We should be on "Oprah"

[Emilysmom]

We've talked about this a few times before, but we really really SHOULD be on a segment of "Oprah" about something GOOOOOD that comes from the internet..............our online friendships and support of each other! I thought about it again today because today's "Oprah" show is about the Jonas Brothers, and she said it was done simply because 2 sixteen year old girls got on an email campaign to convince Oprah to have the Jonas Brothers on the show. They did a video email, then a barrage of other emails and it worked!

So...........I think with all the negative stuff that comes from the WWW, our site is SUCH a positive thing for so many people; from parents of adults with Ds, to parents of babies even before they are diagnosed with Ds. What a great story we would be!

[momofrussell]

GREAT idea SUSAN!!!! YOU START! LOL

A.

[eas1971]

I'm in.

I hate (if that's too strong of a word, then I strongly dislike, LOL) Oprah. But it's still a cool idea. And the woman does have a huge audience. So, it would be very cool! How do you go about something like that?

[Emilysmom]

A few years ago, we talked about this. And we (several of us, anyway) sent emails. But not LOTS of emails. And not from LOTS of members. So, maybe this is a good way to do it? Maybe a video type of email? It would be really cool if the show would pay for a LOT of us to get together there to meet in person!
Anyway, it's worth thinking about.

[jessjetland]

I watched that episode today, wanted to see the Roloffs lol so who wants to make the youtube videos?
Haha
Jess

[CC]

Hmmm K, here is my take on the idea

Honestly I feel kind of odd putting this out there on a public board cause hey who knows maybe if one here really does write to Oprah about this she may come and read the site, KWIM

Makes me feel like I am kind of part of a scheme to make this happen Hmmm LOLOL

K, with all that said, I watch Oprah when I can and I LOVE her shows. I am thinking she just loves to do things that are cool and surprise people or make things happen that may have never had a chance of happening, KWIM

So here is just one idea I am throwing out there. I am thinking that what are the chances that any of us here in the states will actually ever have the opportunity to meet up with say Car, Stella (which BTW Stella WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU?) or Tammy or any of our members here from the UK or any other far away place.

So maybe she would love to bring some together that are outside the states that have become good pals due to UNO with some from the states all brought together with a common cause, KWIM

Just a thought

Just the other day on her program she was doing makeovers and there was a woman on that has a little daughter with DS and her hubby is away at war. After the make over she surprised her with her hubby being there via satellite (sp?) for him to see his new looking wife ;D Was very touching and at the end of the program the woman was on stage holding her adorable daughter ;D

Or another thought maybe try to get something for October being that is DS Awareness month and what a cool way to get soooo many aware, KWIM

K, I am rambling way to much on this LOLOL

BEST of Luck to you that try

CC ~

[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

I'm in too. What should we do? I for one would love to meet everyone out here on this sight. I travel the sights and I always say to myself that the bestest sight out there is Uno!!!

P.s. I don't know about you guys but i'm still saving up my money b/c someday i'm just gunna show up at Tammy's house and live in her back yard... LOL Ahhhh, a big frozen n/a something in my hammock under a couple of mango trees eating some avacodes Thats the life.

[Chris too]

CC, what a great idea to appeal to the "reunion" or "first-time meeting" aspect! Oprah loves that sort of thing! If she went for that, we'd have to be very purposeful about making sure that people know that Uno is all about supporting those with Ds in their lives & helping each other out - that the Ds gets its proper due attention.

Put a link up, Susan, & I'll send my e-mail faithfully.

[Deannalee]

I think that is an awesome idea!!!!

Deanna

[Jackie]

I heard when Oprah was here in Amarillo for those several months doing the Beef Trials...that the way to get attention is to send your info in an envelope that is ...outstanding. But maybe now its all just who you know...and all done online. Maybe we should involve Gail Williams....(Steff knows her)...who does the casting of so many with disabilities in Calif for show biz...what about it Steff?

Jackie