was caused at all.

=)

Robynn

Re: [ ] Fundraising for Dr.

Hello everyone.

I'm sorry to have come across the way I did. I wasn't meaning to accuse

anyone or to send the message not to support Dr. . I was just confused

because first paragraph in the message said to come to the Hearing but then

it said Most Important was to finance the trial instead of attending the

Hearing. Right away my mind clicked back to what seemed like efforts to keep

people away from the last Hearing. I also wasn't pointing a finger at the

message sender but was trying to say ....I guess I wasn't as subtle as I

thought....that sometimes even the person we are all rallying for may be

influenced by certain people sometimes. I'm not saying that Dr. didn't

say what he did and I'm not saying not to send him money. I guess I just

wanted people to do what they thought was right and that's what Kay was

really saying anyway.

I had spoken to someone else about this and they said I should write and ask

for clarification. I'm sorry I did it in a way that caused any grief because

that wasn't my intention.

Margie T