We were using these brightly colored lawn ornaments to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For a donation of $25.00 our Relay for Life team, CSI-The Cure, has been going around placing approximately 20 of the pink-plumed birds in people's yards with the hope that the recipients will 'pay it forward'.
But now our plumages have been pilfered! It's as though our pledges have been purloined! Simply preposterous!
Who could have formulated such a feat? Will our flamingos remain forever in flight?
Seriously, although it's upsetting to have the flamingos taken, the reality is that the donations raised from this fundraiser would have gone towards Cancer research and other wonderful programs provided by the American Cancer Society. Hopefully, the pranksters will return the flamingos to their rightful owners who can then continue to 'Flock for a Cure'. (Click to read last year's post).
What a shame! Although we all love a harmless prank....
ReplyDeleteLet's look at the math.. one flock, $25 dollars... 3 times a week.. $75... several weeks? You do the math.....
a silly prank equals loss for the American Cancer Society... Bring back the birds! or join team CSI.. and distribute the flock on the legit.......
Well said Carol Ann. I should have done the math out so that people could see the impact! What a shame indeed!
ReplyDeleteBOO!!And...how do you hide 20 plastic pink flamingos...do they sell them on the "pink market???
ReplyDeleteCall Fox 25 News or Channel 4!! This is a great human interest story that will generate both publicity for a great cause and GUILT for the pink, plastic pilferers!!! Love you!! Suzie Galvin
Thanks Suzanne - not sure how they hide them....perhaps they flew the coop....I don't know but I think I just might contact Fox 25!!!!! Good idea. It really is like $500 from the ACS.....
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