light a candle please

[jeni740]

Today, Bristol-Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical monolith that charges
nearly $1,000 for a 30 day supply of one of its HIV/AIDS medications,
is donating $1 to the National AIDS Fund for each person who simply visits
their website and "virtually lights a candle." The tally is just over 1
million now.

> https://www.lighttounite.org (https://www.lighttounite.org/)


> This really will take just a second!! Please forward this on to other
> friends!

[Limelightfloraldesign]

That is so beautiful. It is so nice to see people like you who actually care.

Good for you girl!

[WebLady]

I lit one, and posted a bulletin on MySpace about it too :)

[lea m]

I ve lit one and will pass this on to all i know!!

[ladymelissa]

Where does it say they give $1 per candle? I just lit one and in fine print at the top of the page it says that they only pledged $100,000.

[WebLady]

Where does it say they give $1 per candle? I just lit one and in fine print at the top of the page it says that they only pledged $100,000.
I just noticed that too :bbconfused:

[jeni740]

I'm not sure I got it in an email and didn't really read into it I just thought it was a nice idea.

[jeni740]

On the "Light to Unite" Web site, visitors can light a virtual candle, share stories about how HIV/AIDS has impacted their lives, and help increase awareness of the epidemic by e-mailing a friend. For each virtual candle lit through December 31, 2006, Bristol-Myers Squibb will contribute $1 to the National AIDS Fund, up to a maximum contribution of $100,000, to benefit AIDS service organizations in underserved communities in the U.S. Web site visitors will also have the opportunity to increase the impact of the Bristol-Myers Squibb contribution to the National AIDS Fund by making an additional donation on the National AIDS Fund Web site at http://www.aidsfund.org/.


Ooh I see it was up to 100,000. Kinda misleading huh

[SerendipityCrafts]

This was true but the maximum contribution has already been reached -

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/charity/lighttounite.asp

"However, it is possible; as sometimes happens that the sponsor (Bristol-Myers Squibb) will react to the overwhelming public response by raising their maximum contribution cap."

[jeni740]

That would be great if they did, I doubt they expected so many candles to be lit, what a great idea :)

[ladymelissa]

Well I really think they ought to, $1000 per month for the meds, that is really upsetting.

[LizabethDavis]

I lit one and I will post a bulletin and pass it on as well!

[brewsells]

I still lit one even though they have reached the max. I am also forwarding it on.

[septemberbride06]

I tried, but since i'm at work I cannot download the Active X player or whatever, so I can't sorry!
I'll e-mail all my friends and family though.

:chimp:

[70707Bride]

That was cool. I lit a candle. Thx for posting!

[SaralovesMike]

I lit mine and will forward to everyone I know.

[BriansBride07]

I lit one and I will pass it on. thanks for sharing, that was nice,

[MOB Karen]

I am happy to light one as well. Thanks for sharing! :)