Re: JDF Walk

Hi Mary Anne -

I am responding to your message on behalf of Mike McConnell. Mike is in
Singapore at this time and we are not sure if he will be successful in
dialing up to catch up on his e-mail correspondence.

Thank you very much for your message. We solicit one time lump-sum
contributions to JDF rather than per mile. In addition, we collect the
pledges for the walk - rain or shine. The reason of course is that our main
goal is to raise money to find a cure and we would prefer that weather or
other elements beyond our control not impact our ability to raise funds.
However, we have a great time on walk day and we have a lot of people turn
out for the walk. This year we are anticipating in excess of 500 walkers.
The total amount of donations that are turned in by Enron employees are very
generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the Enron Foundation. Therefore, the
matching forms are not necessary.

If you happen to be in Houston on November 5th we would enjoy having you join
us for the walk. If you care to make a donation, it may be mailed to Mike at
the following address:

Mike McConnell
Enron Global Markets
1400 Smith Street, EB 3328
Houston, TX 77002

If you donate $25 or more you are entitled to an Enron/JDF Walk T-shirt. If
you are interested just send us your size (M-L-XL-XXL) and location and we
will get one to you.

Thanks again.

Cathy Phillips
713-853-6898

Mary Anne Collins@ENRON COMMUNICATIONS
09/13/2000 02:19 PM
To: Mike McConnell/HOU/ECT@ECT
cc:
Subject: JDF Walk

Hi Mike -
Saw your announcement regarding the walk on wEBSource. Although I don't have
the funds to fly down to Houston to participate, I'd be happy to at least
make a donation! How are the donations tallied? Pledge per mile walked?
Lump sum contribution? Let me know!

I too am an insulin dependant diabetic - for 32 years now - and do know what
a child goes through when diagnosed with this disease. I just thank God that
I have parents that instilled a strong sense of self and urged me to
understand as much about the disease as possible. I've seen too many kids
and young adults, in my association with the Oregon Chapter of the JDF, that
didn't understand and didn't want to deal with their diabetes - some of them
dying at a very young age due to complications. I volunteer my time to talk
to newly diagnosed diabetic children, so they and their parents can
understand that it isn't a death sentence, it's a way of life. And a way of
life that can be long and productive.

Here's wishing you the best in your endeavors on the JDF's behalf.

Best regards,
Mary Anne

Mary Anne Collins
Enron Broadband Services
Distribution Marketing Program Manager
(503)886-0687
(503)816-4537 cell
mary_anne_collins@enron.net