We'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone who donated clothes, let us post flyers, gave money to the orphanage, ate at Bill Bixby's fundraiser dinner, put us on the radio, the list goes on. Seriously, the support everyone has shown was overwhelming, and we're excited to get over to Chennai to see how all of these efforts pan out. I'm taking an extra piece of luggage filled with donated children's clothing and Kate is taking a bag of medical supplies, and we've sent two boxes filled with more items so hopefully those arrive safely.
Between all the personal donations and the fundraising dinner that Bill Bixby put on and Ryan, Mei Mei and Ali served (thanks, guys), we've raised over $3,000 for the orphanage! We'll definitely be posting some photos and describing what the money will go toward. Its inspiring how supportive the entire town of Valdez has been. Thanks again to the Catholic Church, A Rogue's Garden and KVAK for letting us leave the drop boxes there, and also thank you to the Star, KVAK and KCHU for all the coverage.
A very, very big thank you again to everyone who donated. Its unique to have a chance to make a donation and see the results, so I hope that Kate and I can provide ample opportunity for you to do so.
We both leave tomorrow morning, Kate from Phoenix and I leave from LA, and if all goes well then I'll arrive 3 hours ahead of Kate in Chennai, then we'll meet up and head to the orphanage.
The website to the orphanage is www.balagurukulam.org and we will post some more background information once we're over there.
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