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“We need your help. I need your help. We need money for research. It may not save my life. It may save my children's life. It may save someone you love. And it's very important.” quote by Jim Valvano
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“We need your help. I need your help. We need money for research. It may not save my life. It may save my children's life. It may save someone you love. And it's very important.”

Jim Valvano

About This Quote

Source Speech: Cancer Research Fundraiser, 1993

Appeals to empathy, urging support for research that could save lives, including those of loved ones.

In simple terms: Ask for help to fund life‑saving research.

Key Takeaway

Donate or advocate for research funding.

Themes

compassion health fundraising

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

persuasive emotional

When to use this quote

  • hospital fundraising
  • personal appeals
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

Altruism mortality hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you contribute beyond money?
  • Who benefits most from this research?
A Different Perspective

May not address systemic issues in healthcare funding.

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