Autism Speaks.....will You Listen?

[JJEC]

My son Adam has Autism, we are trying to raise funds for Autism Research.

The Link: http://www.walknowforautism.org/c.ghKKIUPF...JfOUKqIYLaMVJwE

You can help by:

 

1. Join Our Team and Walk with us!

2. Donate some money to help us reach our Goal!

3. Pass this Email onto someone you know that has been affected by Autism!

 

Thank you for your support! If you would like more info please contact me!

[email protected]

Edited April 8, 2008 by JJEC

[JJEC]

How does I thinking of buying a dog get more replies my posting? Does any one here know anyone with Autism? Will anyone help? Just pass on the link if you can't walk with us or if you can't donate. You all have contacts help us out please.

Thank you.

[Computer]

Odds are you probably didn't give a shit about autism until your son was born with it.

 

Unfortunately we're all the same way.

Edited April 8, 2008 by Computer

[Prometheon]

Jesus, that was pretty harsh, Ryan.

 

My thoughts: while I do care about autism (I've worked with autistic kids, and have done "my part" in the past), I come to this message board for discussion and fun, not to essentially be solicited too. Perhaps others feel the same.

 

No offense intended whatsoever, and I sincerely wish you and your family the best of luck.

[RicardoObviouso]

as unfortunate as it is, ryan nailed it. furthermore; you're asking for donations on a board where members come for entertainment. you're barking up the wrong tree.

 

don't be bitter about your serious post not getting as much attention as a far less serious one... american idol will always get more votes than the presidential election.

[JJEC]

I agree and understand all of your thoughts, my main goal is to create awareness, and in a small way I have done just that.

Thank you!

[Azalroth]

Besides the above reasons I'm a very skeptical internet user as I'm a computer tech and have seen many hoaxes for these sorts of things

[decomposinglight]

I care, but I'd feel more comfortable donating on my own terms. Also, I agree with Snatch Catcher; not really the right place for this. Most of the serious stuff goes in the Politics section, and it could have a place there if you've been watching the news about vaccines inciting autistic tendencies. People care, but it's probably not as dear to their hearts as the issues that have affected them personally. The people who are going to donate to your charity are families affected by autism, not random Matthew Good fans.

[little miss sunshine]

To add, I have never seen you post anything other than this. While I care about autism, I don't know you or your family. Right know I am too busy trying to promote organ donation awareness.

[Jarrod]

I'll donate my liver!

[Hyphnip]

I'll donate an organ! IN MY PANTS!

[Crusader]

don't shit up a serious thread kids.

[little miss sunshine]

I'll donate my liver!

Do you even want to hear my response to that?

 

Wish it had been you and not my mother to donate. Don't be a fuckhead.