This week we are thanking and recognizing the people who make Global Exchange’s work possible. We’re highlighting a few individuals who represent the thousands who make up the amazing global network of change makers.
In this post, we thank the persistently giving Matt Ramsden. To read about others we’re thankful for, click here.
Matt Ramsden, Steadfast Despite Prize Drawing Losses
Matt Ramsden is indispensable.
For the past few years, Matt has supported Global Exchange in myriad ways. He continues to enter our prize drawings, despite never having won the coveted grand prize (or any of the other prizes, for that matter). He has treated his loved ones to Global Exchange Gift of Membership packages come holiday season. He has responded to emails, letters, and phone calls. I’m sure if we sent out a message in Morse code, he’d tap a response right back to us.
Donations from Matt and thousands like him turn ideas into action. People from across the globe contribute, confident that every dollar, every hard earned cent, is put to work right away towards the critical issues of our time.
This support means that when the Caravan for Peace trekked across the United States calling for an end to the tragic insanity of the drug war, weary travelers had a place to sleep and something to eat.
This support helped people set up their own Elect Democracy barbecues to bring their neighbors together to talk about booting the Big Banks from politics. And as we go toe to toe with lobbying giants, we’ll have people power on our side.
When we respond to calls from communities across the country to help craft legislation that affirms the rights of community members to decide what happens in their own backyards, your donations fund our stand against corporate greed.
To Matt, and to the teachers, students, retirees, metalworkers, dancers, parents, children, dreamers, nurses, taxi drivers, farmers, and everyone else whose dedication and commitment truly make this work possible —
Thank you.
P.S. Have you watched our new Thank You video yet?
