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This has also been posted on the "Memorial for Sandy ( Zooke ) chosen" thread at http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=465086&page=4


Ok, here's the particulars of how to contribute to the Zooke Breast Cancer Research Memorial Fund:

1. Visit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Website at http://www.bcrfcure.org/sup_howyoucan.html ( which is the "How to donate page." )

2. Decide what method you want to use to donate. As far as I know at this point, they accept personal checks and international money orders, in addition to all the usual methods of donating: credit cards ( not sure about debit cards ), USPS money orders, etc.

3. To make sure that they know your contribution is in Sandy's ( Zooke's ) memory, write "In memory of Zooke" on your check or money order, or just tell them if you make your donation by phone.

NOTE: "When you make a donation online, after filling out your information on the first screen, you will have the opportunity to make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one, and you will be able to request that we send an acknowledgment of this gift to whomever you designate." [ From their Website ]

Do NOT request that an acknowledgement of your gift be sent to anyone on NS, including me! The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has gratiously agreed to compile a total and let us know what it is.

If you have questions/problems you can either let me know or call them direct, toll-free at 1-866-FIND-A-CURE (346-3228). For those who live outside the US, just let me know and I'll ask them.

Please keep in mind that all contributions are welcome, that this is a very worthy and important cause, and that any contributions we make will be in loving memory of a very wonderful woman. Our little contribution could be enough to put some researcher on the right track to beat this terrible disease.

would rather contribute to other causes, thanx.

Vegetarianistica']would rather contribute to other causes, thanx.
Which is perfectly ok. We just thought that making a donation to that which killed our friend would be a nice memorial to her. We did take a poll after all, and everyone had an opportunity to vote and comment.

Which is perfectly ok. We just thought that making a donation to that which killed our friend would be a nice memorial to her. We did take a poll after all, and everyone had an opportunity to vote and comment.

didn't mean to be thoughtless.. but i never read that thread because i never knew her, and i'm new here. i don't join bandwagons of mourners if i don't know anything about the person. sorry to have offended you.

Vegetarianistica']didn't mean to be thoughtless.. but i never read that thread because i never knew her, and i'm new here. i don't join bandwagons of mourners if i don't know anything about the person. sorry to have offended you.
Oh ... none taken! I was just trying to explain. :)

Bump this please, just as a reminder. :)

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Thank you! :D

Eutrusca, this is a great cause.

Unfortunately, I haven't any money :( My life savings at the moment hovers around 78 cents.

Eutrusca, this is a great cause.

Unfortunately, I haven't any money :( My life savings at the moment hovers around 78 cents.

*crap!* i've only got 53 cents and a damn flattened tourist penny from some museum..

Terrific!

I will donate what I can in a few days when the pay comes in. :)

Thanks, Eut.

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Vegetarianistica']*crap!* i've only got 53 cents and a damn flattened tourist penny from some museum..

See, the funny thing is that you were kidding.

Vegetarianistica']didn't mean to be thoughtless.. but i never read that thread because i never knew her, and i'm new here. i don't join bandwagons of mourners if i don't know anything about the person. sorry to have offended you.

then why did you come in here and post? That was rude.

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Dear (Syniks):

On behalf of Evelyn Lauder and our entire organization, I would like to thank you for your thoughtful contribution of $(not telling) to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in memory of Zooke (Nation States General Forum) .

Our investment in the most brilliant minds in breast cancer research is moving us ever closer to our objective of prevention and a cure. Three important new advances in breast cancer treatment recommendations, all announced in May 2005, were made possible by research funds from BCRF. Two of these are new developments in the use of Herceptin and Avastin in breast cancer treatment, represent targeted therapies – drugs that attack tumors directly, often without the side effects of normal chemotherapy. The third is demonstration through a long-term trial that a low-fat diet can decrease the chances of cancer recurrence. These advances will radically improve breast cancer treatment and prevention and save the lives of thousands of women and men. We are proud to have contributed significantly to these life-changing research developments but we know our journey to a cure is not yet over.

This year, we have strengthened our efforts to fund research that produces results. We raised a record-breaking $25.5 million that is supporting the work of 110 researchers worldwide in 2005-2006, as we continue to receive the highest ratings from charity evaluators including Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy. In December of 2004, Money magazine named BCRF one of America’s top eight charities. We are proud to be recognized for providing our donors a direct line to the very best clinical and genetic research.

None of this would be possible without your steadfast support. We thank you for believing in BCRF and in the promise of a world without breast cancer.

Sincerely,

Myra J. Biblowit

Amen.

I didn't know Zooke very well, I must admit. However, on the times I did come across her, regardless of whether or not we agreed on the specific issue, her compassion and ability to articulate herself always struck me. When she posted the thread about how her cancer had spread, I was reduced to a silent tear, despite the fact I hardly knew her. Hearing of her death genuinely upset me; funny how an internet forum can become such a community.

The point of this is to say that, even though in some ways I have little right to comment since I didn't know her well, I felt that it was still appropriate and right to donate something in her memory. Furthermore, the cause is such a deserving one.

My donation was not large, but hopefully every little helps. I hope that, as a collective, we can make some difference.

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Thanks for all your work in putting this together, Eutrusca!

I didn't know Zooke very well, I must admit. However, on the times I did come across her, regardless of whether or not we agreed on the specific issue, her compassion and ability to articulate herself always struck me. When she posted the thread about how her cancer had spread, I was reduced to a silent tear, despite the fact I hardly knew her. Hearing of her death genuinely upset me; funny how an internet forum can become such a community.

The point of this is to say that, even though in some ways I have little right to comment since I didn't know her well, I felt that it was still appropriate and right to donate something in her memory. Furthermore, the cause is such a deserving one.

My donation was not large, but hopefully every little helps. I hope that, as a collective, we can make some difference.
Much, much appreciated, Kazcaper. Thank you! :fluffle:

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Thanks for all your work in putting this together, Eutrusca!
It was the least I could do for our Zooke. I miss her so much!

Thank you for contributing! :fluffle:

Much, much appreciated, Kazcaper. Thank you! :fluffle:Very welcome :)

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tag for doing so later (subscribe to thread thing still broken)

Back Up top for Zooke & Breast Cancer Research...

tag for doing so later (subscribe to thread thing still broken)
what he said..... bump