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reality hits

Posted by Sara Stuart on Saturday, December 3, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

This week the reality that I am leaving my friends and family for 5 months really hit me. I am doing all I can to spend as much time with my friends and family before I leave, and make sure they know that I love them. As the money comes in and the payments are made, my friends, family and I are getting more and more excited for the adventure ahead. We are now over the $5000 marker in fundraising. That is a huge blessing and a lot of people have shown their generosity. As part of the prep...
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mission accomplished

Posted by Sara Stuart on Saturday, November 26, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

Today was a GREAT day! The Step-a-thon was a huge success with many people coming to climb some stairs or just cheer on. It took us about two and a half hours to do all 10,000!! Dad and I did all 10,000. Our friend Andrew joined us in doing all 10,000, as well as Alex, who did 11,000. Even little James climbed a few stairs. We started right at 9am and we ended around 11:30am. After completing the climb, we all came back to our house for a delicious of chili and amazing potato soup made...
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mission completion in t minus 28 hours

Posted by Sara Stuart on Thursday, November 24, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

With the Step-a-thon in 29 hours, the nerves are building. I can't wait to accomplish the personal goal with the participation and encouragment of many friends and family members. As well, we have surpassed $3000 in fundraising!! This is a huge blessing, and I am very grateful to all those who have donated thus far. Many people have expressed an interest in coming to the Step-a-thon on Saturday and there is to be quite a crowd, which is a huge encouragment. I am overwhelmed with gratitud...

a generous donor

Posted by Sara Stuart on Friday, November 4, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

Earlier on this week I recieved a very generous donation. This brought my fundraising to $320. This was a great encouragement to me, knowing that people are willing to give so generously. The progress on the stairs is good, and the date for the Step-a-thon is drawing nearer and the anticipation is growing.
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120 steps along the way

Posted by Sara Stuart on Monday, October 31, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

This past week, the total of money fundraised went from 40 to $120!!! This is great and it still humbles me to see people donating generously. Please keep praying that I can make my goal and that as I prepare to go, that I will be fully prepared physically, mentally and spiritually. This is an awesome journey, and I can't wait for the real DTS to start in Maui!
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40 steps closer

Posted by Sara Stuart on Monday, October 24, 2011, In : fundraising, the progress and ideas surrounding

This weekend was exciting for us in the world of fundraising. I recieved my first two donations for the trip!!!!! The first one was delivered by hand and the other through the PayPal feature! It is a fantastic humbling feeling, knowing that people are so generous and kind and would give to my cause. These are only the first in a hopefully long line of donations to come.
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