On our last post, we talked about Megan’s car breaking down, and how we hoped to transform this challenge into an opportunity to propel us forward in both professional goals- to get Ink in the Wheels: Stories to Make Love Roll a national success, and personally to create the freedom of mobility that Barton needs for his family.
While we’re looking for a long-term strategy and permanent solution, we could use your help. The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association is giving away 3 vans for their annual Mobility Awareness Monthcampaign. Vote for us! It is a social competition, and the top 5% of voters will then be judged by an independent panel.
You can vote here: http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/barton-cutter-raleigh-nc/ The great thing is you can VOTE ONCE A DAY from your ip address. (we are going to use Outlook Reminders to remind us to vote everyday between now and May!) AND they give you a question for an EXTRA POINT!
Our goal professionally with the book is to positively impact individuals and families with and without disabilities, and we couldn’t be more excited that we are reaching that goal. But the book can’t stay in Raleigh.
We need to get it out into the world! And we need an accessible van to help us do that! http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/barton-cutter-raleigh-nc/
We’ve never done a “voting contest” before, so we thought we would make it fun. We’ll be posting funny photos on our social media. Follow us here: http://www.facebook.com/inkinthewheels
Since we don’t know what the chances of winning a social + judged competition will be (last year there were 1700 entries & top entries received thousands of votes), we’re looking for long-term strategies. We’re looking for out-of-the-box ideas, foundations, agencies, or philanthropists who would be willing to help us.
If you know of anyone who would love to spread our message of independence, overcoming challenges and finding love, please let us know!
~Barton and Megan