I'm trying to help fundraise for CAT (Cat Adoption Team), a no-kill cat shelter that's celebrating their 11th anniversary this year. They're asking each member to find 11 friends who will donate $11 a piece. Their hope is to reach $11,000.
I've been hemming and hawing about participating in this because while I believe in the cause, I hate asking people for money - especially in this economy, and especially when there are plenty of other valuable charities people could be giving to. But this drive ends on Sunday, and they've still only raised $2,200 - far short of their $11,000 goal, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring.
I originally set a goal of $121 (11 x $11), which was quickly met. Then I set another goal of $250, which would take care of spaying/neutering 9 cats. That goal has almost been met - in fact, I'm their #3 individual fundraiser right now! So now I've made a truly ambitious goal of $500. You can see on the website just how far $500 can go.
If now's not a good time for you to be donating money, or if there are other causes closer to your heart, I totally understand. But if you'd like to contribute $11, please visit my page at http://www.firstgiving.com/valariesmith.
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