I'm working with a local AIDS charity in Hawaii and we have a fundraising event coming-up in July.
I signed-up to participate and everyone has a goal of, at least, $2500 which must be raised before the event starts on July 17.
Unfortunately, just about everyone I was counting on to donate has brushed me off. I have raised some money, but I'm far short of my goal.
It seems to me that most of the people I ask have a problem with the nature of the charity organisation, since they work with AIDS victims. One person I asked for a donation from gave me the "people with AIDS are getting what they deserve" lecture. After that, I felt so down that I nearly dropped-out of the event myself.
I tried posting letters to the editors of the local newspapers, but most won't publish them. One might, but its a weekly paper, not a daily, so I have to wait and see the next issue to find-out if they come through for me or not.
I've gotten donations as large as $100 and as small as $10. Unfortunately, the donations are few and far between and I'm feeling more than a little discouraged at this point.
Anyone have ideas? If you have experience raising money for AIDS charities, I'd especially like to hear from you.




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