On Friday I presented a check to our patient on behalf of everyone who donated to help his family recover from the loss of their home in a fire. The final total donated through the ChipIn page was $1605 after PayPal removed their fees (which enraged me but I didn’t know another way to collect funds). The fee for the cashier’s check was $6, so I handed over a check for $1600.
I wish I had a video that captured his face when he saw the amount! He was truly in disbelief. He just muttered “Oh my! Oh my!”, his eyes asking us if this was real. His study manager and I were giggling like little kids we were so giddy. I then told him that more money was coming from the Frozen Pea Fund. At this point I think he was struggling to maintain his composure, which got me all choked up, I admit it 
He couldn’t thank you enough!
He had been coming in for treatment every day last week and I could see that he was exhausted. On top of that, he had to come alone that day. I know what you did not only made that day more bearable for him, but it probably made his entire week! Or month!
You did such a wonderful and kind thing and I’m so proud to be associated with you all. My heart is bursting. Thank you so much!
[...] I have a small quote in the story about early adopters, as I explained to Buggs that the most beneficial time for non-profits to benefit from social media is NOW. I also spoke at length about Michelle Calabretta, Dr. Miggy, who’s social media work at MD Anderson, and with groups such as I’m Too Young For This (I2Y), has successfully raised awareness to the monster health care industry, that there is a place that social media can affect change within their organization. Don’t believe it, check this out. [...]
By: Chron: Social Media + Non-Profits « CosmoPolitician on July 5, 2008
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