It was 45 days from the event and my fundraising total was at $1668, just $132 away from the fundraising requirement for the Avon Walk. I sent a few targeted emails to friends who I knew were planning to give - "Hey, sorry to be a pest, but would it be possible for you to donate today? I'm really close to my goal and want to get there!"
Then when I was at 98%, just $25.10 away I turned to FB and asked who wanted to be the one who got me to 100%. My cousin Allison made that gift, and then immediately after another gift came in and another, and another. They were coming from coworkers, family and long time friends - people from all aspects of my life. Within a few hours of reaching $1800 I was already at $1920. So I returned to FB with another plea, for a few more donations so I could reach $2000.
A few minutes later I got an email alert and was blown away when I opened it and saw a $500 donation had been made. Unbelievable!
A few more additional donations ended up coming in last night, bringing my total up to $2489!
I am completely floored and so happy to have raised so much, this far out from the event. And now am more determined than ever to top last year's fundraising goal. When I did the Avon Walk in DC I raised $3400 and for some crazy reason I was doubtful I could match that this year. All doubt is gone.
In fact, I decided to set my new goal at $3600. Twice the required amount and symbolic as in the Jewish religion the number 18 represents life, and often gifts are given in multiples of 18 to symbolically bless someone with a long life. Raising $3600 to help prevent and cure a terrible disease that has taken too many lives would be more than just symbolic. It would be truly amazing and I thank you all for your part in helping me to achieve this goal.
Expect a walking update post this weekend as I keep "walking forever"
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