A World Diabetes Day Idea
Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 8:42AM It was two years ago that I wrote “Not By Choice” for World Diabetes Day.
It was about 6 months after that when I went into a studio and recorded it.
Earlier this month I performed it for the first time live.
And now I finally have a way to give back.
With the help of my friend Manny I was able to get in touch with the right people at the International Diabetes Foundation, the founders of World Diabetes Day. I told them that I wanted to send them 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the song from November 14th, 2010 until the end of the year.
I never wrote this song to try and make money. That was not the point. The point was to provide that feeling of community and “I’m not alone” in a song. After performing it live I understand that the song has been able to be that comfort for many. So with the help of the IDF I hope that it will reach other people living with diabetes who may be needing that “you are not alone” message that the song offers.
Our stories may be different but our fight is the same.
If you purchased the song already, don’t worry all of the proceeds have been sitting in wait until I could do something like this so your purchase will help World Diabetes Day too.
If you purchased the song for yourself, maybe you could gift it to someone you know who has diabetes on November 14th. It would be a way to spread the word and help raise awareness world wide, all for under a buck.
I would love to hear from any of you who purchased the song. Knowing it touched your heart is all the payment I need.
Not By Choice is available in all of the iTunes stores.
Reader Comments (12)
awesome, will be purchasing.
I think I told you, but I already purchased it. Not that me purchasing it is any great feat or something you should remember, cause it's not. I just have a thing about not buying stuff on iTunes and try to get the physical CDs (plus entering my credit card info on there is a little scary for me because it saves it). But I busted out the info and bought the song after I heard it fully on the video from your celebration.
November 14th is near my birthday. I am thinking I may just have to give OTHER people a birthday present from me.... your song. :-) I know my youngest sister will relate to it very well.
It is an awesome song! You know me and music.... this one hits all my buttons. :-)
I bought your beautiful song and will pass the word along. :)
Aw hells yeah. Something to smile about today. Thanks, dude!
George, my 11-year-old son has type 1 diabetes. I purchased the song on i-tunes a few months ago. Every time I listen to it, I get a little bit more out of it. Thank you.
Awesome!
Thanks! It helps on "those days"
Your song still touches me every time I listen to it. Its amazing!
awesome, i'm going to buy it right now!
I bought your song a while ago. I love it! My 16 year old son had T1.
Thank you George, for all you do. Your song is amazing, and I'm glad that many more people will have an opportunity to hear it.
That's wonderful George! I purchased it way back when you released it. It's near and dear to me and I love what you're doing with the proceeds! Thank you!
PS - If you go to TCOYD today, say hi to Chris at Glucolift for me and Caleb please. :)