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SharonAnn

(13,772 posts)
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 09:59 PM Oct 2018

Too old to go to Women's March so we're sponsoring college students so that they can go.

At 70+ with some health issues, it's not wise for me to go to the Women's March in January though I'd love to. Long bus ride, sleeping on the bus, long distance walking, etc.

But, my friends and I have some $$ so I suggested that we sponsor young women to attend. They have the stamina but not the $$. We have some $$ but not the stamina. And, it would get some young people involved and committed to political activism at least for this. I can only imagine how inspiring it will be.

So, we contacted a College nearby, my friend had a contact there, and so far we have 25-30 young women who want to go. We can help them with more fund-raising, just to be sure they've got skin in the game, but we can help with a large part of the expenses.

Another friend is working with a college in the middle part of the state and thinks they have 10-20 who'll commit.

So even when we can't do something, we can help others do it. And, it has the benefit of getting young people more involved the political process. We're thinking it could be a win-win-win operation.

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Too old to go to Women's March so we're sponsoring college students so that they can go. (Original Post) SharonAnn Oct 2018 OP
What a fabulous idea! Ohiogal Oct 2018 #1
What a great idea! onetexan Oct 2018 #2
What a wonderful idea, SharonAnn. Good grief! I surely hope others will opt to do this, too, Judi Lynn Oct 2018 #3
You all can do the same kind of thing in your area. College Democrats Club and SharonAnn Oct 2018 #4
I don't know where you live but sister marches have already been announces in a ton of cities BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #5
Maybe donate that money to Democratic candidates for office instead? oberliner Oct 2018 #6
Really? nt DURHAM D Oct 2018 #7
Nice 👍 Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #8
How about MARCHING TO THE POLLS ON NOV. 6TH. TRUMP/GOP DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT PROTESTS! LBM20 Oct 2018 #9
We can do both - vote on Nov 6th and protest. iluvtennis Oct 2018 #14
That's a great idea. I bet that catches on. Squinch Oct 2018 #10
This is terrific, good for you and friends. appalachiablue Oct 2018 #11
I love this!!! Awesome! pioche4 Oct 2018 #12
Marvelous, simply marvelous. iluvtennis Oct 2018 #13
Genius! BobTheSubgenius Oct 2018 #15
TY for such a great idea! halobeam Oct 2018 #16
Nice. What a great idea! coeur_de_lion Oct 2018 #17

Judi Lynn

(160,516 posts)
3. What a wonderful idea, SharonAnn. Good grief! I surely hope others will opt to do this, too,
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 10:06 PM
Oct 2018

or pass the idea on, at least, to other very civic minded democracy-loving people.

Thank you for organizing where you are and sharing with others here.

This is an idea which should be duplicated over and over.

Very best wishes.

SharonAnn

(13,772 posts)
4. You all can do the same kind of thing in your area. College Democrats Club and
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 10:15 PM
Oct 2018

You all can do the same kind of thing in your area. College Democrats Club and maybe some oldsters from your local Democratic Club or Party? Get these young people involved and participating. They really are our hope.

Seriously! Just do it! Try it at least.

BigmanPigman

(51,584 posts)
5. I don't know where you live but sister marches have already been announces in a ton of cities
Tue Oct 23, 2018, 10:28 PM
Oct 2018

in the US and around the world. Did you check your local areas to see if any are planned near you?

halobeam

(4,873 posts)
16. TY for such a great idea!
Wed Oct 24, 2018, 12:47 AM
Oct 2018

I have been feeling so horrible because I'm physically limited to do the same, but I will make some calls and try to do this as well!

You are SO right.. it's a way for us to DO something!

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