May not be the harbinger of doom that we've all thought.
Kitchenmage has a post about McDonalds and their support of equal treatment for gay folks. Go read it. Please.
Wow. Who'd a thunk it? This sure as hell makes me feel better about the money they score off of me because of my ice tea addiction.
Showing posts with label things that make me hopeful. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things that make me hopeful. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Match It For Pratchett
Terry Pratchett fans have probably heard that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Earlier this week he donated $1,000,000.00 to aid in research related to Alzheimer's Disease. A movement has started to get his fans to donate what they can so they (we) can collectively match Mr. Pratchett's donation.
Match It For Pratchett has been set up as a clearinghouse for information on the movement.
If you're on Facebook, Match It For Pratchett.
The US and UK* URLs are:
UK: http://www.alzheimers-research.org.uk/
US: http://www.alz.org/index.asp
Terry Pratchett has brought a huge amount of joy to my life, and I can say with pride that the Fairbanks area has at least twenty more Pratchett fans because of my efforts. I've worked in research, I know there are no quick fixes or easy answers. Even small advances are expensive. Skilled researchers are not cheap, nor is good science. If you have a buck or two to spare, please consider donating to the cause. John and I will be.
Match It For Pratchett has been set up as a clearinghouse for information on the movement.
If you're on Facebook, Match It For Pratchett.
The US and UK* URLs are:
UK: http://www.alzheimers-research.org.uk/
US: http://www.alz.org/index.asp
Terry Pratchett has brought a huge amount of joy to my life, and I can say with pride that the Fairbanks area has at least twenty more Pratchett fans because of my efforts. I've worked in research, I know there are no quick fixes or easy answers. Even small advances are expensive. Skilled researchers are not cheap, nor is good science. If you have a buck or two to spare, please consider donating to the cause. John and I will be.
*What about Canada? I mean, it's a perfectly good country with a fine scientific history and heritage? Shouldn't the Canadians be included? Or could it be that I couldn't resist putting in a footnote on a Pratchett related post?
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