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Contributors
Many people contributed to help make my trip happen.
Larry and Bill
Larry and Bill started it off by sending me a nice check without even
being asked. They've been a great support, and are happy to see me
following my dreams. They also provided my voicemail during my trip.
Bart
Bart has been a great sounding board for forming my vision, and a great
supporter. He encouraged me to start my asking campaign, and has help
me form a vision without compromise.
Tom
Tom gave me lots of momentum with his challenge pledge. If I could get
three other people to contribute $250, he'd match them with $250. His
challenge worked. I learned a lot about supporting others in their vision.
Tom's also contributed by being a good friend, providing emotional support
and being my secret inspiration. Tom teaches me about living well by just
living his life.
Jean
Jean jumped right in when she heard about Tom's challenge pledge. She
and Tom are friends, but she didn't know Tom had put up the challenge.
She did it because she wanted to help and could.
Riversong
Riversong heard my request and knew it was Tom's challenge. He said, if
Tom can do it, so can I. I don't know Riversong very well, but I'm sure
I will in the years to come.
Wonderful/Jeff
Wonderful was the third and final person in the challenge grant. He's
an artist in Seattle. His support has meant a lot.
Daniel and Eddie
Over dinner, I asked Daniel and Eddie what they thought of me asking people
for money for my vision. It was toward the beginning of my fundraising,
and I was feeling a little wierd about it. They said it sounded like a
reasonable thing to do. Then they turned around and gave me a generous
amount. They are owners of Mud
Puppy's in Richmond, CA.
David
Even in the midst of moving to another state and buying his first house,
David was able to make a contribution to my trip. Thanks. David's also
provided a lot of emotional support and encouragement over the years.
Bubbling Banana
A wonderful man named Bubbling Banana (aka Stephen) had been getting my
monthly dispatches and had a check waiting for me when I next saw him.
Wow.
Jim
Jim and I have known each other for a few years, but are just getting
to be better friends. I'd hope to stay with him for a night in Palm Springs
when I hiked past, but our schedules will not mesh.
Kwai
I've been able to bounce all things technical off Kwai, and he's had an
opinion and good advice. He also helped by connecting me with Damon
and then bringing a load of food down from Arcata.
Shane
Shane was the perfect housemate while prepping for my trip. First, he
had a room available for the exact period it needed it. Then he agreed
to the rent I wanted to pay. Then he said yes to every reasonable request,
like can I take up this corner of the kitchen with a big dehydrator? Even
after I moved out, he and Terry have let me use the house like I still
live there.
Samantha
My dear little sister Samantha is such an amazing person, and I love her
dearly. She and her husband Brian dug up the laptop that I'm creating
this web site on and that will be in my bounce
box. I'm getting all my mail sent to their place, and she's managing
all that for me. Plus, she's mom to Bailey and Jack, two sweethearts.
Dad & Susan
Dad (John) and Susan thought I was doing them a favor when we arranged
for me to housesit in April while they were in Ireland. It's really the
other way around. Plus, they are my main support team. They'll be sending
out my boxes and helping me troubleshoot issues as they come up.
Mom
Mom (Miki) contributed to the funds that bought my new digital camera.
Thanks Mom. She's headed off to China this year and will be getting a
new digital camera herself.
Patrick and Andrew
I love my brother Patrick. He's got a package on the way to me. I know
it's got good stuff in it. They have just bought their first house too.
I told them to save their money, but they insisted they wanted to help.
Hoping to spend some time in Philadelphia with them when I get off the
trail.
Tim and Christie
Tim and Christie, friends who run Physiosports in Monterey, made two pair
of custom orthotics for my feet. They feel great and will support my feet
as they walk the width of the country.
Damon
Damon used his employee buying plan to get a whole bunch of foodat a really
good price. I'd just met him when the offer was extended and am thankful
for his generosity.
This is a long list of contributors and it's not even complete. Making
my vision a reality has been a lesson in asking for help and allowing
others to help me. Thanks to everybody.
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