I received an email asking for donations for an awareness campaign from Open Eye Pictures. They are trying to get the film in medical schools and libraries, among other efforts.
Please go to the website underourskin.com and click on the donate tab to make a donation.
Here is a copy of the email
Dear Friends,
As you may know, it has been quite a busy and eventful year for UNDER OUR SKIN, with accolades from audiences and press worldwide. We've received four "Best Documentary" awards, an "Audience Favorite" award, and top honors from medical and film organizations. We've also been successful in getting the film screened at no charge in over 500 communities nationwide. And with national spots on network TV and radio, our film has brought unprecedented attention to the issue of Lyme disease. But we have more work to do.
We are now gearing up for the next phase--the Uncover the Epidemic national outreach campaign, which we're launching in conjunction with our theatrical and educational DVD release this summer. In addition to getting the film before mainstream audiences, we'll be partnering with national organizations interested in issues such as environmental awareness, affordable healthcare and insurance reform. We will also be working to get the film into classrooms, medical schools and libraries, so that the truth about Lyme disease (and the system that has kept it hidden) can no longer be ignored.
Unfortunately, we don't have Hollywood studios backing our efforts, so we are financing this work ourselves. Revenue from DVDs sold to date is all going back into outreach and distribution. But it is not enough. We need to raise $100,000 in the next two and half months to continue our vital outreach work, including our awareness tour, advertising, PR and promotional materials.
Never before has the Lyme community had a media tool like UNDER OUR SKIN. It is imperative we don't pass up this opportunity to create lasting mainstream awareness and change. As we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your contributions are fully tax-deductible--and appreciated no matter what you can afford. Donors who contribute $250 or more will receive a signed movie poster and DVD when the "fully loaded" version is available later this summer. Donors who give $1000 or more (by June 1st) will receive these gifts plus recognition in the upcoming DVD discussion booklet.
* Make a donation online using the widget below, or go directly to the UOS "donate" page.
* Copy the widget below and embed it in your own blogs and web pages to help spread the word.
* Send a check payable to Open Eye Pictures/UOS and mail to the address below.
Thank you so much for your belief in our project and your continued support. Please check out www.underourskin.com to see the impact the film is already having, and how we're poised for more.
Best Wishes,
Andy Abrahams Wilson Producer/Director UNDER OUR SKIN Open Eye Pictures 2656 Bridgeway, Ste 202 Sausalito, CA 94965
Posted by lakes592 (Member # 18905) on :
Discouraging response to this...I hope they are able to raise the money in this tough economy. I keep randomly buying powerball tickets when it gets way up there hoping one day I'll win...
Posted by LLYME (Member # 18687) on :
Well things seem to be going well, they already have $18000 with only 38 contributions!! I hope they get way more then their goal.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
ll, good detective work finding out about 38 donators and over $18,000 !! Posted by lakes592 (Member # 18905) on :
Oh thanks for sharing LLYME that makes me feel better about it!
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