JaneC Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I've been following the post "who wants to be on Oprah" after I had posted on 8/10/04 in the Activism Forum that I had submitted a show idea to the Oprah show (see post for exact content of the post and submission). I know others have submitted to her show in the past as well. When I submitted I was somewhat hesitant about speaking for the group but I just felt so strongly that the message needed to get out. I agree no one group (young, old, male, female, smoker, non-smoker) is more important than another but the message needs to be tailored to the audience. Because this is such an important issue, I think we can and should act individually but as a group I think we will be more effective if we coordinate efforts. Ginny mentioned having the board approve these efforts (press releases, etc.) if people are speaking/submitting on behalf of LCSC. I think that sounds reasonable or have the board appoint a group to direct these efforts. I think our group brings a unique perspective to the issue in addition to ALCASE and WALC. OUR VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Good thinking! Hopefully I'll remember this. Seriously, we do need to coordinate. What do you think about: http://www.lchelp.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=10045 The post from 8/12 at 6 a.m. Could we have an individual from each subgroup (former smokers, smokers, etc.) submit a request to Oprah based on their experience? That way, with more submissions, we'd have more of a chance of getting her attention and each subgroup would feel that had been represented. Or would this be considered dividing us further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Actually, Cat, I would think if you had MORE than one person per subgroup sending their personal story, it would be more impressive...but then again, my brain ain't what it used to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 What do you think about sending her a registered letter with all of the letters and stories included as one LARGE group package? It would have to be signed for, which would at least get someone's attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest draiocht_bean_si Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Tina - what a great idea! Holy Cow - if we could get a hundred letters - or more - it would darn sure get their attention. Count me in! Cat Later: Oh wait - she doesn't accept mailed letters. No wait - there has to be an address in her magazine for submissions (to editors). There always is. Does anyone have a copy of O? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Here is the email address and phone no. for the O magazine editors: letters@hearst.com, 212-903-5392 Here is the address & phone no. for the Oprah Winfrey Show: Harpo Studios, 1058 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607 312-633-1000 I will help anyway I can. Just let me know what I need to do. Take care. Cat: Hope you are feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks Tina. How's your husband? elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Elaine, Thanks for asking. He isn't doing very well. He has no energy...I think he may be getting depressed. I starting to wonder if he is going to pull back out of this. He has always been very strong and positive. I am trying to work since I am self-employed and don't get paid unless I work. But, it has been very difficult this week. Our daughter dislocated her kneecap in a soccer scrimmage last night just to add a little more excitement to our lives. She has to be in a leg brace for the next 3 weeks. What a bummer for her in her senior year of high school. Pity party is over! I want to see the Oprah initiative succeed. Let me know if I can help in some other way. Take care and God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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