Well. I know if you've been reading along that you will probably recall my resolution to blog on a more consistent basis. As it turns out I have discovered that the more work I put into our efforts the less time I have to blog and with things going the way they are I would rather spend my time on collecting funds and just give you a little update when I get the time. So here is what we have been up to...
Zach is still working and more extended hours since he is now able to drive later. He worked over 30 hours last week alone. He did not work Saturday so he spent the morning picking up metal donations. He also attended an orientation, the second one.
We sold several sachet hearts and are still in the process of collecting money for the Nascar fantasy league. So as of today we have a grand total of $4032.95. It's as though we have reached the top of the mountain and are headed down the other side and the momentum is gaining every day. We have no doubt that he is going to be able to raise every penny of the tuition.
One thing I did start thinking of was the list of items that he is in need of for the actual trip. Once I thought more about it I decided it might be a good idea to send out Press Releases to all of the locals newspapers. Then I went ahead and sent out News Releases to all of the locals news stations. A few of them got back in touch with me to ask additional questions. I haven't heard of anything that is going to be published or broadcast yet. I'll let you know if that changes. But, it got me to thinking about sponsorships and why wouldn't a cell phone company be interested in donating a phone and plan for Zach to take so he could e-mail pictures and maybe post blogs while on his trip. They could have a special thing on their website so followers could keep track. I thought it was a great idea but did not have any success myself in contacting the right people. Seeing as how I am a creative and very optimistic person I decided there were lots of others out there who do have acquaintances, friends and connections to be able to acquire sponsors for cell phones, cameras, luggage, backpacks, foil packs of laundry detergent, international adapters to charge the phone and camera, etc. So I sat down and wrote letters to Ellen Degeneres, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, and Jimmie Johnson (the Nascar driver). I also think that my own cell phone company should be able to step in and help, after all I've been paying for service from you for the past what? 10 years or so...Come on AT&T. I'll definitely be writing more letters, so if you are a well known person and you haven't gotten my letter yet, it is okay to go ahead and contact me with any assistance you can provide.
Til next time...
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