If You Haven't Donated to Tsunami Relief...

Please click HERE to do so!

With a week left before the LA Marathon, I realize I've definitely fallen off my usual fundraising bandwagon. I think I've fundraised every year since I started, but due to time restraints from school and a change in work situation, I haven't made an attempt to fundraise.

And then, this horrible thing happened in the East. It took me a few days to donate myself and wondered how many others just haven't gotten around to it. I thought I'd give those who haven't taken the opportunity to donate yet to do so right now.

As far as I know, I don't know anyone personally who has been affected by these disasters, but I'm sure we can all relate to the humanity and humility of a nation struck by things far, far worse than I could imagine. Surely I can give up a couple of smoothie costs for them...

Any amount would be greatly appreciated. If you do donate, feel free to let me know in the Comments section of my Sony W Series MP3 Player giveaway (ends March 20) for an additional entry.

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