Thank you for visiting my fundraising website!

The Penguin Plunge -- dunking myself into the icy waters of Lake Champlain in FEBRUARY -- is one of the first events of my Save the World Diet Challenge.

I'm taking on a physical challenge each month of 2009 for charity. The aim of The Save the World Diet challenge is by the end of the year, I'll be in great shape and the world will be a better place.

Special Olympics is an especially important cause for me as my friend Gene, who has been serving in Iraq for the past year or so, has been a faithful volunteer for the athletes. Please help me make up for his temporary absence by supporting my plunge!

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 would like to learn more about how to support the other challenges on my Save the World Diet quest, please visit my website, www.fatwomanonthemountain.com!

In good health,

Kara Richardson Whitely