What can we do for Mari333?

[qanda]

I checked with Skinner and he said it would be okay to arrange something for her. I only know her from posting on the board, but I think there are some who know her personally. If you all have any ideas, can you please post them on this thread and maybe this can be the start of arranging something for her.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, see her post in GD here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2264505

Please keep this kicked even if you don't have any suggestions. Thanks!

On Edit: There is a thread going on in GD about helping Mari, the consensus seems to be taking up a donation for her. Here is a link to that thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=2267358#2267400

[Fleshdancer]

1. I was thinking about this last night

I thought it would be nice if we all donated to a charity of her choice in honor of her husband.

[Stephanie]

2. PM nostamj

He should have her phone number.

[tandot]

3. I would like to donate some money

I think she really could use that more than flowers.

I don't have much but really would like to help her out.

I can donate either through Paypal or if DU is setting something up, to DU.

Thanks.

on edit:

She might also need some money for the flight of her son. The Military might not pay for the whole flight. And money for the burial costs...

[nostamj]

5. i agree that something more than flowers

is what we need to do.

getting lots of hits on my GD thread on this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=2267358#2267400

[qanda]

8. Sorry, I didn't see your thread in GD

I will edit mine to post a link to your thread.

[nostamj]

10. nothing to apologize for!

I don't come to the Lounge very often. yours may have been first.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. She will need the money, but the military will pay for his flight

The Red Cross is VERY efficient when there is a death in the family..I went through this a couple years back with a friend.

No doubt, Mari wasn't independently wealthy.

[Beaverhausen]

4. another thread in GD about doing something for her

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2267358

[jukes]

6. kick (& text)

some1 close to her needs to contact her, in appropriate time, & ascertain her needs. sudden death in the family can be a body-blow financially as well as emotionally.

let's keep this kikt...

[Rainbowreflect]

7. Let me know what we can do.

This is so sad.

[qanda]

9. Kick

:kick:

[trof]

11. I'm in.

Just tell us how and where.

[nostamj]

12. if you're in MICHIGAN

please PM me.

[NMDemDist2]

13. kick n/t

[nostamj]

15. .

[amerikat]

16. My thoughts

Nothing can compensate for the loss of a life. Mari's immediate needs come first of course. But as an organization we could sponsor a child with a life threatening illness. Pay for the medications or surgery's.
To save a life in honor of a life lost. That would be a truly compassionate thing to do. Something I think would make Mari feel better if her loss contributed to saving another's life.

[Lindsey]

17. I'm thinking she may need help now and I'm ready to give what

I can. I'd like to keep this kicked.