The time has come. Throughout the dreaming, talking and eventually planning to take this journey, my Dad and I have always said we wanted to couple our adventure with some sort of fundraising for multiple sclerosis in honor of my Mom. Well, we're just under 6 months from climbing to the roof of Africa, and here I am contemplating what exactly would be the right fundraiser. I have been to and helped organize many a fundraiser in my day. Between raising money for soccer or school trips growing up (wrapping paper, anyone?) and then fundraising for service trips in college, I feel like I've been to and seen some pretty great and some pretty horrible fundraisers.
But this one is different-- if I can only figure out what it is! I want to plan an event that inspires people to come, learn about Africa and this adventure, share in the excitement of the journey and contribute to a cause at the same time. This trip is about living out a lifelong dream. This fundraiser is about allowing those living with MS to dream of a long life. One is significantly more important than the other. Now if only I could figure out how to align the two...hmmmm. I'll keep you posted! Leave your suggestions below.
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I'm going a little after you, but we aren't climing any mountains. It's a women only trip to Tanzania and Kenya and I'm going with my mom. Can't wait! Good luck to you, Rich and your Dad!
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa! That sounds amazing. Are you doing a safari? We will be there for 3 weeks, so maybe our paths will cross. Thanks for leaving a comment!
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