Peter Schorsch
As we approach a season of gratitude for our loved ones and good fortune, we are forgoing the usual Sunburn to ring in this year’s “digital” benefit for Tampa’s Metropolitan Ministries.
Apropos as any name can be, this year’s drive is called “Recount The Turkeys.”
Metropolitan Ministries plans to help 20,000 families this holiday season, but right now, its stocks are low. The charity needs donations — now — to make sure everyone who wants one has a Thanksgiving meal.
That’s why we’re raising turkeys.
Former House Speaker Will Weatherford has challenged Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch to help raise money for half of the 500 turkeys to give to needy families this Thanksgiving.
So we’re putting out the word, starting a campaign on social media to raise funds under the hashtag, #RecountTheTurkeys.
Weatherford should have no problem raising his half of the turkeys, so we’re calling on his favorite “speakers” for help. And we’re also looking for friends of #FlaPol to add their names to the effort too.
A dedicated link to the campaign is here.
If you’re a Democrat, Republican or independent; if your candidate won, lost or is undergoing a recount as we speak, you can contribute to this good cause. Click the link now.
And remember, after you’ve made your donation, please take to Facebook and Twitter to spread the word by using the hashtag #RecountTheTurkeys.
Thank you in advance.
