Support for WriteGirl – A Good Thang
I got a lot of writing encouragement when I was young. Being given a lovely little cloisonné pin that said “Best Writer” in my Catholic grammar school at age 12 might have been my writing Olympus. [Note: never let nuns pin anything on you.] Without encouragement, a writing seed might never sprout, and perhaps an Alice Munro would have become an accountant instead.
So, with trumpeting fanfare (turn up your speakers), I encourage you to contribute to the 50-for-50 program! Here’s what it’s about: WriteGirl is an organization “for high school girls centered on the craft of creative writing and empowerment through self-expression. Through one-on-one mentoring and monthly workshops, girls are given techniques, insights and hot tips for great writing in all genres from professional women writers.”
That’s a very good thing. Even better is that Colleen Wainwright, who is spearheading (ouch) the 50-for-50 fundraising, has promised to shave her happy head should the fundraising reach its $50,000 goal, which will happen on her 50th birthday. Go to the 50-for-50 site to see her hilarious video on the subject.
If you contribute, you can receive lovely gifts too—I got a download of TextExpander, which is a nifty piece of Mac software. So lay out a little dough for a great cause, and push Colleen a little closer to air-conditioning her head. There is less than two weeks left!
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I’m all for it. The most influential teacher of my lifetime was my English/writing teacher in high school. And if you link your Ralph’s Rewards Card to WriteGirl (as I just did), Ralph’s makes a donation with each purchase.
Comment by Annie Dennison — September 2, 2011 @ 1:42 pm
Thanks! And apologies for just getting here now—your lovely comment pointing here got trapped by the spam sentries.
We are SO CLOSE it’s crazy, and it’s all b/c of the tremendous support of the community. So thanks, community!
Comment by Colleen Wainwright — September 3, 2011 @ 5:51 pm
Annie, I had an English teacher in high school, Mrs. Brown, who opened my eyes (and my paper) to a wider sense of what writing could be.
Good stuff that you’re working with Ralph to help WriteGirl (though I’m not certain I approve of that Ralph guy. Does he come from a good family?)
Comment by Tom Bentley — September 4, 2011 @ 8:13 am
Colleen, thanks for stopping by. You have done tremendous work with this project, and I think you’re going to make it. Better start shopping for hats to cover that soon-to-be-shiny head!
Comment by Tom Bentley — September 4, 2011 @ 8:14 am
Annie, thanks for the tip about linking a Ralph’s card to WriteGirl! Brilliant! I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner. xoxo
Comment by Donna Barger — September 9, 2011 @ 7:04 pm
Donna, you’re involved with this Ralph guy too? Sheesh, the guy’s obviously a player. Oh well, if he’s into WriteGirl too, he must be OK.
Comment by Tom Bentley — September 11, 2011 @ 9:19 am