You are all amazing!

Before I thank our new donors, let me tell you about the applause you all got at community meeting today!

Outside, under the massive oak tree by Main House, the community gathered for Wednesday afternoon community meeting, an arena for staff and guests to share issues, appreciations, and announcements.

At announcement time I told everyone about our project and that today we broke the $1000 mark!!! You should have heard the cheers! A lot of people are grateful for our efforts, and I hope you know that their applause was also for YOU.

And so, on to blog-world appreciations! For your generous contributions and words of encouragement, we give thanks to the following folks:

Monster Librarian, for your second contribution!

Monica Webb, many thanks for bumping us over $1000!

June O'Neill, many many thanks.

Darc, thanks for supporting!

John O, through snail-mail, thanks for your contribution as well!

Check back soon -- I am hoping to "introduce" our relay team soon, as well as give a training update.

Mental Illness in the News

A key to ending the stigma against mental illness is becoming educated on the topic.

Follow links below to learn more:

Exploring Mental Illness and Battling Her Own

Schizophrenia as Misstep by Giant Gene

Patient Voices: Bipolar Disorder

Farming for Health and Well-Being (article written about Gould Farm)

A flood of help!

Wow, just in the last 3 days we have recieved donations from 7 new folks! Our heartfelt thanks go out to:

Janet, Larry, and Justin Abrams

Matthew Foreman

Steve Kahn

Neil Meisler

Kyp

Will

and my very own Uncle Johannes!

Thanks all, you are hugely motivational as we continue our efforts with training. Just about 2 months until race day!