WooHoo!!!!

I have some great news! Thanks to all of you....I have raised 100% of my goal! It couldn't have been done without you and I appreciate all of your support! I am so happy and now I can concentrate on any additional money that is raised will help support the other expenses incurred for my cause. I will be able to take supplies to Africa for my activities while there. Please know that your money contributed is going to a great cause and will forever change someone's life.

Also, I have completed getting my immunizations. It wasn't that bad at all except for the Yellow Fever. Oh my did that hurt! I still have a huge lump and mark on my arm. It looks awful and very sensitive.

Well, I am ready to go! I can't wait to jetset to Africa and keep you all updated on my journey!

Plane Ticket

Well, I have my ticket to Africa. After a very expensive expenditure, there is no turning back now! hahaha....

So, I will be traveling for a total of 25 hours each way! Crazy! I will leave Chicago to Boston. Then to Amsterdam, have a few hours to stretch and then off to Kilimanjaro. Same route on the way back. See you August 10th when I return!

Immunizations

Good morning! I am feeling just a little sore in my arms. I went to the doctor yesterday to get started on my shots. Oh the fun! I got my tetanus and Hep A shots yesterday. Not a huge deal but more are to come! ugh!! I also wanted everyone to know that I am now at 70% of my goal! How great is that? Thank you all for everything! Well, have a great day--have to start work now.....

I'm Half-Way There!!!

Dear Family and Friends,

Happy New Year!!! I have raised 57% percent of my program fee. Thank you so much for all of your support, financially and emotionally.

I can't believe that you have contributed so much in such a short amount of time! So amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

After the new year, I will be going to get my immunizations. Woohoo! Now the real fun begins! haha...it shouldn't be bad. I have researched and it seems like I will just be sore. Hopefully nothing more! I will keep you updated....

Fundraising

Amazing! It's the only word I can come up with right now. My friends and family are truly amazing and supportive. I feel so lucky right now. In one day, my friends and family have donated over $700. I have shivers running through my body. I not only have received such generous donations but have been touched by thoughtful and heartfelt words. Thank you so much! I am truly touched by all of you!