Author Topic: How to contribute to sending flowers/condolences to Australia  (Read 186804 times)

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How to contribute to sending flowers/condolences to Australia
« on: January 24, 2008, 05:31:03 am »
Is there any way we can get the Bettermostians' gathered condolences out to Heath's family?

Last edit:  We have donated $1,350.13 Australian Dollars to the David Wirrpanda Foundation in Heath's memory, as of April 21, 2008.  Thanks so much, Brokies!  Go here to see their thank-you note.

Edit:  Here is the current plan.   We will be sending flowers to the funeral as well as putting a notice in the West Australian expressing our condolences. 
The text of the message is here:  http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,16585.msg323534.html#msg323534


To send your contribution via PayPal, go to paypal.com; choose "send money."  The account is ****** (Meryl's account).

To send a check, PM Meryl for the address to send it to.



Final Update:  44 PayPal donations totaling $1,503.83.  Four via mail totaling $85.00.

Total Contributions = $1,588.83

Total Disbursed for Condolence Ad Expenses = $304.58

« Last Edit: April 21, 2008, 12:32:18 pm by Meryl »

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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2008, 09:21:10 am »
Wouldn't it be great and meaningful to post a page or a half-page condolence from Bettermostians in the AU local paper ?
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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2008, 09:46:02 am »
This is a very good idea.  Do any Aussie's know which paper would be the most appropriate?
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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2008, 10:39:31 am »
Some of our Australian members may be able to help.  Keep in mind Heath's family is now in NYC.
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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2008, 11:20:55 am »
I think some kind of acknowledgement to the family is a great idea.  It could even be a privately sent card or letter.  Or maybe a published condolensce in addition to a privately sent card/letter.  From our whole community I mean.


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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2008, 02:09:16 pm »
I think this is a great idea. If it were published in an Australian paper, the family and so many others would see it and/or know about it.

If this is done and funds are needed, please send out PMs. I would be more than happy to contribute.

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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2008, 02:46:11 pm »
I definitely feel that our community should express their condolences either publicly and/or privately. This is our chance to truly express how much Heath impacted our lives - particularly in BBM, but also in general.
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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2008, 03:00:39 pm »
I think it's a great idea and would be happy to contribute.

How should we go about organizing this?


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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2008, 03:05:42 pm »
That's a really good idea.  You guys are so thoughtful...just had to say that!
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Re: Is there any way....
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2008, 03:15:31 pm »
I think it's a great idea and would be happy to contribute.

How should we go about organizing this?


Good question Amanda - should we take a community poll regarding public and/or private condolence? Further, if public, find out what the local media/newspaper is, cost, etc., and if members are willing to contribute, etc. I feel this could become a missed opportunity, but we do have some time to figure out, and how to proceed and  organize this. I'm glad to do whatever I can in this regard.
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