A collection of doodles with a bit of commentary by RICK GREEN - your cartooning friend

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Craziest Thing I've Ever Done

Okay, so the church that I am a part of has this dream of building a new facility that would have a gym and some classrooms, etc, etc.  As a way of raising a few start up funds we're having a pledge campaign that would raise money for the building and promote fitness at the same time.  The idea is to get people to pledge dollars per pound for anyone willing to try and lose weight for six months. The campaign is called: Pledge Off the Pounds!  Or, POP!  This is the craziest thing that I have ever done, because not only did I draw the doodle for the campaign, I am participating in it.  (This is crazy!!)

My family has been after me for some time to lose weight, but I am severally lacking in motivation.  I want to see this building happen at our church and so I am making a very public commitment to lose some excess "baggage."  Therefore, beginning July 12, I am on a 6 month mission to lose weight and get as many people as I can to "pop" with their dough to get me motivated.

You wanna' POP for me?  My athletic trainer son-in-law says that "wow" figure for me would be 50lbs. I'm hoping to lose at least 25lbs.  What would you pledge per pound to my church to see me pop?

Leave a comment with an e-mail address or contact me at green_rick@juno.com and I can get you plugged, or popped in.  (This is crazy!)

6 people doodled a comment.:

Jackie said...

I think this is a great idea! I'll sponsor you a dollar per pound... let me know how I sign up.

I think your drawing is perfect, but shouldn't it be a diet soda? ;)

Rick said...

Thanks Jackie. I really appreciate it. I can send you a card if you want, or just fill it out for you here.

A Diet Soda!?! Yes, but maybe he's a regular soda trying to become a diet. :-)

Hally said...

Can we make a 'flat' donation? And you can draw a soda can flattened. :D

Rick said...

Hello Halley. I wouldn't turn down any donation for the project. I would still make it so many dollars per pound up to a certain amount of weight loss. That way it still motives me to lose the weight. Thanks for your interest. I really do appreciate it.

Coffee Bean said...

E-mail me Brutha!!!

Rick said...

Coffee Bean: Okie Dokie. "Brutha?"