Votes Needed to Find a Cure for This Little Boy!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a community effort to support a young boy named Matthew who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. Participants discuss voting for a Pepsi grant aimed at funding research for a cure, sharing personal experiences and updates on the voting process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their motivation to help Matthew by voting daily and encourages others to do the same.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about the project's ranking and the potential for winning the grant.
  • Several users mention their ease of voting and encourage continued participation.
  • One participant recounts a personal encounter with Matthew, highlighting his spirit and the emotional impact of his condition.
  • Another participant notes difficulties with the mobile voting site but successfully votes via text.
  • One participant shares a local news video about Matthew and his family, emphasizing the community's involvement.
  • Another participant urges immediate voting as the project fluctuates in ranking.
  • One participant announces the project's success in securing the grant, celebrating the community's efforts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the importance of voting for Matthew and supporting the cause, with shared enthusiasm for the project's success.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily sharing personal experiences and updates related to the voting process for the Pepsi grant, reflecting a community-driven initiative to support a local family.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community who are interested in community support initiatives or personal stories related to rare diseases may find this discussion relevant.

esavvymom
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Hello friends.....

If you could spend just 1 minute per day to change the lives of someone who suffers from a rare disease- all from the comfort of your home and the click of a button, would you?

Recently, my neighbor and I got talking. He lives a road over from me, so I don't see him very often, but I found out that he has a little boy who suffers from a VERY RARE genetic disorder that causes his body to basically become paralyzed or partially, for no apparent reason. It's like his brain "short-circuits". Less than 650 people in the WORLD suffer from this. He has posted a video on YouTube showing what little Matthew's days are like.

He is asking for my help in spreading the word to everyone I know. PEPSI has a program called "Refresh" in which they give away grant money for various ideas. He is in the running for $250,000 towards finding a cure. Since it is such a rare disease, you can imagine how little gets put towards it. I can't imagine having a sick child knowing that little is being done to help him.

Voting on Pepsi Refresh is ONE PER DAY....so if you can please take the 1 minute(less than) per day to click on the button and vote for Matthew?


VOTE ONLINE TODAY (you'll need to create a free account to login, but for this little boy- I thought it was worth it)
(voting has ended- they WON!)
You can vote once per day through November. I've set it as my Home Page so I can vote each day when I log in...or set a calendar reminder. You can also vote from your mobile phone. Text* 104112 to Pepsi (73774) *Standard text messaging rates apply. SO that gives him 2 votes per day.


I don't have a FB page, but if you think it is a worthy cause, please use their FB Links to share the project with others.

Thank you so much!

Because this is one-per-day voting...I'll bump this periodically. :)
 
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*bump*THANKS!!
 
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I'm excited! I just did my vote for today and noticed that this project is now ranked #3 in it's category!! The top 2 receive the $250,000 grants!! SO I'm bumping this again for the weekend crowd. THANK YOU for all who may have voted, and keep it up for Matthew and others like him. My friend, Jeff, must be so excited and nervous. We still have half of the month to go.
 
Bobbi, I have been voting for a bit now and it was easy enough. I hope others are too!
 
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pampered1224 said:
Bobbi, I have been voting for a bit now and it was easy enough. I hope others are too!
Click to expand...

Thanks John! :D
 
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One last bump. VOting can continue through next Tuesday. As of right now, they are in 2nd place- which means if they can hold on to it, they'll win the grant money!I had a chance to meet Matthew last week when we delivered their Cub Scout popcorn order. He is a cutie! He came crawling to the door (he's 3) and was so excited to see other kids he nearly fell out of the door onto his head on the concrete porch. I had to drop my paper to catch him. It was all I could do to contain him...I finally was holding him around his tummy so he could stand (he can't stand on his own) and he was just wanting to move and play! (His mom was writing out the check for the popcorn.) He was so cute....and wasn't very happy when we left. But considering he is three, it was a little heartbreaking to see just some of his limitations. But his spirit is truly amazing.I am thankful for a healthy family, and am hoping you are too and willing ot spend just a FEW mninutes to vote for this project to help this little boy and others like him.Thanks!!
 
The pepsi refresh site wasn`t mobile friendly to sign up but i was able to text my vote in. it sent a return message saying my vote was accepted. looks the the grant is within reach. How awesome !
 
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PLEASE- if you can vote TONIGHT (before midnight)... the vote is on the bubble! They were running in 2nd place all week, and not with just 2 hours to go have slipped back into 3rd (top 2 win).
 
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THEY WON!!!! a $250,000 grant !
It was a nail-biter at the end...they were in 3rd place all the way up to the end...but after votes were tallied, they just posted this morning that they were a Finalist in 2nd place. Pepsi now will verify the winners, etc....But I'm so happy for Matthew and all of the AHC families. Thank you for everyone who voted!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the "Votes Needed to Find a Cure for This Little Boy!" campaign?

The campaign aims to raise awareness and funds for medical research to find a cure for a specific illness affecting a young boy. By gathering votes, supporters can help secure resources and attention for the cause.

How can I participate in the voting process?

You can participate by visiting the campaign's official website or social media page, where you will find instructions on how to cast your vote. Typically, this involves clicking a voting button or submitting your information to support the cause.

Are there any costs associated with voting?

How will the votes be used to help the little boy?

The votes collected will be used to demonstrate public support for the cause, which can attract attention from potential donors, sponsors, or organizations willing to fund research and treatment options for the boy's condition.

Can I share the campaign with my friends and family?

Absolutely! Sharing the campaign with your network is encouraged. The more people who know about it, the more votes and support can be gathered to help find a cure for the little boy.

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