Re: [Paddlewise] Request to help Maligiaq in Quebec

what would you like to have verified ... i have been hosting maligiaq off
and on here in colorado for a month or so, and have met geno padilla as
well. i may be able to verify whatever it is you want. he's a great kid,
and has been training hard for this race...

mark


 On Thu, 22 Jul 1999, Joan Spinner wrote:

> 
>     I know there are many people who would like to help but I'd suggest everyone
> wait until this is verified by Ralph or someone. This is, unfortunately, exactly
> the kind of group ripe for picking because we all have been reading about this
> young man and want to promote our sport.
>     I am on other lists that have been taken for a ride by people who sound legit
> and write lovely, personal replies. I guess at some point you just have to take
> the risk and say it is better to be scamed than to let the chance to do something
> good and important go by. That is a personal choice we each make but it won't
> hurt to temper good will with caution.
>     Hopefully we can get this verified quickly and that will solve that question
> at least. Then we can figure out just how to help him in the best way.
> 
> Joan Spinner
> 
> Sandykayak_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> > In a message dated 7/22/99 8:00:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com writes:
> >
> > << However, Maligiaq will not be able to afford lodging and transportation
> >  to and from the bus station and and between the race sites.   >>
> >
> > I'd be happy to send a modest check to help with pocket money.  Should I send
> > directly to the address?  Payable to whom?  Any other suggestions to do
> > something as a group?  Ralph to coordinate?  Any volunteers?
> >
> > Sandy Kramer
> > Miami, FL
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