Change of Plan

I have no idea how many people or if anybody at all reads my blog. But whoever reads it is going to be disappointed, upset and mad at me for what I'm about to say.

I wanted so desperately to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this season to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. After all, they are one of the very few foundations that keep only a mare 15% for their own expenses. Folks, when you check into it you will find out that most other foundations are the opposite.

We all know how bad the economy is these days. Maybe I picked the wrong time. On the other hand, I started planing this project before the economy was at its low point. Bottom line, I was unable to get a sponsorship. I did receive some money from private sources. Most of it from my own family and some friends. Sad to say, it covered one third of the equipment. My son offered to pay for the rest of the equipment and the trip. My daughter offered to cover at least one month of hiking expenses. I am extremely grateful for that, but I am also ashamed to take their hard earned money they so desperately need on their own just so that I can keep my word to the rest of the world.

The solution I came up with is to do local hikes in the State of Utah. Day hikes or even over night hikes. I'm going to get the word out on Facebook and possibly get some avid hiking volunteers together. I still need to work out the details the next few days. Before anything else, I need to contact The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Utah is an absolutely gorgeous state. I don't think I'm going to miss out on scenery for pictures.

Please let me know your thoughts - good, bad or ugly.

Sincerely,

Alexandra