Fundraising!

Since I knew that I probably wouldn't be able to raise the full $5,600 from personal donations alone, my friend Katie and I have organized a Silent Art Auction & Raffle. Talk about an ordeal! I had no idea planning an event like this was so hard.

As if training wasn't hard enough to fit into my schedule, planning a fundraiser completely tips the scale of time I'm dedicating to this cause. After a month of planning, however, things are finally starting to come together.

We got the venue donated (the Pyramid Alehouse in Seattle) which is fantastic. Yes, it's a little strange to have an art auction at a sports bar on a Tuesday night. However, it makes sense if you think about it! People's weekends are packed this time of year, there's tons of free parking, easy access to food and drinks....and again, we don't have to pay to rent the space.

Now it's just "the details." You know, the tiny tasks of trying to get food and drinks sponsored, getting cool raffle prizes donated from local businesses, gathering 100 pieces of art to auction, making invitations, getting the word out, making a website, etc., etc., etc.

In any case, you all can keep up with the progress from wherever you are by checking out the event's blog (yes, our event has its own blog. It's so advanced!).

Spread the word!