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$1,500 in 15 Days

Can I do it? We will see.

We have raised $8,500 in less than a month. That is absolutely incredible. My goal started at $1,000, then $2,500, then $5,000, then $7,500, and now $10,000. I promise I'll stop there once we reach it...(maybe).
Monday marked the one month anniversary since Kristi's death. In some ways it seems like forever ago and in others it seems like yesterday. I know the pain has not even begun to subside from her family's hearts but I also know they have found at least a small bit of joy as well in my little race against drunk driving. They have found joy because my little race has turned into something huge - a portrait of Kristi and her family and how much they are and always will be loved. We have received donations from 132 people - 132 - my hand already hurts thinking about the thank-you notes, but my heart is also filled with joy when I see that number...and the joy in my heart pales in comparison to the joy in the hearts of Kristi's friends and family. My little race has also given hope to them as well. It is spreading the story of her tragic death and making people think before they get in the car and drive after they drink, and making people wear their seat belts.

Now, back to this fundraising bit. Can I do it? Can we do it? I think so. It is still going to take a lot of work, maybe some sweet-talking, deal making, etc, but it can be done. My trip home tomorrow may make a little difference as well - we will see.
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