Easily the most awkward part of being a St. Jude Hero is actually asking for the money. Very few people are comfortable asking others, and particularly friends, family, and others they are close to, for money, even for a charity.
Why do it? A few years back, I participated in a leadership program called the Lasallian Leadership Institute (LLI). Another member of the program was basically his school's "director of giving programs"; which is to say, he's the guy who asks for money. He was asked by a doctor, "Anthony, isn't it hard to ask people for money like this?" I'll never forget his response: "No. Because I believe in the mission of the school where I'm at. It's easy to ask for support for something you truly believe in."
I believe in the NEED for places like St. Jude, where children with catastrophic illnesses are treated without regards to money. No family pays for transportation, lodging, or any part of the process not covered by an insurance program, and having insurance is NOT a prerequisite for treatment there.
Oh, and after my friend Anthony said what he said, the doctor looked at him and said, "How much do you want?"
peace, love, happiness,
Tom
2T4:7
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