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Help me get a digital piano - composing new music

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Hi there, my name is Gerard, and I do need your help in getting a special digital piano that will permit me to more easily compose my new music. When I was younger, I was struck with viral meningitis at six months which left me completely paralyzed. I spoke my first word at five years old and walked at eight years old! Over the years, I've had many physical challenges, but I gradually got better. I did face a lot of discrimination for my disability. However, with my perseverance, I still succeeded in contributing to society despite this. I did most of my schooling at home, and eventually, I was able to go to a private high school to finish my high school education. I then went to The University of Manitoba and got a BA honors and my teacher's degree. I taught for fifteen years, eventually took computer courses, and then went to work at ISM/IBM for another fifteen years. I am now retired and am on a fixed income. Not too long ago, I discovered my piano music hobby and started using computer software to create midi files by scanning piano sheet music into the computer, making all the necessary corrections in order to make midi files which can then be played on any digital intruments. I did have to learn music theory on my own in order to be able to read piano sheet music and use my music computer software. However, the dexterity in my hands is really bad. I simply cannot physically play on a regular piano. I have used special computer software in order to learn to compose new music. The next step would be to get a digital piano such as the Yamaha CVP809, which unfortunately does cost a lot of money. Since I am on a fixed income and have special needs because of my residual meningitis, it will take me years in order to save enough money to get the kind of digital piano that I need to create new compositions. About three years ago, I had colon cancer which I survived after a total of eight operations and radiation treatment. I must say that it was really tough for me! Now, I realize that the jury is still out on whether the cancer will return or not. So far, I've been lucky. That's why I have decided to seek out your help in getting some money together in order to get that special digital piano quicker so that I can compose my new music sooner instead of waiting years to get it. I am quite afraid that my cancer could come back, so I am appealing to you to help me out with my music hobby. For those of you who have the opportunity of reading my story, I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart whether you decide to help me out or not. I will appreciate any help that you give me. Thank you again.
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    Gerard Campagne
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    Winnipeg, MB

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