Thanks, Senator Bob Dole

There are some really nice milestones that come along every once in a while. As we work on a web site and a non-profit foundation, one of the major goals is to gain credibility. The non-profit world is full of scams and shady dealings fueled by the lure of tax free income. Even worse, is the world of erectile dysfunction treatments. The billions to be made in this market bring out every huckster and conman. Even the legit treatments get caught up in cut-throat marketing of dubious claims. Therefore, a non-profit dealing with the topic of erectile dysfunction makes it appear to be a doubly spurious enterprise.

Getting an endorsement from a public figure is a quick, easy way to overcome this challenge. The problem is, public figures don’t give out endorsement easily. We are very fortunate indeed, to have gained the trust of Senator Bob Dole.

Senator Dole was known for his 1999 Public Service Announcement style ADs about Erectile Dysfunction following his own bout with prostate cancer in 1991. His famous TV commercial was paid for by Pfizer, but its product, Viagra, is not mentioned anywhere in the AD. Interestingly, he never says whether he experienced ED. As with anyone who breaks new ground, Bob Dole found himself the butt of many late night comic material.  It would be nice to think that things have changed since then.

So, it was logical that we turned to Senator Dole when looking for a voice to put behind our cause. He carefully researched us and our work. He wrote a very kind note thanking us for the great service the Foundation was providing and we worked out a statement for us to use.

Be assured that his name has opened doors to us already. When we approach a corporation that has never heard of us, Bob Dole’s name raises a few eyebrows and opens the door a few more inches.

We are about to launch a capital campaign among our membership. The expenses of the site maintenance and marketing are significant. The better our numbers, the better our chances of corporate sponsorship. It all takes money. Our goal is to raise $10,000.00. For 500 members, and 4000 Unique Visitors a month, this should be an easy target. But it would pay some bills, build our Market Place and move us to the next level. Please follow the statement of support by Bob Dole and help us help the 35 million men still waiting for hope.