I do not think I will ever get over how fantastic it feels to open my mail box each day!! The donations are still rolling in!
Funds Raised: $725
Goal: $1000 ($2000 with the generous matching offer) - $2000 can support 2 children for an entire year! Imagine!
The orphanage gives each child a hand-made quilt that has been donated by people from around the world when they arrive at the orphanage, probably under the theory that every child needs something that is totally theirs. I mentioned this to my Grammy, I thought she may have fun making a quilt for one of the children. She mentioned the idea at her quilting group and they are now making several (I don't know the amount) quilts that I will bring with me when I go over. How cool?!
THANK YOU!!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
I LOVE fundraising!
It may be the most enjoyable feeling to go to my mail box each day and there is another envelope containing a donation! I am just in shock at everyone's generosity and willingness to give something of themselves in order for children with very little to have a better life! I should give up on law school and go into development, this is amazing!
AMOUNT RAISED THUS FAR: $400
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1000
If anyone is interested in making a non-monetary donation to the orphanage, I will be packing a large duffel bag to bring with me. The orphanage is in constant need of daily items such as duct tape, ziploc bags and office/school supplies as well as children's every day clothing, shoes, bedding and rain gear. Please see the following link for the entire Wish List, http://www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org/wish-list.html. Any items you have will be gratefully accepted and donated to the orphanage. I am currently looking for someone with connections to LL Bean and the employee store in order to purchase discounted children's rain clothes and fleeces. If you know of any such person, please let me know!
BEST! Jess
AMOUNT RAISED THUS FAR: $400
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1000
If anyone is interested in making a non-monetary donation to the orphanage, I will be packing a large duffel bag to bring with me. The orphanage is in constant need of daily items such as duct tape, ziploc bags and office/school supplies as well as children's every day clothing, shoes, bedding and rain gear. Please see the following link for the entire Wish List, http://www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org/wish-list.html. Any items you have will be gratefully accepted and donated to the orphanage. I am currently looking for someone with connections to LL Bean and the employee store in order to purchase discounted children's rain clothes and fleeces. If you know of any such person, please let me know!
BEST! Jess
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Welcome!
I have created this blog so that those close to me and who are supporting me financially and emotionally can share the experience as it happens!
Please check back frequently for updates regarding fundraising, trip preparations and of course THE ACTUAL TRIP!!!
Fundraising Goal:$1000
Current Total: $100
Amazing News: A generous donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has offered to match my fundraising efforts for the Tanzanian Children's Fund (which support the Rift Valley Children's Village) up to $1000. That means that every dollar you donate will have double the effect and double the benefit to the children!!
Love, jess
Please check back frequently for updates regarding fundraising, trip preparations and of course THE ACTUAL TRIP!!!
Fundraising Goal:$1000
Current Total: $100
Amazing News: A generous donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has offered to match my fundraising efforts for the Tanzanian Children's Fund (which support the Rift Valley Children's Village) up to $1000. That means that every dollar you donate will have double the effect and double the benefit to the children!!
Love, jess
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