I currently work for IBM and my 10 year old son, Zachary, has type 1 diabetes and is using an insulin pump. Zachary was originally diagnosed when he was 1 1/2 years old.We recently received this letter, and thought it would be of interest to our readers.
The annual IBM United Way campaign will be starting in September. Most IBM'ers are not aware that they can direct their United Way payroll deduction to a specific organization instead of United Way determining how their contribution is spent.
Any IBM'er in any state can direct their payroll deduction to any listed organization in any other state. Instructions on how to direct payroll deduction are available to all IBM'ers in all states.
I have been able to have JDF and the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) in Miami listed as an eligible organizations in the annual IBM campaign for organizations in the state of Florida. I have noticed that JDF is also listed as an eligible organization for other states as well.
I am suggesting the following:
- Notify your membership that if they work for IBM or have friends or relatives that work IBM this option is available to them. I suggest a broadcast email to achieve this.
- If you have a website, post this notice on the website.
Last year the IBM'ers in South Florida directed $16,000 to DRI and $5,000 dollars to the JDF.
If you have a question please feel free to contact me.
Thanks...Jeffry
Jeffry Ullman
jbullman@us.ibm.com
Boca Raton, Fl. USA
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