[bksvol-discuss] Re: Sad news to share this morning
- From: Joan Goldberg <joan.goldberg225@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:59:47 -0400
I think her request was not posted to the list, but was done between
her and other Bookshare staff.
Joan
On 9/21/12, Sue Stevens <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Joan,
>
> Did you see Mayrie's request that this be kept off the discussion lists?
> Alisa said she specifically requested that any communications be sent
> through her. I hope my message will stop the list discussions.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Sue S.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joan Goldberg
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 3:28 PM
> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Sad news to share this morning
>
> I'm so sorry! I'm not currently a volunteer, but I had corresponded
> with her a couple of times regarding a book I had requested. I had
> also talked about volunteering in the future, and she was so kind and
> caring and had offered to help in any way she could. She will truly be
> missed! Please give her my best wishes.
>
> Joan Goldberg
>
> On 9/21/12, Alisa Moore <alisam@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Dear Benetech staff and Bookshare volunteers,
>>
>> It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that our friend and
>> dedicated
>> Bookshare staff person, Mayrie, has been battling cancer. Due to the
>> very
>> aggressive nature of the disease, Mayrie has made the decision to retire
>> from her work and volunteer duties, effective today.
>>
>> I realize this news is very difficult as Mayrie has been a dedicated
>> colleague a beloved member of our extended community for many years.
>> She
>> will be deeply missed by anyone who has had the honor of knowing her and
>> working with her.
>>
>> Mayrie has specifically asked that discussions about her health stay off
>> the
>> discussion lists, to respect her privacy. If you would like to send
>> Mayrie
>> any kind of communication, she has asked that they be sent through me (my
>> mailing address is below, if needed). Please know that she will receive
>> each communication, however, she may not feel well enough to respond. I
>> will post to the discussion list (and share with staff) as we learn more.
>>
>> Kindly,
>>
>> Alisa K. Moore
>> Volunteer Program Manager
>> Benetech
>> www.bookshare.org<http://www.bookshare.org>
>> 650-352-0087
>>
>> Join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
>> <http://blog.bookshare.org/2012/03/11/join-bookshares-worldwide-10th-anniversary-celebration/>
>>
>>
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