I want to personally thank everyone for their interest and enthusiasm! The Puna Community Medical Center's bank balance grew by nearly $600; from cash contributions (which we did not expect) and from as yet cashed-in bottles and cans. This goes right to the heart of why we are doing this in grass-roots fashion; Community Ownership of PCMC is a stated goal just as much as money is.
Our grants will be to private foundations, our solicitations will be to businesses, organizations and individuals. We will not seek government financial support to the degree that we can keep it that way.
Someone suggested a giant YARD-Sale. I think that's a great idea though I shrink from the idea of organizing it
We are at the beginning of all this fund raising in a way, and the ideas offered here are wonderful. We are always open to ideas (and even more so on suggestions on how to make these thing happen).
When we get this facility open, it will be one of a bunch of first steps in establishing the MUCH larger, more comprehensive health facility that we need.
We start here, we walk the walk, and then we get there!
Richard has posted an address. I am willing to speak with anyone who indicates their willingness to possibly give bigger chunks of money; I'll spell out all the details as needed. Just call.
Thanks again to everyone.
Dan
