To Whom It May Concern:
I was very happy to see how much better Jerry Lewis looked this year. I’ve been worried about him these last few years, because one of my fondest desires is that he’ll live to see Muscular Dystrophy wiped out and be able to do away with the telethon. I really can’t imagine the MDA telethon without him.
I would also like to praise Mr. Lewis for his decision to give telethon time to the Salvation Army and Hurricane Katrina relief. There’s no doubt that this decision directly saved lives. I had been wondering why the Salvation Army was mentioned instead of the Red Cross, but it turns out that the Red Cross refused aid to organizations that weren’t “on the list,” while the Salvation Army wasn’t hampered with such restraints. This amazing foresight on Mr. Lewis’ part has me in awe.
I was afraid that the pledge goals would not be reached this year because of the concurrent appeal for hurricane relief funds. That the goals were indeed reached is testament to the generosity and spirit of the American people, a much-needed reflection of who we are that allows me to once again take pride in being an American. Please tell Jerry Lewis that I love him very much.
Most sincerely,
Gary Davidson
Tucson, Arizona
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