Those are some great ideas, Judy! Thanks!

I own the company I work for, and I figure we can kick in about $300 of our yearly donation fund.

My extended family actually puts out a monthly newsletter, so you've given me the idea that I could write up a paragraph for that, it goes out to over 400 people! I wouldn't expect too much from that, though, as I'm somewhat of a black sheep, not being a Christian Republican....shocking, I know :eek:

I know I should check with other businesses that I frequent, but I also know that many of the larger ones designate their donation funds at a certain time each year, and an application must be submitted by a certain date. I've spent a lot of time doing fundraising for charitable causes, it just seems so much scarier when it's for a personal sponsorship. I guess I should quit looking at it that way, since it is also goes to a charity.

I'm always up for more suggestions!