Tuesday, December 20, 2011

We Did It!

We have reached 10!!! Not only that, a couple of our readers gave way more than $15 so we have exceeded our initial goal (I am working with WBR to find out exactly how much we are raising!) Thank you so much!!!!

The scarf giveaway is done (I can only knit so much!), but I think we can keep this going in a different way. World Bicycle Relief is matching all donations dollar for dollar through the 31st of December. Maybe I can come up with a new giveaway (I have some surprises up my sleeves).
If you are still on the fence about sending a donation think about this- girls in Africa are expected to complete all household chores before doing anything else, which frequently includes heavy animal care and fetching water from wells far from home. This all has to be done before going to school, usually several miles from home. Imagine fetching enough water for a family of 5 from 5 blocks away by foot everyday. Imagine then walking 4 miles to school . All before 7 am. All when you are 12 years old. Could you do it without help? A $15 donation could make that help happen.

In the meantime, I am off to knit!! Maybe someplace like here!

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13 comments:

  1. Bicycle KittyDecember 20, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I like pink. Or red. Or gray.

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  2. calitexicanDecember 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    yay! i'm so excited at the turnout of awesomeness that happened :)

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  3. carylDecember 20, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    so much love - i love this space!

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  4. Adrienne JohnsonDecember 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Kitty- if you have not yet, send your address to the blog so I can send that off! Sorry, no pink, but red I can do!

    cylrab@gmail.com

    Cali & Caryl- we got us a nice little blog here : )

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  5. carlita deeDecember 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I got a couple of my friends to donate too! Woot! We're so glad to have been a part of this. Such a small sacrifice to make such a difference.

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  6. Adrienne JohnsonDecember 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Yeah, baby!!! Thank you!!!

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  7. MamaVeeDecember 21, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    this is awesome. I am always tardy with everythign I do and have been thinking about doing this.... I don't need a give away but want to donate. The scarf looks fab though and I may have to make up a pattern for myself.

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  8. saraDecember 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Yay, Folks! I love how people pooled together to do this together.

    Our family just bought a bike too-- through World Bicycle Relief AND Light Gives Heat (a very cool partnership).

    So I am happily picturing these women rolling along on their bikes.

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  9. Adrienne JohnsonDecember 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Veeeeeeeeee- we have a new giveaway, so hold tight! I would love for you to have what is coming up! And I will send you the pattern if you want it.

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  10. Adrienne JohnsonDecember 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Bicycle Kitty- send your address to the blog email so I can send off your scarf before Christmas!

    cylrab@gmail.com

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  11. Eco-cyclistDecember 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks for the kick in the pants I needed! I donated on Monday after your post reminded me I needed to. My class actually had a bake sale for World Bicycle Relief in March and raised $300. They felt so proud to have purchased 2 bikes. Thanks for reminding me to get off my duff and donate to such a wonderfully worthy cause! :)

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  12. calitexicanDecember 22, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    a holiday tradition! starting. let's do it. you all are amazing.

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  13. Adrienne JohnsonDecember 22, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    As of this morning, we are at about $450! This is just TOO MUCH FUN!

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