On Christmas morning I awoke to my seven year old jumping on my bed. As she grabbed my motionless arms she excitedly screamed “Santa Claus came! Get up! Get up!” Of course, I had to wait until my caregiver dressed me and transferred me to my chair, but that didn’t hold back my own excitement. She ran out the door then turned around and yelled to me, “Our stockings are full, but Santa didn’t leave you anything!” Whoops, guess Daddy must’ve been on the Naughty List!
Remembering the thrill of being a child on Christmas certainly helps to offset the reality of being an adult on Christmas! If you’re like me, then the hustle and bustle of the holiday has left you feeling a little less than fulfilled and maybe a bit anxious. It is about this time every year where I’m faced with a difficult task: seeking financial support. Asking for help is never an easy thing to do, and I struggle with it every time. However, every once in a while I must present the need in order for the need to be met. As my Christian brother once told me, “If you don’t let others help, you rob them of their blessing.” 2013 is especially important for my donors as the need for inspiration, hope, and determination in our country is at an all-time high.
I would like to thank those of you who have prayed for and supported us in the past and would ask you to consider either making a one-time donation or becoming a monthly donor. By giving to Never Give Up (tax-deductible) you will be aiding me in spreading my message of faith and inspiration. You can also opt to donate to me personally which gives me access to the medical care that I desperately need. Our goal is to raise at least $500.00 more per month in donations to cover costs. A bonus to giving to Never Give Up before January 1st will be the extra money you will receive on your tax return!
There are two options for providing support:
PayPal: PayPal is secure and easy to use. By choosing PayPal you will receive an email receipt for each donation you make and will be able to view your donations online. If you would like to be a monthly donor, you can even set up automatic monthly donations in the amount that you choose. Click the following links for a simple way to give through PayPal:
Never Give Up: https://www.ronheagy.com/donate-never-give-up.php
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Mail-In: Should you prefer to give by mail, our mail-in donations address is: P.O. Box 972, Albany, OR 97321. Make sure to specify what you would like the funds to go to by making the check out to Ron Heagy (for personal support) or to Never Give Up (non-profit support; tax-deductible). You can call our office at 541-926-1839 for more information.
I hope you were able to take time this holiday to be a kid, yourself. If you didn’t, then it’s not too late to get out there and play in the snow, splash in a puddle, or just yell at the top of your lungs. Give it up and be a kid again! I’m sure if you think back to your fondest childhood holiday memories you will find that it was the people, the experiences, and the embraces that make this season a truly wonderful celebration of life.
I dearly appreciate you and look forward to a productive new year! Even though times may be hard, together we can all achieve greater goals.
To your inspiration,
Ron