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

My Mission:

An idea came to me recently as I prepared to re-start my weight loss process.  I thought that seeing as weight loss would lower my cancer risk, and that cancer is a beast that has hit close to and in my home, I would ask people to sponsor me, with the money going to charity. I plan on losing at least 50 pounds (which would put me at 280 pounds), and would like to raise $50,000, about $1,000 per pound. I'm hoping to achieve both goals before my 30th birthday...in August (roughly 6 months).

The plan for the weight loss is to follow my three "E" rule: Eat right, Eat Less, and Exercise. There is neither surgery nor fads being used. It's just me, food, the gym, and a test of wills. I will detail all of my diet and fund-raising information on my blog at www.nothanksneeded.com. Supporters can link to this page from that site, or come here directly.

Any money donated through this page goes directly to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, and is in support of pediatric cancer research. It is an exceptional cause.

If anyone would like to donate through the mail, e-mail me at mike@nothanksneeded.com and I will give you mailing information.