Tinnitus Week 2019 — We Will Donate $500 to Tinnitus Talk If Members Can Raise the Same Amount First

Please join me in a fund drive here for Tinnitus Talk’s operational costs.
Listed at the bottom of this post are many of the countless hours, time and personal expenses that @Hazel, @Markku, @Steve, @TuxedoCat, @Jack Straw and many others have given to this board and its members.

Let’s show our support for the upcoming Tinnitus Week (February 4-10) by donating to help pay for the costs of this board.

It would be so great if some of our blue members could donate something if possible. It would be great to see everyone’s name in gold!! But it is understood that this is not possible for many people financially. That is okay let those of us who are able continue to keep Tinnitus Talk running for everyone and to show our appreciation for the big steps taken here to advance research, support and medical treatments for tinnitus sufferers.

If Tinnitus Talk members can raise up to $500 dollars, my husband and I will match that amount!!
Just let me know when this goal is reached. Maybe keep it going until the end of February?

Please join us in this fund drive!
Post in this thread if you donate!! You don’t have to say the amount -- it is more important to be a part of this endeavor.

What they have done for us!
If you have not read the many, many different things they have done for us, the links below are just a part of what they have done on their own time outside of work and their personal lives.


Tinnitus Talk Podcast

Tinnitus Week 2019 — Our Plans

The Tinnitus Euthanasia Story of Gaby Olthuis — Questions for Interview with Her Mother

[Danny Boy Memorial Fund] The Vote to Choose Our Preferred Research Beneficiary
@Ed209 created something so special in the memory of @Danny Boy. Tinnitus Talk worked hard and the BTA supported this cause by creating the first research-beneficiary from funds given by members and friends and family members.


Q&A: Tinnitus Hub Meets Neuromod (Lenire)

 

Great idea, I am happy to contribute

 

If Tinnitus Talk was a band, this would sell out in minutes!!

Nicely done, @Starthrower

 

Holy crap, that was fast Hopefully we can push this even further.

 

Keep going everyone and let’s see if we can smash over $2k!

Tinnitus Hub deserves so much more for all the time, energy, and sacrifice that they put into all of their advocacy work. Not to mention this very forum which provides a safe haven for people to hang out, talk, find support, and have a laugh.

 

Everyone should be contributing to this!

 

Awesome response, you guys!

Nice work @Starthrower and incredibly generous of you and you husband. -TC

 

Oh my god... I thought I was still asleep when I looked at this thread and found our goal was reached in a day!!!

We are so very thankful to each and every person who can donate towards this fund drive. You guys made me cry and smile at the same time because we did so well on day one.

So we filled our promise.

But, let's keep this fund drive going, okay?

Maybe someone else wants to do a little match donation in this thread? Even a smaller goal is helpful. It is kinda fun if it is your first time doing this.

More so being a part of making Tinnitus Talk continue on for all of us.

Please donate, if possible, any amount.

But if it is financially impossible, we sure understand. This is where those of us who can donate do so for you people. Pay it forward.

Thank you all so far for giving to the Tinnitus Talk Fund Drive for Tinnitus Week.

Sincerely,

Jen (who has appreciation tears)

 

Did I say $2k? Sorry that was a typo, I meant $3k

In all seriousness though, what an awesome thing to see: double the target in less than 24 hours! Obviously this includes Starthrower’s very generous donation.

 

Well it is fun. This morning I popped over to see if anyone had donated to Dr. Rauschecker's fund and lo and behold someone, whose name I didn't recognize, had posted a $20 match.

Well I couldn't resist and got out my credit card and donated $20 which was now $40. Oh, and if it was someone from Tinnitus Talk who posted the match - Thank You!

 

@Starthrower,

Jen, this was a wonderful idea and very generous of you and your husband! Please convey our thanks and appreciation to him as well.

 

Holy shit we have doubled it! Keep it going everyone!

 

@Starthrower with all involved and Tinnitus Talk staff - nice job.

 

Thanks again.

I am so amazed we have raised so much for Tinnitus Talk's operational costs.

@Markku I am so glad you explained how much it costs (even though you guys never complain) to put out all the information and interviews by @Hazel and @Jack Straw and yourself. Not to forget our support board where I spend the majority of my time and the people who moderate the forums.

I am glad this resource is here for the new tinnitus sufferers. We support each other and fight on occasion but in the end we do come together for each other.

 

Awesome initiative @Starthrower

 

Thanks again for each and every donation for Tinnitus Talk fund drive so we can always have this resource available to all of us and the new members.

I remember when I first joined and started posting (it took me a while) and @glynis was not yet a moderator but she was always there for each poster. And she was in the hospital for something quite serious but still checked in on Tinnitus Talk. Then I remember how she would call and talk to people stressed out. And I remember she mentioned she donated monthly to Tinnitus Talk.

So hopefully our donations will continue and also be a tribute to @glynis. I know she is going through a difficult time now and I am sure she would feel appreciated if we can get more donations. It doesn't matter how much because knowing what you did made a difference really means a lot.

Wow. We are doing great so far. This is a lot of money so far. Thanks again.

 

Donation made!! Well done @Starthrower! What a very kind and generous thing to do!! Xx

 

@Vicki14 your generosity is very much appreciated. Thank you so much.

 

@Starthrower,
Thank you for your lovely words.
Well done for getting this fund going and making a massive donation. xxx

 

Hopefully we can push this over $1,500!

 

It seems you have made a typo there, Deamon I believe you meant to say over $2k

 

Hahah yeah, my bad

 

Cool so far to have raised this money for our Tinnitus Talk!

I wonder if let's see... maybe 10 new or 5 members who haven't donated as of yet on the forum would donate $5.00?

Believe it or not this community effort will bring about awareness especially during Tinnitus Week this month.

I remember years ago doing a program with the ATA and many outsiders were astounded with how the program grew by simple donations from tinnitus people and a few professionals in the hearing community.

Here is a short personal journal entry I wrote early this morning:

Sometimes… I am afraid of what to say or what not to say. Sharing a part of my soul isn’t easy because I have been knocked down so many times and it hurts to the core of my heart making me retreat further away from this tinnitus world.

People may wonder why my profile remains closed for any off board communication with people. I had to make a choice and set boundaries. It is the only way I could reenter this tinnitus support world after years of being pretty much living by imposing self- isolation.

Self-Isolation. Strange this would be the subject of Tinnitus Week. I am sitting here in the early morning writing this out not knowing if I will copy and paste it here. Guess we will find that out later on.

Is it possible to leave everything tinnitus related and move on? Is it necessary when a person achieves some sort of normal life again after struggling with tinnitus?

We just disappear….that percentage of people suffering - and tinnitus organizations then claim most get better and move on or it simply does not bother them?

I cringe.

 

Fantastic idea!

@Starthrower Thank you and your husband for your contribution!

I know every penny will be used wisely by the Tinnitus Talk staff.

Happy to be a part of this group... family.

Once...

 

I found this site after years of staying away from support for tinnitus in any way, shape of form. I thought it was the only way to protect myself and move forward with life. I thought I had to "forget" the past and all the pain.

But the screeching brakes inside my head never agreed with my choice. Nor did my husband.

Thank you @OnceUponaTime!! Love your avatar, it goes with your user name. And @Samir... You got me now doing the chat thing.

If we can raise enough money for this year I know @Hazel and @Markku will be able to continue working for us and keep this resource open.

I still have that video @Hazel and @Steve did in my mind. When something like that stays with me I know it was done right.

This is so much more than I expected everyone... Hope we can get or exceed our goal for Tinnitus Talk.

I may do more personal journal stuff. Have to go change my husband's bandages... He was so happy when I showed this thread to him.

 

@Hazel thank you and @Markku because doing the above did take time and money you did not have. So glad this fund drive will help out.

I hope we can get to the goal during Tinnitus Week.