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Katie McKenna's Fundraising Page

Katie McKenna's Fundraising Page

THanks so much, I have even past my target goal, so thanks to all donors, and it may sound absurd, but NO MORE MONEY PLEASE!  Katie

WE DID IT!!!! WE MET THE CHALLENGE!!

Wow! I don't know how to thank everyone for your generosity, but ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS!  We will start building the rest of the latrines this week, and I will send out pictures of more proud families as soon as I can.  Please know that I could not have finished this project without all of you, and I am so pleased to have been able to make all of you part of this project, part of my Peace Corps experience, and part of the my family - Chuisac.  The people of Chuisac really do want a better life for themselves, and these latrines will certainly help.  They are hardworkers and very grateful as well. I wish you all could be here with me to see them finish these latrines and see their smiles in person.  Thank you again for helping me finish my Peace Corps service with a bang!  I have never seen a group of people so eager to throw money right down the toilet!

Thanks to Water Charity for making this all possible.  I will stay in touch. Take care,

Katie

Update:

Thanks to everyone for the fast and generous responses! I am overwhelmed by the strong support from family and friends. Just to make it clear- to win the challenge I need to raise $3,075 in total by March 17th, and I will get the additional $2,000.  We are almost there!!  Thanks SO much.  Katie
Dear all,
Thank you to all who responded to my last email about my final project: Latrines.  I have a promised $1,075 on its way to Water Charity.  However, I just received an excellent challenge from a friend, Bruce Bain, to raise $2,000 more by Midnight March 17th, and he will match it dollar for dollar to give me at least $4,000 for the project.  I am extremely excited by this opportunity and impressed by Bruce's generosity.  I strongly believe I can get to that mark with the support of all my friends and family.  I also want to thank everyone who has already donated.
If you would like to help build latrines in Guatemala, please participate in this challenge Get R Done throw the money right down the toilet.  Send checks of any quantity to:

Water Charity
P.O. Box 368
Crestline, CA 92325-0368
 

All checks should be designated: Katie McKenna Latrine Project. 

The Donate button on the website, at http://watercharity.org works as well, for those who prefer to use PayPal or their credit card.  After you have submitted your donation, click on the Contact tab on the Water Charity website, and send them a message indicating your name, amount of your contribution, and the request that the funds go to Katie McKenna's Latrine Project.

Do not feel pressured to give money, but please help out if you feel that urge and can spare the cash:)
Take care all and I will keep you updated,
Katie

Supporters

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$110.00
Fbulous project. Grateful to have a chance to support it. God Bless!
$100.00
I am so impressed with the good work you are doing for others and happy to be a part of it.
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HI, Good Luck, Katie! I know your Mom from the Y.
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Thank you for all that you do Katie!
$30.00
Very inspiring! You make all RPCVs proud.
$25.00
The people you meet are better for knowing you!
$20.00
Good luck :)
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A wise man once told me that everybody poops
$100.00
Wish I could give more. Keep up the awesome work Katie!
$25.00
Good luck!
$25.00
Your passion for doing good--and your parents' passion for you--reflections of Christ that inspire!
$50.00
I know you'll make it, Katie!
$25.00
What a great experience! Thanks for the opportunity for us to help.
$500.00
Great work, Katie! Many blessings!
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Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help!
$50.00
This is AWESOME!!! God Bless!
$100.00
Katie, what a wonderful way to end your efforts for the Peace Corps!
$25.00
May this help to make the comfort level better. God Bless You Katie.
$100.00
What a wonderful effort -- thank you!
$75.00
Good luck Katie!
$25.00
Best Wishes!
$25.00
Those are pretty deep holes . . .
$500.00
Best Wishes!
$25.00
Good luck, Katie...we're proud of you!
$75.00

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what a great project. Keep it up!
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In memory of Margaret McLean, one of the first Guatemala public health PC volunteers
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So glad I can help you with this in some small way.
$100.00
You are one of “1000 points of light..meaning and reward by serving a purpose higher than ourselves
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Katie, I am so in awe of what you are doing, keep up the great work.
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