April 26, 2005 -- This is what we posted on ebay and on sites such as cyberbeg.com and Save Me Sites.com:
Thank you for your interest!
G'Nelle is our 11-year old daughter who has cerebral palsy, mild-to moderate retardation, and epilepsy. Da Shell is the 2nd-floor apartment that she currently lives in. Because my wife
and I both have back problems, getting her up and down a flight of 20 steps is next to impossible. (She is unable to walk) Because of G'Nelle's shell, she cannot go outside, play in the
sand, enjoy nature, or attend school (she does receive homebound instruction). She has no interaction with other children, and entertains herself with Barney, Blues Clues, and Sesame
Street. We, as her parents, are sad because we want to Break G' Nelle Outta Da Shell.
The other day "The Nutcracker" (an apartment complex) called and, because she was so moved by our plight, wanted to help Break G' Nelle Outta Da Shell! The representative offered us a
lovely first-floor apartment for $700 a month, plus a $300 deposit. Ordinarily, we would not have qualified for this apartment because of our credit problems. Having a chance to Break G'
Nelle Outta Da Shell is wonderful, but the catch is that the apartment complex can only hold the apartment for us until May 9. This is why we need your help. The money we make from our
jobs is basically going to previous expenses and keeping our current roof over our heads. We have no extra money for moving expenses or deposits. Could you please help us Break G' Nelle
Outta Da Shell by donating whatever you can In return, you will receive a bumper sticker that says "I Helped Break G' Nelle Outta Da Shell!" You will want this sticker so just bid and
it's yours!
If cute bumper stickers "ain't your thing," maybe you would like to hear G'nelle personally thank you for your contribution. For your bid, you will be able to speak to her on the phone.
Please email me, and we will give you the telephone number!
Many blessings,
Mike and Sherronda
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