I got nasty with the National MS society today. They called to ask if I would send out those letters or flyers and send them to all my friends, neighbors, and relatives? I said I did that last year and was met with some pretty harsh reactions, and dont plan on doing it again this year. I started to follow it with how much we have raised through church bazaars, and streeet festival booths at the local parades, but was cut off. She started to chew me to bits to tell me about those poor people with MS, and how my small little effort could make such a huge difference, and if I wasnt willing to do their flyers, would I consider increasing my contributution this year to make up for the loss of those succesful flyers. I was speechelss for a minute and then...

I asked "do you even know how much money I have sent to the NMSS this year?" she said "well, no mam I dont have access to those records, but I am sure by the use of our cards, you can dramatically increase that amount." I was really ticked off now. I said I have contributed more than 10k to the NMSS THIS YEAR alone. In the past two I have raised more than 50k! My little bazaars and booths have been VERY successful, and for you to call MY home to tell me about those poor people with MS!!!! let me tell you I PERSONALLY know the story. I HAVE MS! so, please think twice before calling someone's home to strong arm them into things they are either not able nor willing to do for you! To say no over and over and over is VERY stressful, and not appreciated by us poor folk with MS. now, please take the NO you have been given, and MOVE ON.

I was outraged that she wanted to guilt me into giving more money or doing tasks when I said no very politely several times.

grrrrr.... I was tempted to call the NMSS and ask why they are using such strong arm tactics. That isnt a good way to represent us.