While it is tragic that our taxpaying dollars go overseas to support wars and gender equality education programs in 3rd world countries instead of supporting our own heroes…we as a collective group have been part of something pretty fucking spectacular.
And I don’t mean we, as Canadians…
I mean, WE as our little community on YakkStack.
A few short weeks ago, I’d announced my intention to support our Veterans coming into remembrance day…sold some Merch to help fund this and included a Donation Tab to help fund a Food Hamper for the Vets, with profits from sales going towards a Minimum $500 donation to the Calgary Veterans Food Bank.
And have gotten some global sales and donations to our veterans. Appreciate that not only have others given into my community, others have let me know their donations inside of their own…it all counts!
With initial sales and donations I had me upped the ante on this in my personal contributions in that I’d also committed to a $200 match on Hamper Donations.
Now…I have no idea where sales and donations actually put us…for this, I have somebody manning the sales and books and won’t get a final tally until after this all closes tomorrow…but it’s been fantastic working with all of you on this initiative. You’ve all been amazing.
It’s not if you have additional funds to give…
It’s about you just being here…supporting me…taking part in the conversations…sharing the information inside of your communities.
The fact that we will have a message of remembrance and support to offer for the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, is amazing.
And all of this has made my efforts on substack truly worth it.
I will provide a complete tally of the hamper donations, a grocery bill for the hamper purchases and a proof of cash donation so that you can all see what you were a part of…because it’s important.
So, when things are a little off and seem a little tough…you’ll have this one moment to look back on and say…I was a part of something pretty fucking spectacular.
And I hope this means as much to you as it does to me.
While we never initially signed up for all of this…we’re all in this together…to show our respect and honor those who offered their everything.
A community of critical thinkers….well done. Keep up the great work everyone. Cheers!
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