(http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/community/bdb-defense-fund)
Because of you, my husband and I were able to have a reasonably peaceful Christmas.
The Sturgis North Entertainment, Ray Sasseville, Joan Hansen suit alleging slander, defamation and libel against me was pushed aside for a few hours because of your comments of support and for those who could, their donation. Knowing I have the support of my community made a huge difference in the day.
It had been suggested that I put up a donation thermometer so that people could see how close to the goal I am.
Right now, beyond the retainer and some immediate support staff help, I have no idea what the goal should be.
I can tell you that I have raised close to $1,500.00 so far and have been promised 2 - $500 donations to come by mail. I know that I will need about $5,000 for my share of the lawyer initially and that I have to pay other people to do research gathering, and time line creation.
I know how much time of mine this is consuming and how it means that other things that I have to do are falling farther and farther behind, and because of my crash in October, they were already behind.
I have no idea where I go after getting through this initial time.
Is $10K the right amount to attempt to raise?
Is 20K and what happens if I raise more than I need.
What then?
I have no idea - none.
I know that my sales are suffering as is my invoicing etc. I know that proposals I have to do are suffering. All I can do is deep breath and work as steady at it all as I can for as many hours every day that I can.
If anyone has time to help here in Grande Prairie, I could sure use the donation of a few hours of your time! It's tedious and time consuming work reading through the gathered evidence, chronicling it all and having to revisit all of those feelings. It's a total nuisance that is taking up time and resources that could be put to better use else where. But it is what it is and somehow, I will find a way to meet all my deadlines and keep on keeping on. I just have to.
Someone asked who the lawyer of record is in this lawsuit for the Plaintiff:
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| Gerhard A. Pyper has been their lawyer since early 2013 at least |
And again, thank you for the words of encouragement and the support, whether you are able to donate or can only share the information about the defense fund, I am deeply grateful.
I am honoured to be a part of this community and the help I am given I promise I will pay forward into the community.
Belt Drive Betty
Rider & Editor
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