I was recently thinking about a concept I’d call a “lottery list.” In short, it’s a theoretical list of people or causes you’d help in some dramatic way if you were to win the lottery (or come into some other significant windfall). [Read more →]
to all the folks who supported me in this past Sunday’s JDRF walk. I walked in Tyler State Park, starting at 10 on Sunday morning, and was finished about 45 minutes later. There was quite a crowd of participants there for the event, and while I apparently didn’t hit my goal, I did better than I expected to when I set out on my little mission.
One price I may have paid for my swift pace up and down many of the park’s scenic hills is a persistent pain in my right foot. I thought it was just sore at first, but I’m starting to wonder why it isn’t feeling any better yet. Hopefully it’s nothing serious, but I should know more when I talk to the doctor tomorrow morning.
until I walk to cure juvenile diabetes. I wanted to thank all the generous folks who’ve either donated their hard-earned cash, helped spread the word about the effort, decided to walk for the same cause, or simply didn’t think me a shill for soliciting their cash online 
It’s all appreciated. This post is just a reminder to those who haven’t contributed but have been meaning to do so. This isn’t to make anyone feel guilty; it’s just to remind a few folks who intended to donate but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I have a feeling once it’s all said and done and they tally the offline contributions, I may actually hit my goal.
Related links:
JDRF.org
My walk page
This evening in Philadelphia, my favorite music frontman will collect a little recognition for something non-musical. U2 singer Bono is about to receive the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in a ceremony I wish I could attend (though I absolutely cannot, for a variety of reasons).
The thing that has struck me about Bono’s humanitarian side is how willing he is to tackle huge issues, like third-world health and poverty. There are a few voices in the wilderness who still speak out against his effort, but I prefer those who bite off more than they can chew to those who merely sit in the corner criticizing idealism.
I, myself, am usually somewhere in between.
“Don’t admire people for their wealth, but for the creative and generous ways they put it to use.”
- H. Jackson Browne
I’d like to start this all-too-rare blog post by saying to all my friends and co-workers who have been gloating presumptuously over the “demise” of Donovan McNabb: HA!
And then I’d like to ask for your help in a cause that both Donovan and I hold dear, which is defeating diabetes. On October 28, I’ll be taking part in a local walk to raise money for juvenile diabetes awareness and research.
If you happen to know me in real life and want to pass a donation along directly to me please feel free – I promise I won’t keep more than half for myself ;). Otherwise, you can go to my personal fund-raising page by clicking here and donating online. My fund-raising goal will be $500.00 this year. It’s a little on the ambitious side, but I know a lot of generous folks, so I’m aiming high.
Once again, if you’d like to help, get a hold of me in real life or click here. And if you’d like to enroll for one of this fall’s fund-raising walks (or rides), click on over to the JDRF website.
Thanks!
Today (5/12/07) is the annual food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Click here for more info, and put out a little something if you have it.
