June 7, 2004

***ADDED LATER -- I freaking hate asking for money. Please know that if you can't (or just simply don't want to) donate anything, I still adore you. And every pledge, even if it's $3.75, is vastly, incredibly appreciated. Okay, just had to add that. Back to it (and to my break).******

Comments

[greta]

HUGS! You did the hard part, now please DO actually take a break and know that we'll take care of the rest!

[Sandee]

Hey, don't sweat it, its for a great cause!

[LarissaH]

I know how you feel. I once did a 24-Hour Relay as a fundraiser, and each team member was supposed to raise $200. I was so embarrassed to ask anyone to pledge me that I just put in the money myself. Erk - never again!
Don't worry, it's for a good cause ... and you ARE the one doing the hard part (running!).

[Marcia]

Nothing wrong with asking for help for a good cause! Happens around here all the time.

That being said, I'm fascinated by the concept of a three-mile-around lake, though. Sounds more Pondesque. (Okay, so I'm not so objective here in the Great Lake state).

Anyway, I'll be happy to support you.

[larissa]

Most people hate asking for money, but you really don't have to hate it. What's wrong with asking? Why hate it? What you are doing has a value that is greater than that of the money! And it interests people and they want to help. :-) Go go go!

[Lorette]

Hey I was so impressed that you would even THINK of running a marathon for a cause, that I donated. You need one of those United Way style bars so we can see your money progress. And a button we can download to our own blogs!
Run, Rachel, Run!!

[Kathleen]

I actually thought that bar at the top of the donation form was a progress bar. I kept looking and thinking why is is staying at $30? Duh...it is miles--3. :) You will keep us informed about your donation progress, right?