After contacting Charlotte I received the following via e-mail:
Ed,
These are the comments I received from Aaron's Press Secretary, Ilona Blakeley:
To: Charlotte Smith
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: URGENT . . . PLEASE RESPOND
Charlotte,
I am out of town today at out 2 satellite locations and can only be reached via cell phone. Tomorrow is the BIG Ron Paul Rally here, so I'm exceedingly busy until that's over.
The beauty of this is there are so many in the Network, that only $13 person would cure the debt. Anything after that would enable him to easily pursue alternatives that may not be available in the US. Sunday we should talk to see what your acquaintance has in mind.
Everyone is pouring their resources into Ron Paul, and that's important. Perhaps $13 per person for Aaron is do-able for most.
--
Ilona Urban, Blakeley
AFTF SC Volunteer Coordinator
Press Secretary for Aaron Russo
864-253-0330 (land line)
864-329-6042 (cell)
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Charlotte,
Aaron was in Houston from Dec to the end of January. He's been in Los Angeles since. They can't receive mail at the 908 N. La Cienega address. The address at the bottom of this email is the address to send mail and packages.
Heidi stays pretty busy tending to Aaron and doesn't get to the mail boxes etc as often as she should. But if they know a parcel is there, she'll go and pick it up.
All that to say, if the item for Aaron is a parcel, re-send it and let me know, then I'll notify Heidi to go to retrieve it.
Best,
Ilona
Dear AFTF/RtR Patriot,
What would you do if your most beloved friend was suffering with
a life threatening disease, suffocating under a mountain of
medical bills in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as there
is no insurance picking up the tab?
What if your most beloved friend's trash was filled with those
medical bills, and he explained "a new pile would be there again
next month"?
http://www.russomedicalfund.com
My name is Ilona Blakeley, for the past year I've been Aaron
Russo's Press Secretary. Aaron is the beloved friend about whom
I speak. He has been a faithful friend to Patriots like you and
me; sacrificially providing "America: Freedom to Fascism", giving
us the sword of truth to restore the Republic.
Now HE is in the fight for HIS life.
(following link is a picture of Aaron and Ilona but I can never get this to work - sorry)
http://attach.mud.mail.yahoo.com/us.f388.mail.yahoo.com/ym/us/ShowLetter?box=1Answer%20soon&MsgId=5108_4030180_1296_1650_57006_0_35857_118884_ 2359778257&bodyPart=2&YY=50834&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b&Idx=6
Aaron and Ilona May 6, 2007
With three previous bouts of cancer, and now facing a 4th, Aaron's financial situation is dire! The medical bills are approximating $300,000 since December's most recent diagnosis .
Aaron needs our help now.
I don't need to tell you about his courage to be a Truth-teller
and his willingness to risk all to expose Government corruption.
He put it all on the line to try to help us.
Why did he do it? Because his goal, like ours, is the Restoration
of the Republic to its Constitutional foundations. Because he
wants to see the ruling elites put back in their box. Because his
dream is a Country where each and every one of us can live free to
fulfill our God-given potential.
This illness is stopping him from helping us. This vital man is
trapped inside a body that's threatening to take him out of the
game. Now it's our turn to help him, in this, the biggest fight
of his life. The fight for life.
He's not ready to quit and we're not ready to let him go.
As you may be aware, Aaron recently resigned from this
Organization. Every bit of spiritual, emotional, physical energy
needs to be directed toward healing. Stress reduction plays a
major role in healing.
While you pray for Aaron's health; flood the Restore the Republic
"Get Well Aaron" inbox with thank you's, well wishes, healing
messages, and positive energy; you can have an immediate impact
on lowering his stress by donating to the Medical Expenses Fund
we created.
This medical expenses fund is intended as a gift and it is a
NEEDED gift.
I know you love and appreciate his courage, energy, wit, and
creative intelligence. Let him know he's not alone.
Do you know Aaron has no sense of the love and concern we all
have for him? Daily, I get several inquiries about how he's
doing. People from around the Country contact me to convey
their thoughts, prayers, and best wishes.
One day, when he was having a particularly hard day, I asked him,
"Do you have any idea how much people care about you?" He said,
"No, I really don't."
This has to change! Aaron needs to know how much he is
appreciated. He needs you to reach out and give him a sense of
how much you care.
http://www.russomedicalfund.com
Thank him now. Just click on the box provided to make your paypal
donation. Every stress-free moment is a healing moment. Bless
Aaron now with your most generous "thank you". Click here.
Yours in Freedom and Health,
Ilona Urban, Blakeley
Press Secretary to Aaron Russo
P.S. I did the math. If EVERYONE who receives this letter sent only $13, Aaron's medical debt would get retired. If you'd rather send a check or money order, make it
payable to:
All Your Freedoms, Inc,
P.O. Box 1213
264 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
http://www.russomedicalfund.com
All Your Freedoms, Inc., P.O. Box #1213, 264 South La Cienega Blvd., Beverly
Hills, California 90211