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Phyllis inspired me in the way that she reaches out to help other CV residents in so many ways. What could I contribute?
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Well, I got so psyched that WI-FI may be coming
to CV, I had an idea that might assist some folks in CV keep in touch with
their loved ones… I am setting up a “Fundme” site to raise money to purchase 5
laptops.
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When the goal is reached, these five laptops can be used in the
village so folks without a computer can “Skype” family members and enjoy the
benefit of seeing their loved ones growing and sharing information in the
comfort of their own homes. Someone in our volunteer group would take the
laptop to the CV resident’s unit, and set up the skype session.
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After an hour…
it’s on to the next one. The group would all be volunteers (If you’re
interested, just contact me at deb.geller@comcast.net
and I will give you my phone number).
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I still work full-time, so I would only
be available two or three evenings a week. But it is a start. Until the laptops
are acquired, and/or until the WI-FI arrives, if a resident you know does not
have access to a computer, but would like to Skype a family member, they are
welcome to contact me (you will have to email me to get my phone number for them) to come to my unit on a Monday night and have some family
time on my computer.
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If there is any interest after I put the word out in the
Reporter, I’ll post the progress here. Anyone else in?
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good idea ,deb,. count me in
ReplyDeleteThis is a good idea. Even if there are non-working laptops that someone wants to donate, my husband and I would be willing to accept them and refurb them so that they can be used or use them for parts to refurb others.
ReplyDeleteI have a iPad with unlimited data plan. I could maybe help out, if someone can show me how to Skype on it. Keep me informed about your funding also
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can Skype on the data plan, seems like I read that you need wifi
ReplyDeleteHi Clarence, if you have a data plan then you can use Skype with your iPad.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phyllis, Anitra and Clarence. You can go to http://www.gofundme.com/Seniors-Skypin to see the progress of the fundraiser. I just keep sending it out to all my facebook friends. Not sure if I'm doing it right, but time will tell!
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