{"id":9,"date":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota1.wpengine.com\/cotaforoakleystrong\/2023\/05\/26\/love-thats-a-match\/"},"modified":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T00:00:00","slug":"love-thats-a-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforoakleystrong\/2023\/05\/26\/love-thats-a-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Love – That’s A Match!"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOVE.<\/p>\n

Love can cause us to do all sorts of things. Sometimes big things. Sometimes small things. It’s incredibly powerful. And a couple weeks ago, love made me cry. I got a call that screamed “love”, and my involuntary response came via tears and the best “thank you” I could mutter through a cracking voice.<\/p>\n

“I’d like to do a match”, the voice said. The voice then continued with, “For the next $20,000, I would like to match dollar for dollar in funds raised for COTA for Oakley Strong.” Yep. Cue the tears.<\/p>\n

Fortunately this incredibly generous contributor was gracious to my Aunt Crissy blubbering, and a wonderful conversation ensued. After that call, it was time to get the wheels turning on how we can capitalize on this offer and raise all $20,000 for COTA for Oakley Strong, which after the match means a total of $40,000 (almost half of the total goal!) to the campaign. Cue the tears again!<\/p>\n

There are some fun events in the works, one of which has already been posted — I’ll post details for the rest as they are finalized. But in the meantime, would you please consider helping us hit that $20,000 goal? The matching offer stands until July 31, 2023.<\/p>\n

A couple quick reminders: click the “see if your company will match your gift” link under the “Give” button, as many employers are already set up, and their match would also go toward that $20,000. Also, all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. And, 100% of funds raised for COTA for Oakley Strong will assist with transplant-related expenses. 100%! Click the “give” button to help!<\/p>\n

Thank you so much!!<\/p>\n

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