The title says it all.
After just over a week of asking for something as simple as a click, Patrick O’Bryant achieved his goal of 2500 followers on Saturday night. The result? As of 10:30pm Saturday, we have $8830 confirmed as pledged to the Team Up Foundation and I am still getting emails and DMs. If you would still like to donate, feel free to use the “donate” button on the Team Up page and make your donation on behalf of Patrick O’Bryant. If you feel you don’t want to use your credit card, please mail your donation directly to the Foundation, again noting the reason for your donation. If you do decide to donate, please DM me on twitter (@altraps) or email me at altraps@altraps.com to let me know the amount so I can keep a tally.
I have had more than a few people ask not to be identified as pledging and I can understand it. I’ve received a few messages from people asking me to help them raise money since I started this and, while flattered, it’s not my specialty nor do I have the deepest of pockets. Also, this whole movement was thanks to 2500+ people. Sure, I made the first financial motion, but the wave of emotion, giving, and enthusiasm was made from a lot of ripples. Everybody had a part in this and hopefully you take something from it.
Again, many many thanks to Patrick and fortressman for financially being huge right out of the gate. Just between them the Foundation will be able to help many people. From there, though, more than 25 people and organizations have stepped up with pledges to charity for something that is free. Almost 30 people, most all strangers to each other, stepped up to donate money to a charity on behalf of a guy who plays the game they love to watch. Where amazing happens, indeed.
Sunsfan4life and Liston checked in daily with ideas and inspirational messages to both Patrick and myself. Neither showed any doubt, both called in favours, and not one of them asked for any recognition. I’ve never met either of them, but I’m glad I know them.
Nat77, DocNaismith, Romy Aquino, etc etc etc……never let the end goal fade from peoples minds. RT’d, blogged and rallied for the cause. Many thanks.
Finally, sincere thanks to everyone listed here. You made amazing happen. Be proud.
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way to goooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Where amazing happens, indeed." +1 Great work Scott!!