The two women who bid on the dinner with Howie which was auctioned off at the Lupus 2000 fundraiser backed out of the bid when approached for payment with the following words - to Howie himself no less - "I hope you won't hold us to it, it was a joke," giggling the entire time. (This information comes from a reliable source, which can be provided upon request). Several other items including, AJ's Red Velvet suit was never paid for or picked up.
Because of this "joke" and the rest of the no-shows, the charity lost WELL OVER $31,000. And it's a safe bet that Howie has lost some faith in humanity - and his fans. I, for one, don't want this despicable action to reflect poorly on me.
Not only did these women figuratively spit in Howie's face, they spit on the memory of his sister and they laughed in the face of every man, woman, and child currently living with Lupus and its affects.
I am asking you all to help the Foundation recoup $31,000 by donating whatever you can to the charity.
I have a few requests to go along with your donation:
Include a small note with your donation, simply saying "I heard about the recent events surrounding the Lupus 2000 Fundraiser. Please accept the enclosed to help recoup any losses. Sincerely - An Angel for Caroline" - so that the foundation will know that this is an organized effort.
Please send a money order or cashier's cheque, NOT a personal or business cheque, or cash. That way this can be done anonymously. Also, when you sign the money order, please sign "Caroline Dorough" or sign your own name illegibly. Please enter the address of the charity where it says "Sender's address."
It is hoped that this effort can be done 100% anonymously - to show Howie and his family the true meaning of charity and humanity. That the right and honorable thing is being done for its own sake and not for any personal gain. Please send whatever you can - immediately or as soon as you conveniently can.
Please help spread the word to every site, newsletter and message board, so that this charity can make back the money that was "jokingly" bid. Print it out and fax it to your local radio station, newspaper or TV station. Feel free to forward this to anyone and everyone. Lupus is not exclusive to BSB fans.
PLEASE: If you place this on your site, do not claim ownership. The goal is for "Operation: An Angel for Caroline" to be an entirely anonymous endeavor.
Please make your donations payable to the following and send them to the address listed below:
The Caroline Dorough-Cochran Memorial Lupus Foundation
I thank you for any help or support that you can give to this project.
4610 Limpscomb Street NE, Suite #2
Palm Bay, FL 32905