Pllleeeaaassseeee....

If you are reading my blog, then you know a little bit about me. Lately, I've signed up to do a triathlon to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as a member of their Team in Training program. I need to raise $2200 to do the event, and I really need help getting that money. I have sent emails to all of my contact, asked people at work, and offered babysitting services in exchange for donations. I'm still really far away from my goal though.

Recently I joined The Point, which is a community where you start campaigns to get something done. If it is to raise money, then people sign up to give a certain amount that they only have to pay if the goal amount is reached by the closing date of the campaign. Everyone has to accomplish it together, or nothing happens. I have posted a neat little widget in my right side bar for people to look at my campaign and contribute if they want to. I don't care how little or how much you say that you'll promise to give if the goal is reached, but I would like you to consider signing up for a buck or two. Every little bit can help, and the more people that contribute and spread the word about contributing, the possibility of reaching my goal will seem brighter. Right now I'm a little down about being able to reach the half way point by April 3rd, which is when we have to decide if we can really reach the goal or not. If we can't we have to make up the difference out of our own pockets. And while I think that what I'm doing is for a great cause, I just don't have the funds to make up the difference.

Please help and consider joining my campaign on The Point if you don't want to instantly hand over any money. If you don't mind making a direct contribution, then visit my Team in Training website at www.active.com/donate/tntenc/chorton.

Thanks for your support!