Recently there have been a series of diaries in response to a plea for help from TiaRachel:
Friday, Nov 14th: So. Um. I need some help. by TiaRachel. This was the plea for help posted by Tia. We are trying to raise $7,000.00 to allow Tia a stable financial future. Please help her as much as possible.
Saturday, Nov 15th: There, but for the Grace.... An Appeal for Help, with a Match by Dallasdoc.
Sunday, Nov 16th: Aji for TiaRachel: When There Aren't Enough Spoons In the World: Helping a Friend Dig Out by Aji (posted on her behalf by Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse).
Monday, Nov 17th: We Are Family...We Take Care of Our Own by JoanMar.
This diary continues the series, with two more to follow in the next two days. TiaRachel is in a bind. All too many folks are struggling financially or are facing health issues. She is facing both and can use some help. I won't go into detail here because following the links above will familiarize you with the situation. But I hope I can focus attention on her needs with some insight.
She is a long-time Kossack, having joined in November of 2004. She has written a remarkable 1089 diaries. Her familiarity to the community is probably based on the years of producing the TDS/TCR diaries, the last of which she posted on September 26 of this year. Perhaps that was a foreshadowing of recognition of trouble ahead.
There's such a spectrum of health and financial situations in the country at large and in our wonderful community here at Daily Kos. As the holiday season approaches and spending ramps up it's sometimes easy to ignore the reality of people's difficulties, especially for those of us who are on an even keel. And if you will excuse the metaphor, even on even keel, it only takes a small wave to tip a craft and start it sinking.
I noted one line from Aji's diary which jumped out at me: "It's what I expect in a culture where a lack of empathy is not merely institutionalized, but celebrated." That may be true in the culture at large but here in our community it is the opposite. I have been amazed and touched so often by what we have done in terms of financial and emotional support for members in times of need. Over 100 quilts have been created for Kossacks by Sara R, and as a matter of fact we recently were able to help Sara and her sister in their time of need. Many times I have seen that a contributor himself or herself is low in funds and promises to contribute "when a check or payment" arrives. Empathy right there.
So if you have a bit to share with TiaRachel it would be a good investment to do so in the next few days. It's an excellent thing to contribute to large charities and obviously to political campaigns but even a small contribution to her will help in a very direct and focussed way.
If you choose to use the option of obtaining her address for a mail contribution, be patient. I am awaiting her response for that very thing, as well as information on the up-to-date totals.
Thanks for reading. I love this community.
Fundraising Update
TiaRachel seems to be having connectivity issues today. We wanted to let everyone know that as of this evening, the fundraising total stood at $3,330.00. We are aiming for $7,000.00.
Thanks for your incredible generosity and also for making a difference in Tia's life.
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Please Help TiaRachel
If you've never used PayPal to send money to anyone, it is really simple.
- Go to PayPal.com. You do not have to have an account to send money.
- Click Send Money to Family and Friends.
- Enter TiaRachel's email address (which is tiarachelgordon@gmail.com) and amount you are sending. The sender's name is visible to the recipient
- If you'd rather send a check in the mail, you can Kosmail TiaRachel to get her mailing address.
Diary Schedule - All Times Are Eastern
Friday, Nov 14th: So. Um. I need some help. by TiaRachel. This was the plea for help posted by Tia. We are trying to raise $7,000.00 to allow Tia a stable financial future. Please help her as much as possible.
Saturday, Nov 15th: There, but for the Grace.... An Appeal for Help, with a Match by Dallasdoc.
Sunday, Nov 16th: Aji for TiaRachel: When There Aren't Enough Spoons In the World: Helping a Friend Dig Out by Aji (posted on her behalf by Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse).
Monday, Nov 17th: We Are Family...We Take Care of Our Own by JoanMar.
Tuesday, Nov 18th: 6:00 pm by side pocket.
Wednesday, Nov 19th: 9:00 pm by ericlewis0.
Thursday, Nov 20th: 5:30 pm by bobswern.
Please tip/rec these diaries and republish to your Daily Kos Groups. Link to your Facebook pages. Tweet to your friends. Many thanks on behalf of the entire fundraising team.
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