Thank you, thank you, thank you! To everyone who is running their heart out for Kenya! Thanks especially to Norm for stepping in for me as administrator as I've been wrapped up in some pretty important family matters. One thing I learned in Kenya is how quickly the best laid plans can change. And how important it is for the community to step in and help each other. Thank you for being there.
We are doing a great job as Team HOPE in adding up the miles and now, one month in, it is time to get serious about fundraising. Our goal is to collectively run the distance between Vancouver Island and Kenya (approximately 15,000KM) AND raise $1 per KM to support Teaching, Empowering, Mentoring and Programs to Build Opportunity for women and youth in Kenya.
As a little incentive to get the fundraising rolling and to reward you for your efforts, how does a one hour massage sound? Everyone who submits pledges at http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=10931 will be entered into a draw for a one hour massage (in the community where you live, of course). Please share the link with your friends and let's see if we can cover our first months worth of mileage (over 5,000KM combined!). Ask your friends to put your name in the comment line when they make their donation so that you are credited for the pledge. You will have one entry for every pledge received.
Happy trails. The first draw will take place March 15th. More details to follow next week. Terry and I are off to a health ranch for a week, but will continue to log our mileage while we are gone!
