FUND DRIVE: GET MR. LINCOLN TO THE PITTSBURGH ANA

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, in conjunction with PAN Secretary and Benjamin Franklin actor, Patrick McBride, have created an internet web based GoFundMe page to raise money to bring renowned Abraham Lincoln actor, Dennis Boggs, to the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money at the David Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh PA on August 4 – 8 2020. The money generated will cover Dennis' fee, airfare, hotel stay, etc. McBride as Franklin lives in the Pittsburgh area and his presence carries a minimal cost.

Lincoln and Franklin have appeared together previously charming young and old alike with their wit, humor and historical tales. Most recently they attended the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in January of 2020 and the ANA World's Fair of Money, Chicago IL, in August of 2019. Many dealers, vendors, and attendees enjoyed posing for photos with these historical figures, but most importantly, the children whose eyes lit up and tongues tied in the presence of Mr. Lincoln or Dr. Franklin was priceless. Imagine being 10 years old and able to tell your teacher that you met President Lincoln or Dr. Franklin or BOTH! And what a more wonderful gift could we give our children than the desire to learn. Young collectors are the future of the coin business, and we encourage you make a donation.

There is an added value with using Lincoln and Franklin as advertising to draw additional public the ANA-WFM Convention. Local print, television and radio media outlets will be notified.

Small amounts are encouraged. Ten dollars each from 400 donors will easily reach our goal. Please consider a $5 Lincoln note or a $100 Franklin note to get these engaging characters to Pittsburgh this summer. Mail donations are also gladly accepted. Make payable to:

PAN
1985 Lincoln Way
Suite 23 #225
White Oak PA 15131

The Internet web GoFundMe platform is popular and easy to use. All of the money raised goes to the stated cause with no processing fees. The platform will encourage donors to leave a tip that will go to sustain the service. You are able to tip zero money if you choose or any dollar amount other than the recommended 10% the GoFundMe platform suggests. To donate go to:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-abe-lincoln-to-pittsburgh or to the PAN website home page www.PANcoins.org and click the photo.

For more information contact PAN Secretary Patrick McBride pancoins@gmail.com or 412-973-3525

For more information, see:
www.MeetMrLincoln.com
www.FranklinAlive.com

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