So on monday my email got hacked into, and the wonderful person sent an email to all of my contacts and stated that my wallet was stolen in Europe and asking for money. Not only did the send the email, they also changed my password. I have been working with microsoft on it for sometime now and I got it figured out today for about 4 hours before it locked me out again. Hopefully, tomorrow I will get it straightened out.
Anyway, tomorrow is my last day of work and we are holding the raffle drawing. Hopefully, it will work out and the same person will not win everytime. I head home to Oregon for the weekend and then am off to Africa next Friday, the 31st.
Talk to you soon,
Sarah
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Back from Training
So I just came back from training in Hanover, New Hampshire. I actually slept my entire way back. I had a great weekend full of hearing about Africa and some pretty intense games of 9 square. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and it is going to be a pretty amazing time.
I still don't know which country I will be placed in and as far as my #1 choice, it changes almost daily. But I won't know until I get to Cape Town which country I will be in the whole time.
I am really excited and will keep you posted. I still need about 4,000 but I think it is all going to come together rather quickly.
Hope all is well,
Love Ya,
Sarah
I still don't know which country I will be placed in and as far as my #1 choice, it changes almost daily. But I won't know until I get to Cape Town which country I will be in the whole time.
I am really excited and will keep you posted. I still need about 4,000 but I think it is all going to come together rather quickly.
Hope all is well,
Love Ya,
Sarah
Monday, July 13, 2009
Thanks
Hey Everyone,
Things are coming along. The pancake breakfast was a pretty big success, thanks the Aubrey's Restaurant for letting me have the event there. I raised about 1,300 from it and with a few other private donations I was able to send in about 2,100 this week. I am still short about 4,000 but I know through selling raffle tickets and other donations, I am hoping that it will all come in.
I have not raised 6,000 yet, however, I have paid about 2,500 myself as I am still working full time. My friends Whitney and Jeremiah Smith who have let me move in with them have SAVED me a ton that has allowed me to pay for my medical insurance and flight over to Africa.
I would also like to thank Candy Crawford, who not only took the picture that I have used for my fundraising, but also for helping me with everything. I would also like to thank the South Clinton Baptist Church, as they not only held a fundraiser for me, but many of the members helped serve at the pancake breakfast.
Well I hope that all is well. I head up to Dartmouth college this weekend to find out a lot more information about what I will be doing.
With Love,
Sarah Flesher
Things are coming along. The pancake breakfast was a pretty big success, thanks the Aubrey's Restaurant for letting me have the event there. I raised about 1,300 from it and with a few other private donations I was able to send in about 2,100 this week. I am still short about 4,000 but I know through selling raffle tickets and other donations, I am hoping that it will all come in.
I have not raised 6,000 yet, however, I have paid about 2,500 myself as I am still working full time. My friends Whitney and Jeremiah Smith who have let me move in with them have SAVED me a ton that has allowed me to pay for my medical insurance and flight over to Africa.
I would also like to thank Candy Crawford, who not only took the picture that I have used for my fundraising, but also for helping me with everything. I would also like to thank the South Clinton Baptist Church, as they not only held a fundraiser for me, but many of the members helped serve at the pancake breakfast.
Well I hope that all is well. I head up to Dartmouth college this weekend to find out a lot more information about what I will be doing.
With Love,
Sarah Flesher
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
So a major part of the fundraising has started. My church had a dinner for me and we raised over $1,100, so thank you to the South Clinton Baptist Church.
I am still having a pancake breakfast at the Aubrey's off of papermill this saturday from 8am - 10am. It is 5$ per person.
There will be an article out in the News Sentinal tomorrow regarding the pancake breakfast and my trip to Africa.
If you aren't able to make the pancake breakfast, here are some other ways you can help!!!
I am still having a pancake breakfast at the Aubrey's off of papermill this saturday from 8am - 10am. It is 5$ per person.
There will be an article out in the News Sentinal tomorrow regarding the pancake breakfast and my trip to Africa.
If you aren't able to make the pancake breakfast, here are some other ways you can help!!!
1. Visit my online blog [http://soccersarahinafrica.blogspot.com/] and use the 'Make A Donation' button to make a donation using your credit card and my GRS PayPal Account (it’s secure and very easy!). You can also set PayPal for an automatic deduction from your checking account if you’d like to make smaller monthly donations.
2. You can make a check out to Grassroot Soccer, Inc., be sure to put my name in the memo line, then mail it to:Grassroot Soccer, Inc.PO Box 712Norwich, VT 05055For your records, Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920. If you have any questions please contact Angela Tucker at (802) 649-2900 or angelat@grassrootsoccer.org.
3. Pass this on to anybody else that might be interested! Even if you don't currently have resources to contribute yourself, I hope to be able to share this experience with as many people as possible, and get more people interested and involved with Grassroot Soccer’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Thank you for all of the support.
Sarah
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Just a little Update!!
I have started to sell raffle tickets and the pancake breakfast is falling into order.
The pancake breakfast details:
Date: JULY11th, 2009
Where: Aubrey's Restaurant off of Papermill!
Time: 8 am - 10 am
Price: $5 for all you can eat pancakes
All of the proceeds from this event are going straight to my internship. So the more people you can bring, the better!!!
The pancake breakfast details:
Date: JULY11th, 2009
Where: Aubrey's Restaurant off of Papermill!
Time: 8 am - 10 am
Price: $5 for all you can eat pancakes
All of the proceeds from this event are going straight to my internship. So the more people you can bring, the better!!!
If you aren't able to make the pancake breakfast, here are some other ways you can help!!!
1. Visit my online blog [http://soccersarahinafrica.blogspot.com/] and use the 'Make A Donation' button to make a donation using your credit card and my GRS PayPal Account (it’s secure and very easy!). You can also set PayPal for an automatic deduction from your checking account if you’d like to make smaller monthly donations.
2. You can make a check out to Grassroot Soccer, Inc., be sure to put my name in the memo line, then mail it to:
Grassroot Soccer, Inc.
PO Box 712
Norwich, VT 05055
For your records, Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920. If you have any questions please contact Angela Tucker at (802) 649-2900 or angelat@grassrootsoccer.org.
3. Pass this on to anybody else that might be interested! Even if you don't currently have resources to contribute yourself, I hope to be able to share this experience with as many people as possible, and get more people interested and involved with Grassroot Soccer’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
2. You can make a check out to Grassroot Soccer, Inc., be sure to put my name in the memo line, then mail it to:
Grassroot Soccer, Inc.
PO Box 712
Norwich, VT 05055
For your records, Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920. If you have any questions please contact Angela Tucker at (802) 649-2900 or angelat@grassrootsoccer.org.
3. Pass this on to anybody else that might be interested! Even if you don't currently have resources to contribute yourself, I hope to be able to share this experience with as many people as possible, and get more people interested and involved with Grassroot Soccer’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Thank you to everyone that is and continues to support me!! I am truly grateful and believe I can make a difference.
With Love,
Sarah
Thursday, June 18, 2009
It is getting closer!
I have just started selling raffle tickets and am still planning the pancake breakfast at Aubrey's Restuarant. The pancake breakfast is on:
JULY 11th, 2009 at the Aubrey's Restaurant off Papermill from 8-10 am. Tickets are $5 per person for all you can eat pancakes.
Everything with getting my VISA is pretty much squared away. My goal is to mail it by Monday or Tuesday. I have just received my FBI background check, which is not as cool as I thought it would be. Also, I found a great rate on medical insurance while I am gone, which will cover all major injuries, plus regular doctor visits for a reasonable amount. I hope that I won't need it, but just in case.
Well I hope all is well.
Sarah
JULY 11th, 2009 at the Aubrey's Restaurant off Papermill from 8-10 am. Tickets are $5 per person for all you can eat pancakes.
Everything with getting my VISA is pretty much squared away. My goal is to mail it by Monday or Tuesday. I have just received my FBI background check, which is not as cool as I thought it would be. Also, I found a great rate on medical insurance while I am gone, which will cover all major injuries, plus regular doctor visits for a reasonable amount. I hope that I won't need it, but just in case.
Well I hope all is well.
Sarah
Monday, June 1, 2009
Going To Africa
This post is to give individuals who are visiting my blog that I have not seen or talked to in a long time the opportunity to see what I have been doing and a little information about my future.
I just graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Communication and Information and a minor in Public Health. I am very passionate about working with youth and helping adolescents see that through hard work and dedication they can alter their life circumstances. I was blessed to have a very supportive family and friends that have supported me in every major life decision; whether it be going to undergraduate at EOU, or driving across country to live in Knoxville without knowing anyone. However, not all kids have this and this is what I hope to do with my life is to create networks of support for kids who need it.
Therefore, I have been selected as a Grassroot Soccer Intern for the years 2009-2010. I fly to Capetown, South Africa on July 31,2009 and will be returning on August 15, 2010 (just in time for the UT vs Oregon football game!!). Grassroot soccer is a non-profit organization that uses the power of soccer in the fight against AIDS. Grassroot Soccer provides African youth with the knowledge, skills and support to live HIV free. To view more information on Grassroot Soccer visit grassrootsoccer.org.
As Grassroot Soccer is a nonprofit organization, they can not provide me with monetary support. I am having to fund this trip and my living expenses through fundraising. Luckily, I have friends, Whitney and Jeremiah Smith, who have let me move in with them. This allows me to save money as I am still working full time. Any donation made on this website or via mail is tax deductible;Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920.
I just graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Communication and Information and a minor in Public Health. I am very passionate about working with youth and helping adolescents see that through hard work and dedication they can alter their life circumstances. I was blessed to have a very supportive family and friends that have supported me in every major life decision; whether it be going to undergraduate at EOU, or driving across country to live in Knoxville without knowing anyone. However, not all kids have this and this is what I hope to do with my life is to create networks of support for kids who need it.
Therefore, I have been selected as a Grassroot Soccer Intern for the years 2009-2010. I fly to Capetown, South Africa on July 31,2009 and will be returning on August 15, 2010 (just in time for the UT vs Oregon football game!!). Grassroot soccer is a non-profit organization that uses the power of soccer in the fight against AIDS. Grassroot Soccer provides African youth with the knowledge, skills and support to live HIV free. To view more information on Grassroot Soccer visit grassrootsoccer.org.
As Grassroot Soccer is a nonprofit organization, they can not provide me with monetary support. I am having to fund this trip and my living expenses through fundraising. Luckily, I have friends, Whitney and Jeremiah Smith, who have let me move in with them. This allows me to save money as I am still working full time. Any donation made on this website or via mail is tax deductible;Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920.
Here’s how you can help:
Visit my online blog [http://soccersarahinafrica.blogspot.com/] and use the 'Make A Donation' button to make a donation using your credit card and my GRS PayPal Account (it’s secure and very easy!). You can also set PayPal for an automatic deduction from your checking account if you’d like to make smaller monthly donations.
You can make a check out to Grassroot Soccer, Inc., be sure to put my name in the memo line, then mail it to:
Grassroot Soccer, Inc.
PO Box 712
Norwich, VT 05055
For your records, Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920. If you have any questions please contact Angela Tucker at (802) 649-2900 or angelat@grassrootsoccer.org.
3.Pass this on to anybody else that might be interested! Even if you don't currently have resources to contribute yourself, I hope to be able to share this experience with as many people as possible, and get more people interested and involved with Grassroot Soccer’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
For those of you who know me well, you know there is not a better fit for me. I am really excited about this opportunity and can't wait to see where it leads me in the future. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Sarah
Visit my online blog [http://soccersarahinafrica.blogspot.com/] and use the 'Make A Donation' button to make a donation using your credit card and my GRS PayPal Account (it’s secure and very easy!). You can also set PayPal for an automatic deduction from your checking account if you’d like to make smaller monthly donations.
You can make a check out to Grassroot Soccer, Inc., be sure to put my name in the memo line, then mail it to:
Grassroot Soccer, Inc.
PO Box 712
Norwich, VT 05055
For your records, Grassroot Soccer’s Federal Tax ID number is #43-1957920. If you have any questions please contact Angela Tucker at (802) 649-2900 or angelat@grassrootsoccer.org.
3.Pass this on to anybody else that might be interested! Even if you don't currently have resources to contribute yourself, I hope to be able to share this experience with as many people as possible, and get more people interested and involved with Grassroot Soccer’s fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
For those of you who know me well, you know there is not a better fit for me. I am really excited about this opportunity and can't wait to see where it leads me in the future. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Sarah
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