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<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Neohiopal-er,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please take a moment to read the following letter from Betsy
Figgie, one of Cleveland non-profits’ greatest allies in securing funding
and generating/maintaining relationships with financial institutions. Betsy is
also a member of the board at the Cleveland Play House and is working to help
build the Gordon Square Arts District. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please help spread the word and forward the following email
to your contacts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Raymond Bobgan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland Public Theatre<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dear friends and colleagues - <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Matthew and I are writing today to make you aware of a
problem we're facing, and to ask for your help. This is very hard for us
- given that we're typically private people and try not to impose on
others. Matthew is facing severe kidney failure. It has come
to a point where he requires a kidney transplant - and the sooner the better
given the fact that he's a type 1 diabetic. We're trying to avoid
dialysis as long as possible since the process boosts one's immune system and
increases the odds of rejecting a donor organ. However, the toxins in
Matthew's body continue to build, he's facing severe back pain and fatigue, and
his kidney function continues to decline. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We're reaching out today to ask your help in locating a
potential donor. We're looking for possible kidney donors that are an
"O" blood type, under the age of 70, with no known history of cancer,
diabetes, or kidney problems. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Our friends have told us to ask as many people as possible
for help and we're taking their advice. If possible, could you please
forward this email to others in your life (friends, co-workers, church groups)
to help us reach as many potential donors as possible? It's amazing to
read stories about complete strangers willing to share life with someone; it's
truly a selfless, altruistic gift. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For anyone willing to consider donating, we have five
locations that are screening candidates, with additional sites in the
works. All the hospitals have donor coordinators, so the candidate would
simply call one of the numbers below, and mention that they're considering
donating to Matthew Figgie (and have your blood type handy, because they'll
ask!). The donor coordinator will ask a series of questions about the
caller's blood type and medical history. After this cursory review, the
hospital will determine if the potential donor should come in for some
preliminary testing. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your continued support, your good thoughts as
we work through this process, and any help you can provide by passing this
message along. We try to keep a positive approach, and our little
Madeline (2 years old already!) helps us remember what's important in
life. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Matthew, Betsy & Madeline Figgie<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>University
Hospitals</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Janie Morrison<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>216-844-7064<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Cleveland
Clinic</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Gloria Oster<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>216-444-0486<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>University
of Pittsburgh Medical Center</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Angela Barber<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>412-647-5489<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The
Ohio State University Medical Center</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Warrens and Leah Huhn<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>614-293-6724 (#4)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Johns
Hopkins Transplant Center</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Athelene Henry (410-614-6604) or Patricia Deberry
(410-614-9345)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mindy
Herman</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Communications
Director</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cleveland
Public Theatre</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6415
Detroit Ave.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cleveland,
OH 44102</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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