SOAR - Speaking Out About Rape, Inc. - Kristal is raising money for a good cause!

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Page Creator: Kristal Suechting

Event: Operation Freefall

Event Starts: Apr 30th 2005

About our nonprofit:
Speaking Out About Rape, Inc.® (SOAR®)

By raising funds for SOAR, and local anti-sexual violence organizations across the country, Operation Freefall® will help:

Extend efforts to provide prevention, recovery, and prosecution information...

Fundraising target:	$2,000
So far I have raised:	$2,315.00

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Well....I did it everyone!! What a frightening yet amazing experience. You should see my video...it's hilarious! I can't even begin to tell you how incredible it felt to be floating 10,000 ft. above the ground. Having this experience has forever changed my life and I am eternally grateful for that. Thank you again for all of the donations and motivating statements.

Who wants to go with me next year??!!! Anyone can if they raise the money!

With love,
KRISTAL
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for all your generosity and kind words. These moments are some of the most liberating and empowering that I have ever experienced. I am truly blessed. Thank you all... Kristal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One in six women and one in 33 men will be sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Every two minutes, another American is sexually assaulted. It is the most under-reported of all crimes in the United States. The effects of sexual violence affect all of us. On April 30, 2005, I'll be participating in the nation's boldest, highest-altitude and most daring effort to put an end to sexual assault. It's called Operation Freefall 2005. I'll be joining thousands of people at skydive centers across the country who will take to the sky, jump, and then float gently back to earth to raise awareness and money for sexual assault. I know you are saying, "You're not a skydiver!" You are right, but I don't need to be. I'll be making a tandem skydive tethered to a certified expert skydiver for maximum safety. If you don't believe that I can do this, I'll show you the video I'll receive as a souvenir of my jump and statement. By taking a two-mile-high stand against sexual assault, I'll be raising funds for Speaking Out About Rape (SOAR) and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN to help: 1. Maintain and expand the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-HOPE (operated by RAINN) to ensure access to free, confidential counseling, 24/7. 2. Extend efforts to provide prevention and recovery information to tens of millions of people, including my own community, each year. 3. Expand programs to educate lawmakers, police officers, students, and the media about sexual assault. I hope you'll share in this incredible adventure by supporting me in my fundraising efforts. I've agreed to raise $2000 before April 1st, and I need your help. Would you consider making a tax-deductible pledge to help me meet my goal? Thank you in advance for your generosity. Blue Skies, Kristal

Online Sponsors to date:

Display Name	Date	Amount	Comment
	4/27/2005	$25.00	Wishing you all the best on your adventure. What an awesome gal you are!
	3/28/2005	$25.00
	3/26/2005	$30.00	We wish you the best in your "high" adventure! Bill & Monika
	3/24/2005	$20.00	Way to go Kristal !! :)
	3/24/2005	$25.00	good work thanks for taking this on
	3/23/2005	$25.00	A fine cause Kristal!!! Have a great jump and I hope you exceed your goal.
	3/22/2005	$100.00	Good Luck Kristal! We'll see you in the summer.
	3/21/2005	$100.00	WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. NORINE & DENNIS
	3/20/2005	$100.00	You go girl!!! Love Mary Beth, Greg & Felicia
	3/20/2005	$25.00	Like your Mom, you display strength and courage with grace.
	3/19/2005	$100.00	DEAR KRISTAL, HAVE AN ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER AS YOUR FLYING DOWN TO EARTH. LOVE OMA & OPA
	3/19/2005	$100.00	Love Jeff Marlo & Keri, We are very proud of your strength and courage
Anonymous	3/18/2005	$25.00
	3/18/2005	$100.00	You go girl! I'll be there to see you float out of the sky. Motorcycling next?
	3/18/2005	$25.00	You're doing a wonderful thing!
	3/17/2005	$50.00	WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH ANN 7& GEORGE
	3/17/2005	$50.00	Soar with the eagles, chin up, bottom down. Best of luck and safe landings. Love in Christ. Erin
	3/17/2005	$25.00	Best of Luck Kristal! You have a lot of courage and you are an inspiration to other women.
	3/16/2005	$250.00	May your decent raise awareness. You are truly a blessing. Love,Uncle Gary
	3/16/2005	$25.00	You're a brave woman! More power to ya!!!
	3/16/2005	$100.00	God bless you ,love uncle Bill,aunt Dev.(Hey, how going snowmobiling with us in april?)
	3/16/2005	$200.00	I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! I'm so proud of you!!
	3/16/2005	$15.00	To a great cause. Love ya girl!
	3/16/2005	$125.00	Your worried about the jump Dad loves you and is proud of you .
	3/15/2005	$50.00	Happy Landing!! You're an inspiration to us all!
	3/15/2005	$15.00	Good luck with the jump.
	3/15/2005	$25.00	What you are doing is a GREAT thing. Good Luck!
	3/15/2005	$25.00	I wish you the best with everytihng.
	3/15/2005	$100.00	YOUR MOM LOVES YOU AND IS VERY PROUD OF YOU

	* Total raised online:	$1,880.00
	Amount raised offline:	$435.00
	Grand Total:	$2,315.00

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