When Motorcop and I dreamed up Kilted to Kick Cancer over a Guinness 2 years ago we never knew the impact it could have, we were just looking for a reason to wear our kilts more often. Then TOTW informed me of the risks of prostate cancer and we were off to the races.
Along the way we sought out sponsors to help us spread the word. Some were less than receptive, telling us they were too small a company and that the economy was too slow for them to help out in any way.
Enter Alt Kilt.
The definition of a small family company, they make a product that isn't exactly flying off the shelves. Especially since each kilt is hand made.
But their own story with cancer explains everything. September is also Childrens' Cancer Awareness Month and Alt Kilt is a big supporter of any effort to find a cure and spread awareness. But that wasn't enough.
Alt Kilt's enthusiasm continued with discount codes, gift certificates and kilts for MC and me as well as rush orders for many many others. They could have very easily said no for the same reason other larger companies did, but there was a connection that went beyond the bottom line.
I think it's obvious by now that the Kilted to Kick Cancer effort made me happy this year, but it was the support of people who believed we could do it that made it all possible.
Alt Kilt, you made me happy in 2011!
Along the way we sought out sponsors to help us spread the word. Some were less than receptive, telling us they were too small a company and that the economy was too slow for them to help out in any way.
Enter Alt Kilt.
The definition of a small family company, they make a product that isn't exactly flying off the shelves. Especially since each kilt is hand made.
But their own story with cancer explains everything. September is also Childrens' Cancer Awareness Month and Alt Kilt is a big supporter of any effort to find a cure and spread awareness. But that wasn't enough.
Alt Kilt's enthusiasm continued with discount codes, gift certificates and kilts for MC and me as well as rush orders for many many others. They could have very easily said no for the same reason other larger companies did, but there was a connection that went beyond the bottom line.
I think it's obvious by now that the Kilted to Kick Cancer effort made me happy this year, but it was the support of people who believed we could do it that made it all possible.
Alt Kilt, you made me happy in 2011!
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