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Doug Porter's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Doug Porter
Page Closes: Dec 31st 2008
Team Name: Team LT
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It's so easy - Ronald can do it alone!
About my nonprofit:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) operates 4 Ronald McDonald Houses to provide a "home away from home" for families of children receiving medical treatment...
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Fundraising target: $9,000
Total raised so far: $9,345.00
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My personal message:

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

On October 4, 2008, I will be joining my teammates from Team LT to compete in the 2nd Annual Southwest Airlines Plane Pull - all to raise funds for my favorite charity, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

What is a Plane Pull?  It's a giant tug-of-war between my team of 20 people and a Southwest Airlines plane.  We will be competing against other teams of 20 for the title of Fastest Team Pull. 

Other awards given that day will be for the Top Team Fundraiser and Top Individual Fundraiser.  While I would love to win the Fastest Team Pull, the fundraising awards are what I would be most proud to win.  Will you please help me reach (or exceed!) my goal to raise vital funds for RMHC-CNI?

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support 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!


Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Cindy Bradtke 11/4/2008 $50.00 Late as usual! STATUS! 
Bert Antell 10/18/2008 $100.00 "It's not good for rush!" 
Anonymous 10/16/2008 $50.00 Ports , sorry so late . Hope this helps . Thanks calogio 
Bob Akers 10/13/2008 $100.00 Robert Akers 
Matt Eichorn 10/10/2008 $100.00  
kathie hoppe 10/9/2008 $100.00 sorry i missed the deadline! 
Jody Fusello 10/7/2008 $100.00  
Michael & Allison Rothstein 10/7/2008 $100.00 Go Ronald, Go! 
Robb Hornbeck 10/6/2008 $100.00 I'm sure you don't mind a donation AFTER the pull! 
Nancy Slattery 10/3/2008 $100.00 Good luck Doug! If anybody can do it, you can. 
Brad Karsh 10/3/2008 $100.00 Pull, pull, pull!! I'm taking it out of your roto winnings!  
gary n. Eley 10/3/2008 $25.00 Way to GO DOUG 
Gail and Lyle Patterson 10/3/2008 $100.00 You Rock! Good Luck! 
The Morgridge's 10/3/2008 $100.00 Brother Douglas, We are pulling for you! 
David Rizner 10/2/2008 $50.00 Thanks Doug for all your support...pull hard! 
S&D Coffee- Mark 10/2/2008 $50.00 Pump-up on Iced Coffee before you pull! 
Jennifer Morgan 10/1/2008 $50.00 Go Doug!  
Nils and Hima Talluri-Boye 10/1/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Doug!! 
Pat and Nancy Hughes 10/1/2008 $50.00  
Tom Lynch 10/1/2008 $50.00 Next time...let's pull two! 
Hawkeye 10/1/2008 $25.00 Boom: Be sure to ask for a "Follow Me" truck... 
Mark & Michelle Matarelli 9/30/2008 $50.00 PULL!!! Gonna need a Mighty Kids Meal afterwards! 
Jane Dretzka 9/29/2008 $25.00 If anyone can do this you can! 
Willie and Andee Wilkov 9/29/2008 $50.00 Don't hurt yourself! Glad to show our support. 
Bill & Joanne Chunowitz 9/29/2008 $100.00 Congratulations and good luck 
Sean & Sara OReilly 9/29/2008 $50.00 Good Luck Doug! 
The Hutchisons 9/29/2008 $50.00 3 2 1 ... PortoPower! 
Bridget Stack 9/28/2008 $250.00 have 'fun,' if that's the right word...! 
Chuck Scott 9/26/2008 $50.00 Only wish I was there to see you do this, Have Fun and Thanks!!! 
MOCNI 9/26/2008 $100.00  
mike fisher 9/25/2008 $50.00 This will be a piece of cake for you. 
Jon Rappoport 9/25/2008 $25.00 Go, Doug, Go! 
Mark Duffy 9/24/2008 $100.00 "Looking to get away..." 
Dara Altshuler 9/24/2008 $150.00 I remember when you were the top MileagePlus guy! We want to see pics of this!! 
Sue Shelton and family 9/24/2008 $50.00 Is this a timed event? 
Mel Smart 9/24/2008 $100.00 Oh my. I don't even know where to start. Good luck! 
Pagone Family 9/24/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Doug- See you on the 4th 
Dave Barnes 9/24/2008 $100.00 Doug...Just so you know, this doesn't count as flying. 
Rogers family 9/24/2008 $25.00  
Anonymous 9/24/2008 $100.00 I want to see pictures 
Bob Pancoast 9/23/2008 $50.00 Go, Doug! 
Toby Sachs 9/23/2008 $50.00 Only a 737? 
Brian Shell 9/23/2008 $20.00 Best Wishes! 
Tim & Kate Bergin 9/23/2008 $100.00 No Instant Replay Challenges, Please.... 
The Brinkman Family 9/23/2008 $50.00  
Tom "Beat Navy" Aiello 9/23/2008 $50.00 I expect you to be wearing your Navy uniform when you pull! 
Roman Paluta 9/23/2008 $50.00 I'm Lovin' It! 
Kevin & Renee Reilly 9/23/2008 $50.00 Pull fast for an on-time arrival 
Tim & Amy Hohulin 9/23/2008 $50.00 Good luck! 
Jim & Cathy Toomey 9/23/2008 $100.00 Go Doug. Pull That Plane! 
john heironimus 9/22/2008 $25.00 four doug's pull 
Dick and Peggy East 9/22/2008 $100.00 Geaux Doug 
Mike Glabowicz 9/22/2008 $100.00  
Grit 9/22/2008 $100.00 Michelle Shaw 
Tyler Baumann 9/22/2008 $25.00 We'll be grilling out and cheering at the finish line 
Bob Maloney 9/22/2008 $100.00  
Michael Licata 9/22/2008 $100.00 doug, try a running start ! 
Ben Morgridge 9/22/2008 $50.00 I hope your plane pulling skills are better than your racquetball game! Good Luck! 
Pat Kempf 9/22/2008 $100.00 If you don't pull it...I want my money back! 
Joe Silich 9/22/2008 $200.00 Doug....I would want you in the anchor slot! Good luck! 
Dave Kissel 9/22/2008 $50.00 Way to go, Doug! 
Brian Shannon 9/22/2008 $100.00 Good luck Doug! 
Joan Long 9/22/2008 $200.00 "Strong Like Bull" 
Bob Raidt 9/22/2008 $50.00 Go Doug and RMHC-CNI!!! 
Sandy & Rick Prohammer 9/22/2008 $100.00  
Rita Hobin 9/22/2008 $50.00  
Meg and Sam Weingart 9/22/2008 $50.00 Go Doug! (and Ann for TLC afterward!) 
mary bishop 9/22/2008 $500.00  
charlie and sandy strong 9/22/2008 $200.00  
Bill Deitch 9/22/2008 $100.00  
Michael and Jeniece Higgins 9/22/2008 $100.00  
Rich Stoddart 9/22/2008 $200.00  
Eileen & Jerry Robbin 9/22/2008 $100.00 Doug, you are #1 and we wish you the best of luck! 
Maureen Joyce 9/22/2008 $100.00 Good luck Doug....I will see you on the 4th 
Brian Trueblood 9/22/2008 $100.00 Better that your pulling it, than flying it! Good Luck Doug! 
Pat & Maureen Lafferty 9/22/2008 $50.00 Thank you, Doug 
Leroy and Karen 9/22/2008 $100.00 Happy to support you and RMHC, Doug! 
Dr. Cheryl Richardson 9/22/2008 $50.00 Good luck, Doug! 
Jeff & Vickie Gukenberger 9/22/2008 $100.00 Good Luck Doug! I know you can do it. 
Sally and John Ponchak 9/22/2008 $100.00 Go for it! 
David Bender 9/22/2008 $100.00 Pull Doug, Pull 
Larry Gray 9/21/2008 $200.00  
Cynthia and Roger MacKinnon 9/21/2008 $50.00 Good luck 
Bill Gibbons 9/21/2008 $50.00 I'll double it if you have to do Hospital time. 
kevin dunn 9/21/2008 $200.00 don't pull your back out again 
Phil Raskin 9/21/2008 $500.00  
Doug Porter 9/16/2008 $200.00  
Ann Porter 9/16/2008 $200.00  
Scott Porter 9/16/2008 $200.00  
* Total raised online: $8,645.00
Amount raised offline: $700.00
Grand Total: $9,345.00
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