Well NOW we're really getting somewhere

Four more donors and one babysitting job later, we're looking at a new total of $484.48! Amazing. There are still three more weeks of fundraising, and this bear is practically ready to go out in public already.

Thanks, new donors!

Raoul/Lynn
Marie D (and thanks for the bear's earring request)
Marisa H
Cara/Kevin

And of course, I must recognize all the previous donors:

Emily R
Emily L
Julie/Mel
Bonnie/Anson
Harold B

You all are fantastic, and I truly appreciate your help.


Once again, the information:

(*3% of your online donation will go to PayPal by clicking on this link. Otherwise you can mail a check to 137 W 116th St, Apt 6, New York, NY 10026.)

Details:

• Updates: new blog every few days to post first names of givers and the updated total fundraised (email me if you don't want your first name listed.)
• Goal: $600 (any funds raised exceeding this goal will go in a check mailed to the clinic)
• Deadline: April 1st, even though I will be volunteering March 11-17.

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