Show Me the Money, Honey
Joelle said before her coffee on July 25, 2008
I recently added my little donation box over on the sidebar there, as I do every year for AIDS Walk. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to participate this year; I thought I might be in England or England might be here, but due to pissy little things like visas and red tape, plans are in limbo. So, in lieu of red tape… red ribbon!
I love participating in AIDS Walk… most of the time I walk by myself except that one year that GC drove down from Imperial Valley (I think?) to walk with me. That was fun! So, if anyone is inclined to hoof it with me roughly 3-point-some-odd miles on an early Sunday morning with the promise of Bloody Marys in our future, you’re more than welcome.
I miss running Rock the Walk. I sometimes get sad that I surrendered it to my estranged friend because not only was it my idea… it was a good one! The ‘friend’ did nothing with it, even though she promised to maintain it, letting the domain name go so some guy in Great Britain owns it now. Lucky him. (In fact, I couldn’t even get my ‘friend’ to walk with me — it was all about being cool and looking like a charitable person.) But that’s ok… I’ll just walk and get a free t-shirt and enjoy an ice pop from the nice volunteers who hand them out while you’re walking. It’s not about recognition for me… I’m just bummed I no longer have that avenue with which to raise more money for this cause.
I don’t need to wax macabre on a Friday about all the reasons why we need to provide support and services for those living with HIV/AIDS all over the U.S. What I can do is ask if you could throw a dollar into my kitty, or whatever you’re willing to donate. I’m walking whether I’ve got a three dollars or three thousand,but every little bit helps. If you’re don’t feel like kicking cash my way, consider walking with me, if you’re in the area. Or, if you have an AIDS Walk in your city, sign up and hustle your own tuchus for donations or volunteer at the event. There are many way in which you can help. I hope you will. 
Happy Friday everyone!
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Hey, I remember that. I still have the shirt, too! That was a whole lot of fun. I really should participate again. Anyway, I’ve just made my donation. It’s not much but I hope it helps.
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
Thanks, gc! I appreciate it.
from Monroe, OH • Cocktail: Espresso Martini
Heading over to donate right after I leave this comment! I think you can make these walks a lot of fun when you’re passionate about a cause. I do the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk every October, and it’s always a blast!
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
Thank you so much, michelle.
I really enjoy the walks, too. I’ll keep my eye out for your donation jar…
from Crazy, USA
been seeing you blog about this every year, I think it’s great. I hit your jar again this year
I do walks here in WI for the AIDS walk and the Memory Walk (for Alzheimer’s research) - - all good causes that leave good feelings (my thighs thank me, too). Good luck!
from Beirut
What a wonderful event you are participating in. I think any help is great help and thanks to people like you that get involved it is proof that we can help change the world for the better one person at a time. :o)
from San Diego, CA • Cocktail: slightly dirty Grey Goose martini
@Lisa: Thanks for your donation!
You’re always such a great supporter; I really appreciate it.
@Aaliyah: Thanks very much!
Sad about Rock The Walk, and about the former friend.