tkt8763-01: Fw: You can help :-) (fwd)

[Marilyn Dossett Bowen <mdb7@ra.msstate.edu>]

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                  "JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
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        Marilyn D. Bowen B.S.,M.S.          MDB7@Ra.MsState.edu
      Graduate Assistant    Department of Technology and Education
                        Mississippi State University                        

On a lighter note!!!!!


Laughter is better than medicine!!!!
Marilyn
           

> 
> > >With the holiday season approaching, please look into your heart to
help
> > >> those in need.
> > >> Hundreds of basketball players in our very own country are living at
or
> > >> just below the seven-figure salary level. And, as if that weren't
bad
> > >> enough, they will be deprived of pay for several weeks-possibly a
whole
> > >> year-as a result of the lockout. But now you can help!  For about
$684.93
> > >> a day-that's less than the cost of a large screen projection TV-you
can
> > >> help a basketball player remain economically viable during his time
of
> > >> need.  This contribution by no means solves the problem, as it only
> totals
> > >> the yearly league minimum, but it's a start..
> > >> $2000.00 a day may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to a
> > >> basketball player it could mean the difference between a vacation
spent
> > >> golfing in Florida or a Mediterranean cruise.  For you, two thousand
> > >> dollars is nothing more than three months rent or mortgage payments.
But
> > >> to a basketball player, two thousand dollars a day will almost
replace
> his
> > >> salary... Your commitment of two thousand dollars a day will enable
a
> > >> player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in the year-old
Lexus
> > >> for a new Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio..
> > >> *HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING?*
> > >> Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the
player
> you
> > >> sponsor.  Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real
> > >> estate, and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home.
> You'll
> > >> also get information on how he plans to invest the $5 million lump
sum he
> > >> will receive upon retirement. Plus upon signing up for this program,
you
> > >> will receive a photo of the player (unsigned. For a signed photo,
please
> > >> include an additional $50.00). Put the photo on your refrigerator to
> > >> remind you of other peoples suffering..
> > >> *HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING*
> > >> Your basketball player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who
just
> > >> wants to help in a time of need.  Although the player won't know
your
> > >> name, he will be able to make collect calls to your home via a
special
> > >> operator just in case additional funds are needed for unexpected
> > >> expenses..
> > >> Simply fill out the form below..
> > >> ___YES, I want to help!
> > >> I would like to sponsor a striking NBA basketball player. My
preference
> is
> > >> checked below:
> > >> { } Starter
> > >> { } Reserve
> > >> { } Star*
> > >> { } Superstar**
> > >> { } Entire team***
> > >> { } I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one for me..
> > >> Higher cost
> > >> **   Much higher cost
> > >> ***  Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific
team
> > >> (Sorry, does not include cheerleaders)..
> > >>
> > >> Please charge the account listed below $684.93 per day for a reserve
> > >> player or starter for the duration of the strike. Please send me a
> > >> picture of the player I have sponsored, along with a team logo and
my
> very
> > >> own NBA
> > >> Players Association badge to wear proudly on my lapel..
> > >>
> > >>     { } MasterCard   { } Visa   { } American Express
> > >>
> > >>     { } DiscoverCard            { } Diner's Club
> > >>
> > >> Your Name: __________________________ Telephone Number:
> > >> __________________________ Account Number:
__________________________
> Exp.
> > >> Date:__________ Signature:  __________________________
> > >>
> > >> Mail completed form to NBA Players Association or call 1-888-TOOMUCH
now
> > >> to enroll by phone. (Children under 18 must have parental approval.)
> Note:
> > >> Sponsors are not permitted to contact the player they have
> > >> sponsored,either in person or by other means including, but not
limited
> > >> to, telephone calls, letters, e-mail, or third parties.  Keep in
mind
> that
> > >> the basketball player you have sponsored will be much too busy
enjoying
> > >> his free time, thanks to your generous donations.  Oh yes,
contributions
> > >> are not tax-deductible..
> 
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