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"most widely read pro-life news service in the world"
Urgently Needs Your Support
Report on progress of $5 Christmas campaign
By Steve Jalsevac
The results to our campaign so far have been
disappointing, but first, let me quote John Smeaton, a board member
of International Right to Life and director of Britain's Society
for the Protection of Unborn Children.
At the recent International Pro-Life Conference
in Toronto John emphatically stated:
"A lot of us wouldn't be able to work so
effectively if not for the extraordinarily good work of LifeSiteNews,
which is the most widely read pro-life news service in the world."
John-Henry and I frequently hear similar comments
from leaders and activists wherever we go. Still, that has not
yet translated into generating the funds needed to continue and
to improve this work of pure dedication to truth.
We are grateful to those who have responded to
the current appeal. However, the result to date has been underwhelming,
especially considering that our website statistics verify tens
of thousands of people read and rely on the LifeSiteNews reports
every day.
There were 447,981 unique visitors to LifeSiteNews
in November alone. That doesn't count the many thousands who view
the daily news only by email and the republishing and quoting
of our reports on numerous websites and in publications in many
countries.
The fact that so far only 170 readers have responded
with donations varying from $5 to $600 is puzzling and of great
concern. Total donations are $7005. That pays for about 7 days
of current LifeSiteNews operations.
We emphasize again, if everyone gave at least
$5 our expenses would be met. $5 is easily manageable for everyone.
And to those who can give more, we really need
your contributions as well. One donor arranged a recurring donation
of $50 per month for the next year. Much appreciated. But so are
the $5 amounts. They add up.
A few major benefactors would be also be a great
blessing, to make up for all those who just don't realize that
it costs at least $350,000 per year to operate LifeSiteNews. That
does not include the funds necessary to implement any of the exciting
improvements key supporters agree are needed.
Tuesday's new stories show once again the power
of LifeSiteNews unique reports on the truth to readers who are
willing to do something with such information.
The key to our effectiveness is that a large
number of people read the stories and then many do their little
part to act on them. All those little actions create big results.
Similarly, a small gift from the masses who read
and rely on LifeSiteNews could also easily resolve our financial
needs.
Please give $5 (we are genuinely grateful for
that), or $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more - whatever
you are able.
To securely donate on line go to http://www.lifesitenews.com/donate/index.html
Or mail your gift for truth in reporting on the
most important issues in the world to:
LifeSiteNews.com U.S.A.
LifeSiteNews.com, Inc.
PO Box 25382
Pittsburgh PA 15220-3514
USA
LifeSiteNews.com Canada
LifeSiteNews.com
104 Bond St, Third Floor
Toronto ON M5B 1X9
Canada
And lastly, those considering major gifts, donating
stocks or enquiring about including LifeSiteNews in their wills
are encouraged to call Tim Waggoner at 1-888-678-6008 ext. 4.
Or email Tim via lsn@lifesitenews.com |
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