Post by carolinagm on Jul 22, 2004 21:46:28 GMT -5
I got this from a friend in my email... i would like to share it with you guys ;D
> Subject: Donations Please
>
> Since September 11, 2001, Americans and Canadians have come together as
> > never before in our generation. We have banded together to overcome
> > tremendous adversity. We have weathered direct attacks on our own soil,
> wars
> > overseas, corporate/government scandal, layoffs, unemployment, stock
> price
> > plunges, droughts, fires, mad cow, SARS, high gasoline prices, and a
> > myriad of economic and physical disasters both great and small. But
> now,
> we
> > must come together once again to overcome our greatest challenge yet.
> >
> > Hundreds of Professional Hockey players in our very own nation are
> going
> > to be locked out, living at well below the seven-figure salary level.
> And
> as
> > if that weren't bad enough they could be deprived of their life giving
> pay
> > for several months, possibly longer, as a result of the upcoming lockout
> > situation. But you can help!
> >
> > For only $20,835 a month, about $694.50 a day (that's less than the
> cost
> of
> > a large screen projection TV) you can help an NHL player remain
> economically
> > viable during his time of need. This contribution by no means solves the
> > problem as it barely covers the annual minimum salary, but it's a start,
> and
> > every little bit will help!
> >
> > Although $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, to a hockey
> player
> > it could mean the difference between spending the lockout golfing in
> > Florida or on a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars
> is
> > nothing more than a month's rent, half a mortgage payment, or a month of
> > medical insurance, but to a hockey player, $700 will partially replace
> his
> > daily salary.
> >
> > Your commitment of less than $700 a day will enable a player to buy that
> > home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexus for a new
> Ferrari,
> > or enjoy a weekend in Rio.
> >
> > How will I know that I'm Helping?
> >
> > Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the player
> you
> > sponsor. Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real
> > estate, and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home.
> Plus,
> > upon signing up for this program, you will receive an unsigned photo of
> the
> > player lounging during the lockout on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean
> > (for a signed photo, please include an additional $150). Put the photo
> on
> > your refrigerator to remind you of other peoples' suffering.
> >
> > HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?
> >
> > Your NHL player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just wants
> > to help in a time of need. Although the player won't know your name,
> he
> > will be able to make collect calls to your home via a special
> operator
> > in case additional funds are needed for unforeseen expenses.
> >
> > YES, I WANT TO HELP!
> >
> > I would like to sponsor a locked out NHL player. My preference is (check
> > below):
> >
> > [ ] Forward [ ] Defenseman [ ] Goaltender [ ] Entire team (Please call
> our
> > 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific team - $10 per minute) [ ]
> > Jaromir Jagr (Higher cost: $32,000 per day)
> >
> > Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for the duration
> of
> > the lockout. Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored,
> > along with an Jaromir Jagr 2001 Income Statement and my very own Bob
> > Goodenow (Executive Director of the NHLPA player's Union) pin to wear
> > proudly on my hat (include $80 for hat).
> >
> > Your Name: _______________________
> >
> > Telephone Number: _______________________
> >
> > Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
> >
> > [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other
> >
> > Signature: _______________________
> >
> >
> >
> > Alternate card (when the primary card exceeds its credit limit):
> >
> > Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
> >
> > [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other
> >
> > Signature: _______________________
> >
> >
>
>
> Subject: Donations Please
>
> Since September 11, 2001, Americans and Canadians have come together as
> > never before in our generation. We have banded together to overcome
> > tremendous adversity. We have weathered direct attacks on our own soil,
> wars
> > overseas, corporate/government scandal, layoffs, unemployment, stock
> price
> > plunges, droughts, fires, mad cow, SARS, high gasoline prices, and a
> > myriad of economic and physical disasters both great and small. But
> now,
> we
> > must come together once again to overcome our greatest challenge yet.
> >
> > Hundreds of Professional Hockey players in our very own nation are
> going
> > to be locked out, living at well below the seven-figure salary level.
> And
> as
> > if that weren't bad enough they could be deprived of their life giving
> pay
> > for several months, possibly longer, as a result of the upcoming lockout
> > situation. But you can help!
> >
> > For only $20,835 a month, about $694.50 a day (that's less than the
> cost
> of
> > a large screen projection TV) you can help an NHL player remain
> economically
> > viable during his time of need. This contribution by no means solves the
> > problem as it barely covers the annual minimum salary, but it's a start,
> and
> > every little bit will help!
> >
> > Although $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, to a hockey
> player
> > it could mean the difference between spending the lockout golfing in
> > Florida or on a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars
> is
> > nothing more than a month's rent, half a mortgage payment, or a month of
> > medical insurance, but to a hockey player, $700 will partially replace
> his
> > daily salary.
> >
> > Your commitment of less than $700 a day will enable a player to buy that
> > home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexus for a new
> Ferrari,
> > or enjoy a weekend in Rio.
> >
> > How will I know that I'm Helping?
> >
> > Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the player
> you
> > sponsor. Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real
> > estate, and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home.
> Plus,
> > upon signing up for this program, you will receive an unsigned photo of
> the
> > player lounging during the lockout on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean
> > (for a signed photo, please include an additional $150). Put the photo
> on
> > your refrigerator to remind you of other peoples' suffering.
> >
> > HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?
> >
> > Your NHL player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just wants
> > to help in a time of need. Although the player won't know your name,
> he
> > will be able to make collect calls to your home via a special
> operator
> > in case additional funds are needed for unforeseen expenses.
> >
> > YES, I WANT TO HELP!
> >
> > I would like to sponsor a locked out NHL player. My preference is (check
> > below):
> >
> > [ ] Forward [ ] Defenseman [ ] Goaltender [ ] Entire team (Please call
> our
> > 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific team - $10 per minute) [ ]
> > Jaromir Jagr (Higher cost: $32,000 per day)
> >
> > Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for the duration
> of
> > the lockout. Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored,
> > along with an Jaromir Jagr 2001 Income Statement and my very own Bob
> > Goodenow (Executive Director of the NHLPA player's Union) pin to wear
> > proudly on my hat (include $80 for hat).
> >
> > Your Name: _______________________
> >
> > Telephone Number: _______________________
> >
> > Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
> >
> > [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other
> >
> > Signature: _______________________
> >
> >
> >
> > Alternate card (when the primary card exceeds its credit limit):
> >
> > Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
> >
> > [ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other
> >
> > Signature: _______________________
> >
> >
>
>