JOCK The Movie

Female Jockey – Diane CrumpNovember 18, 2009

Dear Fans of JOCK,

I am writing to ask your help on two fronts.

The filming of my documentary JOCK, about the pioneer female jockeys, is going great. But something really tragic happened that I'd like to share with you.

Two days before we were to interview Diane Crump, (the first woman to ride against men and the first to ride in the Kentucky Derby,) she was trampled by a horse and suffered a life threatening brain injury. Diane is recovering slowly but as a result of the accident she is suffering extraordinary pain, permanent brain damage and is facing enormous debt. She needs help to carry on. When I reached out, she wrote me back; "I don't want charity help, I would like to be back to my old self. I would love to participate in this documentary in a positive way that could give people hope which is what I've always wanted. Please let me know about any future interviews or appearances that need to be made for promotion. I'll do my best to be as helpful as possible. Maybe this was the mission I was meant to complete."

Her generous message to me, written when she is at greatest need, made it clearer than ever to me that we need to finish this film and memorialize stories like Diane's before it is too late.

To do so, we need money. I'm writing to ask you to make a generous donation to the non-profit fund we have set up to make "JOCK". In return I will donate 20% of the amount raised between now and December 31st to the Diane Crump Fund to help with her recovery.

Your contribution will help two worthy causes at once. You can make your online tax deductible donation securely through our non-profit sponsor, the International Documentary Association (IDA) Or send a check payable to the International Documentary Association (IDA) to "JOCK" at Ellman Entertainment, 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., Bldg. 26 Upper, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Any amount is acceptable and appreciated, however, all donations over $250 will receive a letter from the IDA recognizing your contribution for tax purposes. If you or someone you know has any interest in fully backing and/or sponsoring the making of this very important and exciting documentary please contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Jason Neff

Director/Producer of JOCK

info@jockthemovie.com
www.jockthemovie.com

PS. For your contribution your name will be listed on our website www.jockthemovie.com as a supporter of the film. Please send this letter to five of your friends so they too can support the making of this film as well as the recovery of our first lady in racing, Diane Crump. Thank You!

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