Help Alton Brown help Dauphin Island, Alabama

As most everyone knows, the Gulf coast region suffered a great amount of damage this summer with the BP oil spill. Marion Laney, Director of Photography for GE, is trying to raise awareness that the Dauphin Island area was not damaged by the oil spill and revitalize the tourism industry plus help the area's seafood industry as well. AB has agreed to go a demo on the Island, donating his time and travel expenses. However, more support is needed to host the event and the state's tourism board nor BP will help with the other part of arranging the event. This morning, Marion started a poll for fans to show support for such an event. It only takes a second to vote and tell the powers that by you would come to an event like this, so please vote on Marion's poll! Edit: Marion has a new poll here that doesn't require Facebook or a "real" name. I would certainly consider going down to the Island for an event, it looks so beautiful there. And if were in, say, February that would be a nice birthday present. ;) Here's what Marion posted on the GE Facebook site:

In support of this hard hit (by bad publicity, not oil) island on the Gulf of Mexico. Alton Brown has offered to show his support for our recovery by visiting Dauphin Island. Since I have no money to host him I need the support of fans to show the Alabama State Tourism folks, Alabama fishing industry and BP that we really want him to come visit. Alton is donating his time and travel expenses. A huge gesture. The costs to have him visit are many, a portable kitchen, staging, security, traffic control (no traffic lights on the island) clean-up, etc Please vote and contact these organizations directly and insist they support his visit. Without you it will not happen. http://westbaygulfcoasttdc.org/ Make your voice heard, vote in the poll!