Provision comes in all shapes and sizes...that's what we've been realizing lately as we find different ways to fundraise for our trip to Jamaica and to find or purchase supplies we want to leave for the infirmary. Some of our efforts have been somewhat comical (craigslist & yard sale) and some of the upcoming opportunities should be a lot of fun.

We have all been pleasantly surprised by those who have taken interest in our upcoming project. As we work to cover our basic costs, we also hope to raise additional money to purchase a Whirlpool washing machine for the infirmary. The cost of the machine in Jamaica converts roughly to $620.00 in USD ... and we have a long way to go in order to purchase the machine.

So how HAVE we been fundraising and seeking donations?

We have a variety of things lined up to support our fundraising efforts. October 19th and November 2nd (in Boston) we will hit Lucky Strike Lanes for an evening of bowling with friends & colleagues. Rumor has it that the opportunity to "shop in your friends' closet" will soon happen in California (courtesy of Becky Blevins), and who knows, it may happen here in Boston as well!


We've had yard sales....

And we've gotten very familiar with Craigslist, a way to sell goods & services through an online bulletin board. We have many neighbors who have left furniture behind which we have then sold on Craigslist...pure profits heading right for Jamaica!

Perhaps our most effective method of fundraising has been that sneaky little button at the bottom of the page! Many thanks to those who have taken a moment to donate funds to individual team members or toward the purchase of the washing machine.

We've also been the recipients of donations from Dial Corporation and have recently been connected with a source for hospital gowns for infirmary residents. Thank you to all of you who have kept this work/project/us in your thoughts and for helping us to achieve our goals.

We are half-way toward raising money to cover our basic costs, but have the confidence that we'll reach our end goal little by little. Thank you and don't forget about that little button below....you're not too late!

Liz, Ryan, Nate, Becky, Silvia & Mary Frances
JamaicaNow 2006 Team
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