Banky For President » elizabeth mcgranahan http://www.bankyforpresident.com By The People, For the People . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 15:09:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Blog Action Day #3 http://www.bankyforpresident.com/2008/10/15/blog-action-day-3/ http://www.bankyforpresident.com/2008/10/15/blog-action-day-3/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:01:21 +0000 Banky http://www.bankyforpresident.com/2008/10/15/blog-action-day-3/ I know Blog Action Day is supposed to be about poverty.  Poverty isn’t just about individuals, it’s also about agencies and charities struggling to add value and relying on donations to do so.  So in an effort to make a difference, I’m highlighting three charities on this, Blog Action Day ‘08 and hope you can contribute to any or all.  I’ll put my money where my mouth is and match a portion to each charity.

I have a wonderful friend named Mari.  She is the proud mother of strong young woman named Elizabeth who is struggling with Aplastic Anemia.  Aplastic Anemia is a where blood cells in the bone marrow isn’t replenished.

Recently, Elizabeth took a trip to New York City where she was featured on ABC News and MTV’s TRL.

Check out here interview by clicking here.

As you can imagine, this would be difficult for anyone to deal with but imagine dealing with this as a teenager . . . And I can tell you that Elizabeth, as evidenced in the video, exhibits strength, grace and style while facing incredible adversity.   I’m very proud of her and her entire family and her ability to think of using this disease as an opportunity to educate others.

Join me in contributing to the Aplastic Anemia Foundation.  I’ll match the collective amount of contributions up to 100 dollars.  Let me know you contributed by emailing me.

Oh and note her advice at the end to not give up on your dreams . . .hard to believe this is a teenager . . .

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