I Went To Jail!

This past Thursday, the MDA finally locked me up for "good".  It was really fun.  The off-duty firefighter came to pick me up, handcuffs in hand, ready to haul me away. 

The jail was in the Morris Bistro. They had bread and water (appetizers and drinks) to munch on while you were there filling out your bail cards.

When you go in, you meet with the judge.  The judge asked how I plead to crimes of helping raise money for the MDA so I said, "Guilty."  Then she said you can put money in the jar to change your bail amount.  Thinking well I certainly don't have $1300 raised yet, I added my last $4 out of my pocket to the jar.  She said, "IT IS ILLEGAL TO BRIBE A JUDGE. YOUR BAIL IS NOW $1304.  YOU ARE NOW SENTENCED TO HARD TIME IN JAIL."  Scared the crap out of me! But it was pretty funny.  They totally got me.

 

Then they took me to the "jail" to have my picture taken.

 Then when I was done, they announced how much money I had raised to the whole room. 

At this point, I have raised $1,010!!! WOW!!! Can you believe that?? It's all thanks to you guys for donating!! I still have some time to collect donations.  I believe I have 40 more days to collect money online.  If I make it to $1,300 (only $290 to go!), then they give me a 3 day/2 night hotel package to one of over 50 locations across the United States.  Sweet!! I'm hoping I can raise that much so Andrew and I can use that for a Babymoon! We're so close so spread the word!!

Thanks again to all who donated! I can't believe I raised so much. I was the 16th highest "bailraiser" out of around 100 people! NICE!

The MDA was really appreciative of all the hard work.  It's a wonderful cause so I'm glad that you guys could support me in doing this.  THANKS SO MUCH ONE MORE TIME!!

Reminders For My Faithful Readers

Hey Readers!  My billions of readers (Morganism)!

There are a couple things left that you might still need to do.

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Second request, please donate to the MDA! Don't forget! It's a wonderful cause and every little bit helps! Please please please! CLICK HERE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!!
 July 22nd is the deadline!! Don't forget!

Maybe Brian can convince you. 

A Warrant Has Been Issued For My Arrest!!

Yes, that's right, folks.  Someone in the lovely community of South Bend has issued a warrant for my arrest.  I knew I should have been more careful about moving here!!

(Yes, I totally used a picture from my Disney trip.  That is the Buzz Lightyear ride.)

Actually, I'm being "arrested" for a wonderful cause.  An anonymous person (I will find out who you are) dropped my name to the MDA Lockup Event, thinking I would be a great person to go out and get donations.  A police officer will be visiting my work place to cuff me and haul me away to the Morris Bistro (or "jail") where I will meet other pillars of the community (Yes, that is why I was picked, because I'm a pillar of the community already. Who woulda thunk it?), eat some great food, and enjoy an hour away from the office.  The hard part is right now.  I have to find people to donate money so that I can raise bail of $1300!!! YOWZA!!
So I'm a little worried.  I would like to get out of "jail"!

To donate to this great cause, you can go to

https://www.joinmda.org/southbendlockup2010/morganthornburg

 and donate directly from my homepage.  Every donation is tax deductible and every little bit counts.  Also, if I'm one of the "Top Jailbirds" (one of the top donation earners), I will invited to appear on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on Fox 28.  How exciting is that??

So please have a heart for Jerry's Kids! Donate and pass the word on! I know tax time is in the back of your mind right now (seeing that April 15th was only 2 months ago) but I know you will want to have some deductions for your 2010 tax year!!!

Here is where your money could go:

Contribution       Services

$30                      Flu Shot

$74                     One minute of research

$100                   One support group session

$150                   One occupational, physical, respiratory or speech
                           therapy consultation

$300                   Professional fees related to initial diagnostic
                           work-up at an MDA clinic

$500                   Annual repairs of durable medical equipment

$800                   Week at MDA summer camp for one child


So please donate to this great cause! You can make a difference!