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PC Repairs for charity
Nobylspoon
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This weekend I participated in the 39.3 mile Washington DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This was my second year partcipating in this event. I started last year after losing my mom to breast cancer on Valentines Day.
In order to participate, walkers are required to raise a minimum of $1800. I was able to reach my goal 2 days before the event but I did so by relying on the same donors from the year before. I would like to keep participating in charity events such as this without having to depend on the same small group of people. Because of this, I have decided to utilize my tech skills and offer PC services for donations.
I will be offering the usual services including PC repair, diagnostics, cleanup, home network setup, parental contol setup, file recovery, etc. I plan to set minimum donation amounts for various services (plus cost of any parts). As an added benefit to my customers, having their PCs serviced by me will be a tax write-off. Payment will be made directly to the organizations and they will receive a tax receipt.
What I really need now is a catchy name. Any suggestions?
In order to participate, walkers are required to raise a minimum of $1800. I was able to reach my goal 2 days before the event but I did so by relying on the same donors from the year before. I would like to keep participating in charity events such as this without having to depend on the same small group of people. Because of this, I have decided to utilize my tech skills and offer PC services for donations.
I will be offering the usual services including PC repair, diagnostics, cleanup, home network setup, parental contol setup, file recovery, etc. I plan to set minimum donation amounts for various services (plus cost of any parts). As an added benefit to my customers, having their PCs serviced by me will be a tax write-off. Payment will be made directly to the organizations and they will receive a tax receipt.
What I really need now is a catchy name. Any suggestions?
WGU PROGRESS
MS: Information Security & Assurance
Start Date: December 2013
MS: Information Security & Assurance
Start Date: December 2013
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tecke
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Sounds noble! For a name may I suggest something along the lines of "the summoned tech warrior from another planet sent to battle cancer?"
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Asif Dasl
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Keep it simple & easy to remember IMO. You probably need a website too, so go for names that are available...
ITsForCancer.com .info .org & .us
ITForCancer.com .info .org & .us
ITsForCharity.org .info & .us
ITForCharity.us
ITsCharity.org .info & .us
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NetworkVeteran
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ITforBoobs? I didn't check on GoDaddy, but I'd be surprised if it were taken. -
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crrussell3
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PRT (Pink Ribbon Tech)? Could have a slogan along the lines of "We fight the malware so others can fight for the cure"MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration
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Thanks for all the great suggestions!
I've decided to go with CharityPCRepairs.org instead of something breast cancer specific because I would like to eventually grow this into something raising funds for multiple charities and causes. Once I reach that point, my customers will be able to choose a charity from the list to submit their payment to.
Website still needs some work. I just threw it together in about 45min last night.WGU PROGRESS
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slinuxuzer
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I've always wondered, when you say a 39 mile walk, did you walk all 39 miles? and do you do this in one day?
