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May 24, 2008

Wear the Lilac - Tomorrow 25th May

To celebrate the wonders of the Discworld and to support Terry Pratchett with his 'embuggerance', tomorrow is Wear the Lilac day. The concept is simple, wear a sprig of Lilac in your hat, button hole or whatever. Alternatively turn your website Lilac or use a Lilac icon.

A special thanks must go to Auronsgirl who has been selling Lilac pins and has raised over $1000 for Alzheimer's research. Each pin is handmade so the amount of time and effort she has donate is immense. Thank you Auronsgirl, I think the Discworld has a new hero.

Posted by Chris Tregenza at 01:45 PM |

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AG

A hero? *scuffs toes* Gosh. I wonder if I can have a drink with Cohen and the Silver Hoarde now?

Orders for pins are still coming in. I'll keep selling pins as long as I have supplies on hand.

I made the donations at about 10:30 am EST, and will be making a second donation later on this year in honor of Hogswatch.

A big "thank you" to everyone here at Match it for Pratchett and elsewhere for the kindness, support and most of all, pin orders. Happy Lilac Day to all.

Posted by: AG | May 26, 2008 at 03:34 AM

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