Thomas' Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Thomas Lin
Page Closes: Jun 16, 2010
In memory of: Carri, Jason, and Meiling
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to funding research, developing prevention initiatives and offering educational...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
Amount raised so far: $3,157.23
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Our personal message:

One friend is too many to lose to suicide. In the last few years, three of my friends have lost their battles with depression. This September, I'm embarking upon a pilgrimage, El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, which will take me from France, over the Pyrenees, and across northern Spain. It's an 800 km trek which should take me about 32-35 days. Every one of those days, those three friends will be remembered fondly.

This pilgrimage is not just for me. It's also to raise awareness of and money for the prevention of suicide. I've chosen the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to receive tax-deductible donations in conjuction with my journey. Those donations not only fund research and prevention, but are also a tribute to the lives of my friends and yours who may have taken their own lives.

It doesn't matter how much or how little you give, just that you do. By giving anything, you're not only showing support for me on my trip, but helping a very worthwhile cause. How about sponsoring me for $0.01 per mile (one PENNY per mile)? That's only a $5 donation. :)

For more information on my trip, please visit:

For more information about the AFSP, please visit their website.


Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Jim Bayliss 10/15/2009 Tom, did you bring your bowling ball? In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks 
Mike Gafford 10/2/2009  
Matthew Shoaf 9/27/2009 Have fun Thomas, thanks for all the beers.  
Chris Haggerty 9/25/2009 Good luck as you embark on your journey 
John Keck 9/25/2009 Life is a journey, not a destination, if you remove that expectation, everywhere you go is home. 
Devon M. Coffey 9/25/2009 Tienen un gran viaje. ¡Nos vemos en Barcelona! 
Amicus 9/25/2009 Good travels and great adventures. And come back safe. 
David Mitby - MustReadKC 9/25/2009 May your steps be firm and blue skies above. Take a walk! 
Robert Henderson 9/25/2009 Good luck, Thomas. Look both ways and don't talk to strangers. 
Amy George Rush 9/25/2009 godspeed, tom, and enjoy.  
Andy Li 9/25/2009 Good luck and godspeed! 
Laura Johnson 9/24/2009 You go baby!!! 
Kelly Jander 9/24/2009 Awesome cause. Awesome journey. Best wishes, Thomas. Thank you for the opportunity to give. 
Paul S 9/24/2009 What a great cause and way to bring awareness to depression and suicide 
Michelle M 9/24/2009 Good luck and stay strong!! 
Shanda Panda 9/24/2009 Walk it out, Thomas Lin...Walk it out. Amazing cause!  
April Powell 9/24/2009 I'm a friend of Dan Kieu's who was touched by his email about your journey. best of luck to you! 
Erick von Alroth 9/24/2009 "Cheers" 
Dan Kieu 9/24/2009 Get enough absolution for the rest of us. 
Andy & Jamie Young 9/24/2009 Best wishes to you on your journey! 
Anonymous 9/23/2009 Be well! 
Susan Wilper 9/23/2009  
John and Jess 9/23/2009 Congrats, good luck and have a great time! 
Liang-Cheng Lin 9/23/2009 Good luck, enjoy the journey, and please take good care of yourself! \(^!^) 
Joel Teply 9/22/2009 mohawk power 
Vincent Georges 9/22/2009  
Mr. N 9/22/2009 Go have a blast! 
Jenn and Scott Morgan 9/18/2009 My God be with you and keep you safe Thomas! 
Les & Hallie 9/16/2009 Vaya con Dios amigo 
Beth Mathis 9/15/2009 Thomas, you're amazing for doing this. To my brother and grandfather with lots of love! 
Holli Larsen 9/14/2009 what a great experience! have the time of your life! 
Deb Sull 9/13/2009 Good Luck ... you are prepared and strong! 
Kimberly Ellis 9/12/2009  
Anonymous 9/11/2009 Thanks for doing this 
Rob Schroeder 9/11/2009 Thomas, have a great adventure! 
Cheryl Blackmore 9/11/2009  
Michael Perham 9/10/2009 Great effort and cause, bravo!!  
Sarah Phillips 9/10/2009 Wishing you good health & good weather on your pilgrimage! 
Matt Anthony 9/9/2009 Good Luck Thomas! 
Jeff McCalmon 9/8/2009 Keep on keeping on 
Katie Galie 9/8/2009 Good luck, Tom. 
Melissa 9/8/2009 Bon Voyage 
Rachel 9/7/2009 ¡Buen viaje!  
Rachel 9/6/2009 Go Thomas! 
Joey Barnes 9/3/2009 To my daddy and brother.  
Heather Mergenmeier 9/3/2009 You're awesome! 
Michael Edmonson 9/2/2009  
Tina Webster 9/2/2009 I'm so proud of you! My thoughts will be with you. 
Melissa Mansker 9/2/2009 For my neighbor Ruth's son, Curtis. 
Molly and Matt Groebe 9/1/2009 Inspiring. 
Elaine Davis 9/1/2009  
Scott Murdock 8/31/2009 Good luck! 
David Kuhlmann 8/30/2009  
Doug and Sheryl S. 8/30/2009 Good luck on the this journey! 
Lisa H 8/28/2009 Thanks for sharing a great cause and a great adventure. Bon voyage! 
Heather 8/28/2009 Good luck! 
Scott Cook 8/27/2009 Walk on! 
Jennifer Willingham 8/27/2009 Wow! It's great you're doing this.  
Jimmy and Cynthia Wu 8/26/2009 Wonderful, wonderufl thing you're doing. God bless and God's speed on your journey. 
Dennis Pruitt 8/26/2009 Thomas, this is awesome. Have a great journey. 
Jeffrey Williams 8/26/2009 You can do it! 
Tom Lueckenhoff 8/17/2009  
Heather N. Paxton 8/14/2009 Best of luck on your journey! 
Bill Biggar 8/12/2009 I had a good day and thought I would share it with you, my friend. 
smanley 8/11/2009 Very inspiring, Mr. Lin. I wish you the best and can't wait to read all about it. 
Marshal 8/10/2009  
Fred & Sarah Wu 8/10/2009 We are proud of you and wish you all the best on your pilgrimage! 
Cindy Vincent 8/7/2009 very cool! 
Lisa Roh 8/6/2009  
Anonymous 8/6/2009  
Mike Lundgren 8/3/2009  
Anonymous 7/30/2009 Good for you Thomas! :) 
Damon Goode 7/30/2009  
Amy 7/29/2009  
Jeffrey 7/29/2009 Grace and Peace. 
susanna peace yang lovell 7/29/2009  
Steve Wright 7/29/2009 What a Journey! 
Lee Black 7/28/2009 I'll be expecting some status reports on FB ! 
Rebecca A. 7/21/2009 Wishing you (and all of us) peace and solace. Buen Camino. 
Bill Biggar 7/14/2009 Go Thomas! 
Anonymous 7/14/2009  
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* Total raised online: $3,077.23
Amount raised offline: $80.00
Grand Total: $3,157.23
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