Re: [Paddlewise] Request to help Maligiaq in Quebec

It is not a matter of money, it is a matter of a 17 year
old champion, who knows no French and little English, moving around in Quebec.

The kind of help Maligiaq needs is physical, that is, he needs
someone to take him by the hand to the race.

Are there any Quebecois in this list?

- Julio

> 
>     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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