December 3, 2012
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Am I an Opportunist Bastard for this?
After doing a TON of research I’ve finally found a local charity I can support while running a promotion for my business.
Marley’s Mission
They are great, and they have a great story! Here’s an excerpt:
“In July of 2009, at home with her family in a small Northeast Pennsylvania town, a 5 year old girl was brutally attacked in her own room by a complete stranger. Police immediately responded and captured the girl’s attacker. He has been prosecuted and is currently serving a life sentence.
Immediately after the arrest, the outpouring of support from the community was overwhelming. A fund was established for the benefit of the little girl and her family. With these funds, the family moved from their home to try to start a new life. As a longstanding wish of their daughter, the family also bought the little girl a horse.
After limited success with traditional therapy, a horse was infused into her daughter’s therapy regimen. Immediately, a recognizable change was witnessed. For the first time since the attack, the mother of the young victim saw a glimmer of her daughter that had not been seen since July 2009.
It was at this time that April Loposky realized that if a horse can have such a dramatic and positive impact on the healing process of her daughter, why couldn’t it help other childhood victims of abuse… Marley’s Mission was born.” (read the rest here)
Here’s the first AD for the promotion, tell me what you think in the comments!
Comments (14)
I think you’re an opportunist bastard.
@FattiesGonnaFat - Please explain.
I can’t see the picture.
That sounds like a wonderful program! – Oh and I can’t see the picture either.
I think it’s not loading.
It sounds like a good thing on the surface and I guess if the program helps even one person, it’s okay. I don’t see how the ad makes you an oppportunist or a bastard.
It sounds like a great charity.
Maybe I just don’t get why that would make you an opportunist but it sounds like a great program!
I believe fattiesgonnafat was being facetious (at least that’s what I thought.) This is a great program, and I think your ad looks very good! Bravo!
It’s a great cause, definitely noble, and I’ve heard about the healing nature of the equine before, but honestly, you should’ve done more research and supported an environmental group or invested in renewable energy such as solar or wind. There will be no horses or grassy fields or eventually any little girls left if we don’t take control of our actions and heed Global Warming. Propaganda? Take the time to watch the videos – search around on your own terms – I don’t care – just be informed!
http://acquiredthought.xanga.com/770121133/wmp-eye-openers/
Shameless self-promotion? No. I just want to bring awareness to the things people really need to be focusing on.
That’s all fine and dandy and melts out pretty hearts but if you are new to business you are not going to survive in this country giving away your capital to a charity when you are going to need that money to reinvest in your business. That’s why most Christians who tithe fail at business.
Nice in keeping with the season… plus those smaller charities are the ones usually needing of assistance the most and the publicity can’t hurt. Nicely done!
I can’t see the picture either.
No, you’re not an opportunist bastard, and anyway, seizing an opportunity =/= being a bastard.
@Kellsbella - I think so too, but it turned into a decent title. haha