Special Knight Update

I wanted to give you all an update on Emma's Special Knight Project.  The good news is that since posting her fundraising page on Facebook just 5 days ago, she has raised $900.  That's incredible!!!!  Emma and her mom as well as Tommy and I are extremely thankful to those of you who have graciously given money to help us get wheelchair accessible playground equipment for our school.  You will never know how much your generosity has meant to all of us.

On Wednesday, I spoke with a sales rep for a company that sells this equipment.  Now granted, this is just one bid, but it was a lot more than I was expecting.  The price of just the structure alone is $20,000.  And then we have to add the cost of shipping, and installation as well as whatever kind of safety surface we have to put around the equipment.  So we are looking at a minimum of $25,000 to purchase and install this structure.  That means, we need a lot more help.

Emma's mom and I plan to meet with our principal soon to discuss with her some possible fundraising ideas that we can do at school.  Also, Ms. Lindner spoke with a lady yesterday from an organization called Be An Angel.  She said the lady was extremely helpful and she wants to help us.  She has to present to the board of course, and it could take 30 days to get an answer, since the board only meets once a month on this type of thing.  But if they approve, they will be willing to help us fundraise, and possibly donate some of the money to us.  We are excited for this possibility.  We are both itching to get going on whatever fundraising project we can.  We want to see this equipment on our playground, if not by the end of school this year, then by the start of school next year.

I have one last thing to ask of you all.  If you don't mind, please copy the below link and post it on your Facebook or Twitter page.  You can even go to the link and use the Facebook or Twitter button to share directly from there.  We have raised $900 in 5 days just from sharing on Facebook.  The more people that know, the more money we will be able to raise.  Thanks to everyone who has supported us.  These kids deserve to have a place to play just like everyone else.


http://www.youcaring.com/other/emma-s-special-knight-project/105598