I received a disturbing phone call about a fellow person in our sport who is facing hardship. The claim is that this person is or has been in prison and needs financial assistance for false charges. A good number of handlers have been called, along with exhibitors. A good number of people out of goodness have sent money. I learned that the story may not be truthful- on the other hand certainly we want to support anyone who needs help if the information is factual. I gave the parties my toll free fax and asked for verification of the hardship and situation. I requested that this be sent immediately. I was told it would be sent "right away" and then I was hung up on. As of now, I have not received any verification. Again, if the situation is true- I will certainly let the list know that the hardship appears truthful. I will apologize to all should my information be incorrect- but at this time you may want to hold off on sending money. If it is factual, I will collect to help. Regards to everyone: Linda Bankhead ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================