Donors Choose - Last Leg

Janet has the details, but we're winding down. Three things:

1) Thanks to everyone who gave, I didn't raise much myself, but something is way better than nothing and good is accomplished in small steps

2) Mad props to "DS" (you know who you are), as you donated twice, and at least once substantially

3) I'd really like to get some last minute pledges and make it to around $500

But thanks again to everyone who participated! Hopefully I'll be doing things like this in the future.

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