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Edited by Tom T:
4/23/2014 8:02:34 AM
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Calling the Underground Army: Please vote! (WERF has won, thank you for the support!!!!)
As some may be aware, last year I completed a swimathon to raise money for Endometriosis research. Thanks in large part to the tremendous support of this community, [url=http://www.justgiving.com/swim-marathon]over £550[/url] was raised for the cause.
I have not planned any charity events this year, but I would greatly appreciate it if you took a few moments to vote (via Facebook) for the [u]World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF)[/u] at [url]http://www.SistersGive.com[/url]. The winning charity will receive $10,000.
[spoiler]At the moment it looks likely that a cancer charity will win. Unlike cancer, Endometriosis research is not fuelled by billions each year, or supported by thousands of organisations. It is far easier to raise money for cancer due to much higher awareness and the associated fear-factor, but if I say "Endometriosis" most people will look blankly.
Endometriosis is a largely ignored epidemic which effects as many as 1 in 10 women during their prime years of life. It can cause infertility and, in more severe cases, debilitation, or death.
For lesser known conditions like Endometriosis, $10,000 is a hugely significant sum and will go a long way towards increasing awareness.[/spoiler]
Please vote as often as you can (I believe that you can vote daily*).
Thank you #SeventhColumn!
[quote]Edit: [b]*Just noticed voting does not end until 22nd of April. May want to set voting page as one of opening tabs on your internet browser.[/b][/quote]
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1 ReplyVote! Vote! Vote!
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3 RepliesMy girlfriend has fought endo for the past few years. Three surgeries later and thankfully she's at least has it to a manageable level. Thanks for the link, OP. Will vote and share.
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7 RepliesEdited by MiloOmega: 3/22/2014 7:29:39 PMI don't like FaceBook, but I will vote! I will somehow get the link to work and vote! Hmm, it is not coming up for me.
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Edited by Tom T: 4/23/2014 12:01:38 AMThe voting closes at midnight CST, only a few hours from now. WERF has the lead, but the gap has been rapidly closing. Every vote counts now, so please like the page and vote! Thank you!
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1 ReplyEdited by Tom T: 4/22/2014 11:49:40 PMThe voting closes tomorrow and WERF are in the lead! Thank you and keep voting, #SeventhColumn :)
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2 RepliesEdited by Capiton Render: 3/24/2014 12:15:33 PM>Good guy ex-mod >will vote >keep up the good work oldfoman >Voted just for you bebeh You better like this -blam!-ing post, or ill take it back.
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Wilco.
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5 RepliesUpdate Now in 2nd (just!): 1. National Ovarian [u]Cancer[/u] Coalition (NOCC) ---- 91 VOTES [b]2. World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) ---- 79 VOTES[/b] 3. Facing Our Risk of [u]Cancer[/u] Empowered (FORCE) ---- 76 VOTES 4. SHARE [u]Cancer[/u] Support ---- 27 VOTES Cancer is the go-to good cause for most people; it is encouraging that we have broken the monopoly. When broken down, ovarian cancer is very rare, impacting 1 in 58 women - the majority of which are over 60 - but the greater awareness and fear factor of cancer is so far edging out a condition that impacts 1 in 10 women during their prime years of life. We're doing very well so far. Please keep voting so we can hit the top spot!
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5 RepliesHey Tom you may want to edit the title with (New Kitchen 8). I bet that will help get more votes.
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2 RepliesI caqn't find the vote site. I tried searching for [quote]World Endometriosis Research Foundation[/quote] on facebook, but I only found two fan sites, or whateves.
