Comments on: Blogging that Gives Hope

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 04:10:03 +0000

Hello,
I’m using my blog to help a friend of mine. Carol, a girl friend of mine was hit by a car in April and is now a quadriplegic. You can view her story on my blog. If you have recommendations or suggestions with anything, please let me know. She just got released from the hospital last week.

http://amorefashion.blogs.com/my_weblog/

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 20:49:18 +0000

Darren – unfortunately there are a lot of panhandlers (or to use a good Australian term – bludgers) on this planet and they have found rich pickings on the net.

That turns many people off to those who are genuinely in need and it shouldn’t stop people from asking for help for those people who are in genuine need.

I do find it sad that so many who are not prepared to give are not prepared to be open about there point of view and enter into robust debate about it.

Steve Pavlina has an interesting entry today over on his blog that could certainly apply here.

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:06:45 +0000

thanks Gone Away and others.

I’ve been interested to the response to my request for readers to help Cary and Lori. Whilst there has been some really positive feedback and at least one donation made that I know of I’ve also had a few people respond negatively via email to me sending out an email to my newsletter highlighting this post – and around 30 people have unsubscribed from it so far today.

Looks like we don’t all share the passion for sharing a little blogging love.

I apologise to newsletter subscribers for the inconvenience of the email (and am not offended by the unsubscriptions) but I also stand by this small break in ‘normal’ ProBlogging activities and hope it has a positive impact as its intended to do.

By: Gone Away

Gone Away — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 12:50:47 +0000

I think this kind of article is what sets your blog apart from others that are blogging for a living. The fact that you share your knowledge, are happy to turn aside to matters that have no commercial benefit to you and listen to your commenters, makes a huge difference to your readability and relevance to others. Of course, I know that this, in itself, will add to your popularity and, ultimately, your income therefore, but that’s not the point; the point is that you wrote this with no thought of monetary gain at all. More power to your arm.

By: Yvonne Foong

Yvonne Foong — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:23:34 +0000

Hello Darren. You are absolutely right that blogging lends a voice to us. Ever since I openly admitted my incurable illness on my weblog, many people have come forward with supporting words and even kind donations. And since my illness is lifelong and potentially fatal, I also manage to inspire people to live ife to the fullest. In the end, I am the one who benefits most from the publicity because I’m rest assured that I’m not alone and there are many people thinking and praying for me. At the same time, I also manage to spread awareness about Neurofibromatosis and educate the public about this rare genetic disorder. Really, these things called the internet, blogging and writing are remarkable and are capable to do wonders, especially to those who desperately need a voice like myself. I dare not imagine how emotionally and mentally affected I would be without them.

By: J4xMc

J4xMc — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:12:29 +0000

Oh, the feelings that gush out as I read your contribution!

Hopelessness is the enemy, not healthlessness.

having been diagnosed withMS in ‘97, and undergoing treatment since, I still function. I do have the use of my facilities, unlike many others, like Kenny.

The dark places have my signature scribbled on the walls as I passed by, and am drawn back to visit occasionally.

Raised on a cattle ranch in eastern New Mexico; horses, cows, family and faith have been my life. Horseman-cowboy athleticism is now behind me. Outdoors is no longer where I belong. I trail along behind the Techie tribe at 35 wpm. Sometimes, less than half that.

But I can and do make a living on my own. I try to contribute more than I take, and to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

Your blog has given me a reason to try this blogging thing. Hope. A candle in the tunnel of darkness that would trip and suffocate us.

Thanks heaps,
Jack (don’t even know if I should use a clever handle or not)

By: taughnee

taughnee — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 01:20:38 +0000

what stuart said.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:36:33 +0000

Heroism isn’t anything like what the world thinks it is. The true heros are the once who face incredible challenges every day of their lives and improvise, adapt and overcome.

It’s not a one-off event – it’s a way of life and anyone who faces the challenges that guys like Kenny do have my total respect.

By: Mark Lavercombe

Mark Lavercombe — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 23:46:59 +0000

have you seen the documentary ‘Murderball’ on the US quad rugby team?

amazing stuff

it’ll be getting a wide release in aust soon, but i saw it at MIFF :)

btw – he seems to have turned his ’slashdot effect’ into good use with offering to hook people up who want to help with others not as well set up as he is… classy