I thought I'd pass this on to my LJ friends bacause I can't think of a better event for writers to sponsor.

Patricia Smith, one of my Stonecoast friends and a poet who will take your breath away, is participating in the 2008 New York Writers Coalition Write-a-thon.

Here's an excerpt from her LJ entry:

I'm taking part in the 2008 New York Writers Coalition Write-a-thon to raise money for the groundbreaking creative writing classes the NYWC offers to seniors, the homeless and at-risk youth. For eight straight hours on Saturday May 17, I'll be writing and workshopping my a** off--energized by your pledge. Please take a moment to glance at my page and help me reach my goal of $1000--so that we can continue to hear the voices we most need to hear.

We all have charities that are near and dear to our hearts, not to mention a restricted amount of money in this tight economy. However, if you have the ability to contribute to the cause, I urge you to sponsor Patricia for this event. You will be helping people who desperately need to find a way to hear and be heard through the power of writing.

Learn more about this event by visiting the website for the 2008 New York Writers Coalition Write-a-thon.