Re: [Paddlewise] Request to help Maligiaq in Quebec

Joan asked for some kind of verification, so here is what i wrote her, she
asked that i share it with the group....

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this is indeed maligiaq, the address is the same as where i picked him up
from, before he performed his demonstrations for the RMSKC's "Paddlefest"
the email address listed is the address i have been corresponding with
geno from...

and out your way, joy hecht [sp?] can verify who _i_ am ;-)

mark


On Thu, 22 Jul 1999 rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:

> 
> 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
> 
> 
> I would not be a good coordinator on this one as I don't know the man or
> his dad, don't live near Montreal etc.  But what you propose is a good
> idea.
> 
> Just speaking off the top of my head, I might suggest sending a check to
> his dad whose name and address is in the original posting.  Make it out
> to his dad and indicate on it somewhere that it is to help Maligiaq's
> funding for the race.
> 
> I am astounded at the reaction thusfar.  Kirk Olsen sent the posting on
> to the Baidarka listserver.  Joe Pylka sent it on to the NE Paddlers
> bulletin board etc.  John Winters also got the request directly and is
> working on a way to help (I wonder if John's good friend and fellow
> Canadian, Tim Sponsons, could lend a hand :-)).  What a helpful group!!!
> 
> best,
> 
> ralph
> 
> Here is the dad's address, etc. again:
> 
> Geno Padilla
> 3100 Wood Ave., Lot L-11
> Colorado Springs, CO 80907
> Home Tele:  719-630-8804
> E-Mail:  GENPAD_at_JUNO.COM


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