Mary Shortridge 914 Fundraiser Post, Second Draft Added |
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Mary Shortridge 914 Fundraiser Post, Second Draft Added |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 19 2009, 09:00 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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Many of you have followed the progress of the Mary Shortridge 914 in Kansas this year. Thank you to everyone who has contributed large and small. It's hard not to be inspired by her mission. Mary and her family's efforts have been to restore a rusty '72 1.7 to daily driver condition, as a tribute to her late brother Lee who owned and loved the car for over 10 years (????). Lee held a special place in his heart for his 914, as many of us do. Unfortunately, his life ended too early in a car accident during a time of supporting his family. From what Mary has told us, he was an extraordinary man. Since his death, his car had continued to deteriorate significantly. Mary and her family decided to rebuild his 914, with a purpose of keeping his spirit alive. She had no idea it would be such an extensive and expensive task, but to her surprise, many of us 914 world members have joined her quest. Today, we are asking for donations and volunteers to make the final push both in dollars and muscle. We have a final list of parts needed, and we are looking to assemble a team of volunteers to decend on a small town in Kansas to get it done. Your donation will go towards the last remaining parts, supporting a qualified Porsche mechanic to be flown in to oversee the safe reassembly, and to FINISH the restoration. Donantions can be made by Paypal. PM RobW for details. Thank you for being a part of this 914world community and lending a hand. *********** DRAFT *************** |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 14 2009, 10:07 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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By now most everyone has heard of Mary Shortridge. Thank you to everyone for chipping in. Every contribution has counted. Unlike many of our projects, hers WILL BE FINISHED. She has a target date (drive #1) on March 21st - the first day of Spring. It will be a special day for Mary, and special day for all of us. We are organizing a team of 914 world volunteers to descend upon Garden City, Kansas to finish what Mary started, and to honor her family. Without being too specific, Mary has been through a lot, and many of us have been changed by knowing her. We will see her complete this 914 build. With the approval of the 914 world admins, we are going to pass the hat around and raise some dollars both for buying the last few parts on the parts list AND support the volunteers who will donate their time to be at the build. Another post will be created to enlist volunteers. The more we can raise, the more we can be sure that the right people can be there to get it put together right. 100% of proceeds will go towards the efforts to finish building her car safely. The paypal email for donations is: edwardblume@gmail.com We know times are tough, but if we all help out just a little bit... we can make great things happen for a very deserving person and her family. Thank you. |
rick 918-S |
Nov 14 2009, 11:20 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,680 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
RobW prepared the following opening request for your help with the blessing of Mary Shortridge and her family. Rob has offered to handle the accounting for this 914 event.
During our drive Rob will provide us all with a report of our progress. Draft #2 By now most everyone has heard of Mary Shortridge. Thank you to everyone for chipping in. Every contribution has counted. Unlike many of our projects, hers WILL BE FINISHED. She has a target date (drive #1) on March 21st - the first day of Spring. It will be a special day for Mary, and special day for all of us. We are organizing a team of 914 world volunteers to descend upon Garden City, Kansas to finish what Mary started, and to honor her family. Without being too specific, Mary has been through a lot, and many of us have been changed by knowing her. We will see her complete this 914 build. With the approval of the 914 world admins, we are going to pass the hat around and raise some dollars both for buying the last few parts on the parts list AND support the volunteers who will donate their time to be at the build. Another post will be created to enlist volunteers. The more we can raise, the more we can be sure that the right people can be there to get it put together right. 100% of proceeds will go towards the efforts to finish building her car safely. The paypal email for donations is: edwardblume@gmail.com We know times are tough, but if we all help out just a little bit... we can make great things happen for a very deserving person and her family. Thank you. I like this draft. But when I post it I will not be taking the credit for it's content. I don't want reveal our behind the scenes work but I want add an intro so people will know this was prepared by you Rob. Credit where credit is due. None of this will be posted without Marys approval |
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