Hi!
Viv kindly brought my attention to this post as I do help Judy from time to time, and asked if I would comment on Eggy's suggestion.
As Viv quite rightly says, Judy doesn't want petitions or other shows of support that however well intended could be misconstrude. However, I feel 101% certain that she would be delighted if anyone felt able to make a donation to the CDR.
I'm sure you're well aware that the place is run on a proverbial shoestring. Finding sufficient funds to feed and maintain the donkeys (let alone herself) is a daily worry for Judy. At this particularly difficult time not only would the money itself be a wonderful bonus to the sanctuary, but for Judy to know that there are lots of people out there who are 'rooting for her' would be a massive boost to her morale.
In terms of how to donate, I appreciate that a single large donation would be a wonderful gesture, but it might be difficult to co-ordinate a single collection point. I would suggest using one of the several ways already set up for getting money to the sanctuary quickly. There is a Paypal account in the name of Corfu Donkey Rescue, or alternatively if you look a this link -
http://www.corfu-donkeys.com/Adoptadonkey.htm - you will see in the top right hand corner there are details for Visa and Mastercard payments. If you were to contribute using one of these systems, and use a standard message, for instance "with love from an
www.arillas.com forum member" Judy would know that (hopefully) a lot of donations were coming from one principle source.
On a slightly different note, Judy's court date is set for 6th May, but it is very likely that an adjournment will be sought. Once a new date has been set I will, if no-one minds, post the details on this site and if you happen to be free and in Corfu on the day perhaps you would consider going along to the court to lend your support.
Meanwhile, Eggy, Viv and everyone else who is supporting and thinking of Judy - thank you all so very, very much!
Bill
