Sunday, May 15, 2022

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Tonight's picture was taken in May of 2006. Mattie was four years old and doing what you loved best.... playing outside. It really did not matter what the weather was like, because Mattie was out in it. Mattie loved to take many of his toys outside and incorporated them into his play schemes, including his sandbox and its lid. In this case, Mattie used the lid like a boat. 

Quote of the day: You never get tired unless you stop and take time for it. ~ Bob Hope

Bob Hope's quote has me laughing. Because I certainly don't make time for resting, but I assure you I am tired. Balancing what I do on any given day is a lot and then add the Walk to it. Unfortunately with all I am balancing, I could not fundraise like I was able to in the past. Which explains the fact that we are $15,000 away from our targeted goal. In reality we lost some sponsors this year because their businesses were impacted by COVID. It is my hope that in time they will be able to return to us, but in the mean time that means more leg work trying to find more sponsors. Time and me do not go in the same sentence. 

The Walk is now officially closed for this year. Here are some facts: 

1. So far we have raised over $85,000
2. Sold 745 raffle tickets
3. 15 community and 30 individual walk sponsors 
4. 15 walk teams
5. 200 people registered to walk
6. participation in 40 states
7. 343 individual contributions

We had many wonderful photos sent to us today and despite being a virtual event, there was an energy to it. But it is labor intensive monitoring computer screens all day and though it is different from a live walk, it is still challenging. I have been sitting by the computer all day, when not managing my dad's needs. Tonight I feel strung out, stressed, and very tired. 

With that said, I want to thank all our supporters who walked with us and gave so generously. We appreciate you more than you know.