Select English or Spanish language to continue. Follow the automated prompts to reach the correct department.  In theory, you can try to cancel your service by emailing Dish at care@dish.com. But it’s safe to assume that you’ll have to do the dirty work of canceling over the phone. If you want to temporarily suspend your service instead of canceling it altogether, call 888-876-7918. Ask for and write down the name of the person who answers your call (and anyone who takes over the call later). Say something like “Hello, John. I would like to cancel my Dish Network service. Can you please help me complete the process?” The customer retention agent will try to draw out additional information from you, looking for weak spots in your resolve that they can exploit. They’ll ask things like “Are you interested in getting more channels for less money?” and “What can I do to improve your Dish experience?” No matter what they ask or say, and no matter which “supervisor” they put on the line, simply keep repeating things like “Thank you, but I’ve already made the decision to cancel my service. Please help me to do so” and “Thanks, but nothing will change my mind. Please complete my cancellation.” Expect the agent to be persistent — they earn commissions for each cancellation they prevent — but don’t tolerate bullying or rude behavior. Remain calm, but demand to speak to a supervisor. Take names and keep details of your call experience.

Summary: Dial 888-283-2309 (USA) for Dish Network Customer Service. Clearly and quickly state your desire to cancel. Stick to your script until they relent.


A person’s eyes can tell you a lot about them and their mental state in a particular moment. If their eyes are glassy and bloodshot, it could be a sign that they've been drinking too much. Additionally, if a person has droopy eyes and is clearly having trouble keeping their eyes open, this could also be a sign of intoxication. Note: Bloodshot eyes could also be a sign of allergies or another medical condition. So make sure you ask about allergies before you interpret this symptom as a definitive sign of intoxication. While intoxication can mean being under the influence of several different substances, the smell of the user can be a big giveaway for many people. Both alcohol and marijuana have very strong odours that linger with the user long after the intoxicating substance has been consumed. Try to smell the person and see if you can notice hints of alcohol or weed on their breath or clothes. As a parent looking for signs of intoxication in their child, this is one of the most effective tell-tale signs. Intoxicated people can’t perform normal tasks as easily as they can when they are sober. This includes things like walking a straight line, lighting a cigarette properly, spilling drinks, or fumbling with other objects. Keep in mind that impaired motor function can be a side effect of many other conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or someone who has suffered a stroke. Although alcohol affects everyone similarly, the speed at which it does so will be different based upon their physical characteristics. Size, sex, rate of consumption, the strength of each drink, the amount of food and the additional use of drugs all are to be considered when determining how quickly alcohol may be affecting someone. For example, a person who weighs 150 lbs. will feel the effects of the alcohol much more quickly than someone who weighs 250 lbs., even if they drink the exact same amount of alcohol. This is because the larger person can tolerate more alcohol since their body takes longer to process it.

Summary: Look for glassy or bloodshot eyes. Notice how the person smells. Watch for impaired motor function. Estimate the person’s size.


Choose a cause or issue that is important to you if you want to raise money for a charitable cause. Write down the reasons you want to raise money if it’s a personal cause, such as raising money for your sports team.  For example, you could choose to raise money for the fight against cancer, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, or the battle against wildfires in Australia. Pick just one important issue at a time to fundraise for to avoid getting overwhelmed. If you aren’t sure what you want to raise money for, but you know you want to get involved with fundraising, try talking to organizations in your community. Homeless shelters, veterans organizations, schools, and libraries often need funding, and you'll make a real impact right there in your own community. Determine the amount of money you want to net, which is the amount of money you are left with after you subtract expenses, by calculating how much you need or want to raise for the cause. Having this number to work towards will help you plan the rest of the event.  For example, if you are raising money to combat wildfires in Australia, you could set a net goal of $10,000 to donate to charities that help that cause. This means that you want to raise $10,000 for the cause plus enough to cover the expenses of the fundraising event. If you are raising money for something like a sports team, you can calculate how much money you need for things like new equipment or travel expenses to help you set your goal. If you need $1,000 for new jerseys and $4,000 to travel to a tournament, you would set a net goal of $5,000. It’s best to be completely transparent with your donors and supporters about where the money you are raising will go. Think about the purpose of your fundraising event and decide if it will be geared towards a general audience or if it will target a more specific audience, such as friends and family of your sports team members, business people, or parents. This will help you choose the type of event and determine who and how many people to invite.  For example, a big charitable cause, like raising money for children in Sudan, can have a large, more general target audience because it is a world issue rather than a local one. If you are raising money for a more personal cause, like a pet’s veterinarian bills, it would make more sense to limit the audience to family, friends, and close members of the immediate community who the cause is more relevant to. Make a list of all the things you know you will need to spend money on for the event. Include things like staff, event space, food and drinks, invitations, guest speakers or entertainers, and any other items or services that will cost money.  If you don’t know the exact price of everything you will need to pay for just yet, that’s OK. You can make a spreadsheet with all the expenses listed, then fill it in with the estimated costs of each item as you continue planning. You may be able to get services, items, and even event space donated by local businesses or organizations. Explain to them that you are hosting a fundraising event for your charity and that they can help a worthy cause and get exposure for their business by donating to your event. Choose to hold something traditional like a car wash, a silent auction, or a dinner if you aren’t feeling too creative. Try something different like a race, a water fight, or a dodgeball tournament if you want to do something more unique and fun.  For example, if you're running a fundraiser to benefit your school's band, you could set up a school bake sale or carnival. Make sure the event is an experience that is fun to participate in. You could have guest speakers, a band, activities after dinner, or anything else you can come up with that will keep guests entertained and engaged. Get creative! When you’re brainstorming ideas for the event, you can choose between service-based events, like car washes, and competition-based events, like sports tournaments. Look for large indoor event spaces like schools, wineries, restaurants, or conference centers if your event will be held inside. Search for outdoor spaces like parks or sporting fields if you are hosting an outdoor event. You could try to find out where other similar events have been held and ask about the availability of those places.
Summary: Define the cause of your fundraising event. Set your fundraising goal. Choose a target audience based on who you think cares about your cause. Create a budget. Select what type of event to hold based on your audience and budget. Find a place to hold the event.