#LiftMargaret

In early September, I stumbled on a blog after I saw several people tweeting that the author needed a lot of support.

Anna, from An Inch of Gray, had just lost her 12 year old son, Jack, during the floods in Virginia.

Along with many others, I started following Anna’s blog. I can’t imagine how difficult these stories have been for her to write and share with us. Word after word, I kept wishing there was something we could do to help her and her family during this tragic time.

Two weeks ago, Anna shared a grocery list written by her 10 year old daughter, Margaret.

As you can see, she asked for a few food items, a private concert with Justin Bieber, and for her brother Jack.

The grocery list post started a bit of a movement in the blogosphere and Twitter to help make that private concert happen.

It would be great to see all of us put the power of social media to good use and help put a smile back on Margaret’s face during this very difficult time.

So, dear readers, here are some things we can do to possibly help make that happen:

• Send a few tweets – I’ve even written them for you. All you have to do is copy & paste. (the bit.ly link goes directly to Anna’s grocery list post)

Hey @JustinBieber – help put a smile on a young girls face after the tragic loss of her brother: http://j.mp/qhm5jN @JBLiftMargaret

Hey @theellenshow can you help put a smile back on a 10yo’s face after the tragic loss of her brother. http://j.mp/qhm5jN @JBLiftMargaret

• Consider doing a post yourself. The more people who see and spread this message, the better.
• A few other people to possibly tweet: @scooterbraun (manager), @studiomama (his mom), @bieberarmy (fan club)
• Follow @JBLiftMargaret and help them through retweets.
• If you happen to know Justin Bieber, call him up NOW. Ok, yah, that one is a long shot. But, seriously if you do know him, get on the phone.
• Follow the hashtag #LiftMargaret and help retweet the message.
• Write on Justin Bieber’s Facebook fan page and mention Anna’s post.

As we all know, social media is a very powerful tool. Hopefully it will work its magic once again and bring a little joy back to this family.

Comments are closed today. Instead of leaving something here, I’d love for you to send some tweets.

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