Hello friends and family,

It is that time of the year again, time to take a dip into the Atlantic ocean to raise money for Special Olympics!  Money I raise go towards our local team, Farmsteads of New England, Hillsboro NH  (farmsteads-ne.org)  How much will you donate to see me go into the ocean in early February?  If I surpass my goal of $10,000 this year I will go all the way in and dunk my head under - if not, I will only go into my ankles! If I make it past 8,000 I will go up to my shoulders.  If you don't want me to take the dip, I need to raise $20,000! :)  However, if I raise $20,000 I will go in three times if you want me to!  please help if you can!  thanks!

Please give what you can, the plunge is a lot of fun but it is also a major fundraiser to allow our athletes the financial ability to afford to partipcate in the games each year.  I know household budgets are tight, and money is an issue for everyone in this economy, but please consider a sacrifice to allow these athletes to enjoy what they love so much and they talk about it all year... It could be as simple as giving up the cost of one dinner out, coffee, or another convenience item and donating that money to our athletes instead.  You will be blessed!  Thank you!

Thank you for all past, present and future support! 

Audrey and I have done this the past few years and it is a lot of fun while also raising money for our thirteen athletes to participate in bowling, winter, basketball, golf and summer sports.  The athletes enjoy it so much and I have figured out that it costs over $500 per athlete to participate in the events between event registration, lodging, transportation and other necessary expenses.  We also have equipment that needs to be repaired/purchased each year.  Thank you so much for your help!  We all appreciate it!  The athletes look forward to special olympics every year.  We need to make sure that we have the necessary funds so that they can all participate in the events they want to...

This past year, we added basketball as one of our sports thanks to past support.  The athletes would like to continue to particpate in this and other events.  For some pictures of last years plung and events click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/45327022@N05/

Again, Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

If you prefer to send paper checks you may send them to my home at 23 Ridgeview Rd, Deering NH 03244.  Make checks payable to Special Olympics NH and write FNE in the memo.  My cell phone number is 603-769-1483.  thanks so much.

I can also be reached by email chris@farmsteads-ne.org

take care and god bless,

Chris Bober