24 October 11: Almost there!!

Those who are following our Exceeding Expectations Scholarship fundraiser might have noticed that our little progress bar took a big jump this past week . . . Yes, my friends, we are truly ALMOST THERE NOW!! As of today, we have raised $14,225 towards our goal of $15,000—which will be matched to make our total $30,000, or two years of Nate’s tuition and expenses for UCSD.

Last week’s massive progress came both from our smashfest tees–which are still available in most sizes—and thanks for the most part to an extremely generous donation from an amazing organization called High Cloud. High Cloud is a foundation run and supported by triathletes that works to alleviate poverty in places all over the globe, with a specific focus on mothers and children. Most of High Cloud’s work has been abroad, so I feel so very fortunate that I was able to connect with its founders, Adriana and Matt Anderson, through Ironman Louisville and bring their attention to Exceeding Expectations; they realized that our program was doing work right here at home which in line with High Cloud’s mission!

I must say that this connection was eye-opening for me too, as it made me realize that all was far from lost in my “bad” race in Louisville; I learned that sometimes there are far more important reasons for my being out there than simply a good race result.

Thanks so much High Cloud and all of you who have supported this fundraising effort! We are truly almost there, and it is your generosity that has made this happen! THANK YOU!!