A Special Announcement from KP

Postby KP Presents » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:35 pm

If I may have your attention for a moment...

We have all lost loved ones, both in real life and amongst the onlien communities we post to, to the scourge of cancer - I have lost a sister-in-law and my oldest niece to cancer, and my wife was treated for breast cancer. I have been wondering for some time about doing something to raise funds for a group called Macmillan Nurses, who provide support in the UK for cancer patients and their family.

The problem is, I'm a writer - I do this as a hobby, and sell a few eBooks on the side. I had therefore decided the time was right to pull together the stories of one of my characters, Madame X, and sell that to try and raise a few pounds.

I'm still going to do that, but I received word today that my mother has been diagnosed with anal cancer, and I think the time has come to start raising funds now.

So, for the next three months, I'm going to try and do a bit of fundraising on my own, as follows.

A) I have six books available thorugh Lulu, iBooks and The Nook - you can read about them at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/KPPresents Any and all funds from any sales of those books will go to Macmillan nurses

B) One of the books, Diamond Lights and Other Stories, is also available for the Kindle at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diamond-Lights- ... ond+lights Same deal - any funds from the sale of that goes to the charity.

C) I rarely, if ever, take paid commissions, but for the next three months if you wish to have a story written to request for a donation I will consider it. Contact me privately to discuss.

I want to do what I can - I hope you will support this.

KP
Read stories of ordinary women in distress at http://www.kppresents.com

Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby zanev » Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:32 am

I'm sorry for what's going on... you've been a member for a long time. I'll make this a "sticky" post for this section for 3 months so it won't get brought down when new topics are made.
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Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby Antonius97 » Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:26 pm

I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and hope that she can beat her cancer. I've got a grandmother that was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer. At her age, it's almost certainly terminal. If you ever need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to PM me.
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Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby Mister Mistoffelees » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:58 pm

Best of luck, KP...
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Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby KP Presents » Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:49 am

so far, the appeal has raised a small amount - about £40 sterling - but we still have two months to go. thanks to all who have supported it so far...
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Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby Meh » Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:36 pm

My condolences. I can't even begin to understand what you're going through, but stay strong.

Re: A Special Announcement from KP

Postby KP Presents » Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:16 pm

FYI...

KP, thank you for your donation of £50.



Your donation could go towards keeping a Macmillan information and support centre stocked with all the information booklets, guides, directories and leaflets needed to support people affected by cancer. With your support, no one will have to face cancer alone.
Read stories of ordinary women in distress at http://www.kppresents.com