I rarely send out mass e-mails. I'm the one who breaks the chain letters, refers to Snopes, fails to forward. But tonite, I sent out a plea to at least a third of my address book. And yes, I even know all of them personally.
I've been enormously blessed by the people I've had in my life. Whether it's church, preschool, neighborhood, work - I know I'm in an amazing interconnected web, but am continually surprised by its strength. The one tiny consolation when facing unbelievable hardship is that people do gather and kindnesses prevail.
Fundraising isn't my passion, and I hate asking people for things. But I've been hitting the bricks, especially in the Longfellow neighborhood where Will and his family live. It's given me the opportunity to check in with folks I may have neglected, even if I come with hat in hand and palm extended.
At this point I'm worried I will forget someone off our long long list of sponsors, individuals and businesses who have donated items, services, cash. I will do a comprehensive list, post it here and at the fundraiser. We're grateful for the outpouring. And hopeful for lots of people to attend the actual event and show some support, both emotional and financial.
Yes, it's a busy weekend. But food, friends, adult beverages and a child-friendly atmosphere will be much-needed respite after hours of eye candy at the Art Fairs.
FYI - the Wall o' Wine will be a raffle for all the bottles of wine we collect. And no, it won't be Two Buck Chuck by the case. I believe we've hit up every liquor store this side of Wisconsin. And we're still accepting donations. No, we're not all about drinking. (Just because in my house we call it "Mommy Juice"....) But as a veteran of a few too many raucous fundraisers, I can tell you that bidding goes up in direct proportion to BAC. Just sayin'.
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