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So this is my busy season at work, hence commentaries on current events being replaced with posts about Kitty Cat Warriors and hipster scumbags trying to drag their babies into a bar with them. I finally listened to a voicemail I received last week from one of the organizers behind “Over the Edge,” who had wanted to see how my fundraising was going and if I had any questions.
Whoops!
So anyway, here’s my pitch:
I’m participating in Over the Edge, which is a benefit for the New York chapter of the Special Olympics. The first 100 individuals to raise over $1,000 will have the pleasure of repelling off the side of the Crowne Plaza.
Why not make me one of those?
A little bit goes a long way. Even as little as $10 will help. If I don’t get to repel down the side of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, who cares? The worst that will happen is that money will go to a great cause. But to help us get to that point and more importantly raise more funds for the Special Olympics, I’ve come up with some incentives for you:
Not pictured: Kevin Marshall, who on September 16th might DIE
With a donation of…
$50 - You get a personal shout-out from YOURS TRULY on Twitter! Holy crap, that’s hyooooge!
$100 – You’ll be added to the Official Honor Roll of Awesome Individuals and mentioned in a blog post! Sweet sassy molassy, that’s even hyooger!
$150 – I will write a flattering, borderine romantic (or outright – your preference) poem about you and post it to the blog. Minimum of 8 lines.
$200 – I will write a blog post on the topic of your choosing. Minimum 400 words.
$300 – I’ll wear any item of clothing, your choice, at the event so long as it doesn’t interfere with safety.
We need to be one of the first 100 participants to raise $1,000 by September 1st. There’s no time to wait! Give now!
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16 Responses to I swear, I’m going to go to the top of the Crowne Plaza and jump off
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Thank you, Kevin, for participating in this amazing (and frightening) event! My son has autism and I fully expect him to win a swimming event in the Special Olympics some day. You’ve got my donation – and my gratitude. :-)
Amy - Awesome and thanks! Best of luck to your son. I’m sure he’s got a gold medla in his future. :D
zlz -
I anticipate
your generous donation.
If not, then oh well.
My curiosity may finally be satiated! Last year, I left work and saw folks rappelling off the Crowne Plaza roof. Now I believe I understand why.
Donation coming forthwith, I am unable to from work! You only mention $50+ donation motivators; for $10 can I get an indifferent haiku?
If I can come up with a particularly ridiculous blog post, I may go all the way to $200. Perhaps “The Social/Economic Impact of Nyan Cat”? Do we get to specify a minimum number of words?
hmmmm… i would love to see you wearing some hello kitty…
somehow saying “be careful” dosen’t seem like enough. do you have life insurance? i hope you dont die. anywho, great cause, u have my donation!
I donated substantially less than the amounts that get me a cool prize. Because I am poor. So I don’t even get a “your car will get egged by Kevin Marshall” or anything? Hmmph. (Disclaimer – please don’t egg my poor car. I never wash the thing; eggs would be there for the rest of its lifespan.)
Amy – as a thank you for your donation, I will throw a harmless cheese sandwich at your car.
Sister – “I hope you don’t die.” THAT’S WHAT WE CALL LOVE YOU GUYS
Thank you Kevin for supporting this organization. My sister runs on the track and field team, and it is sad to see how much the state budget cuts have hurt this wonderful opportunity for disabled kids. I have added my donation to your endeavor.
Kevin – this is awesome, FINALLY a fundraising event different from the same old things! I love it, and you have my support!
All set! :) Thank you for the poem.
Will there be a SEEN album for this event? I mean if there is any possiblity of you losing your life it would only be appropriate to show dozens (if not hundreds) of people grouped together with indifferent smiles…similar to the ‘table’ photos at weddings.
If we’re lucky, the clothing items chosen by the $300 donors will be captured as a fuzzy blur in the background of photo 26 of 312.
Another $25.95 on its way to you for the cause, my brother…
@KEVIN – I have yet to have my car bombarded by your promised harmless cheese sandwich!
(What would a HARMFUL cheese sandwich be like???)
Amy – Cheese…with ACID INSTEAD OF MAYONNAISE
Okay, harmless it is. :-)