Back From Vacation

Hello dear readers, walk supporters and fans of Chuck,

Jenn and I just returned from our week-long vacation in SC/NC/WesternNewYork. It was a bit of a whirlwind trip, and I'm not sure I feel entirely rested, but we had a great time nonetheless and got in plenty of walking and other exercise.

But now it's back to business and yikes, there are less than three weeks left before we start our 300 miles from DC! There are a lot of last minute logistical details still to be figured out and I have a feeling that the days between now and then are going to fly by like a freight train.

I have to also take a moment and give out some appreciations to new contributors.

First, a huge thank you to the fine folks at Roots Market in Clarksville, MD for their contribution of $300! If you live near Clarksville (or Olney), please pay them a visit and tell them how much you appreciate their philanthropy. With so many fabulous organic, fair-trade, and natural foodstuffs on their shelves, I have no doubt you'll come away a happy customer. If you're not hungry yet, just check out their delicious Website for inspiration.

Also, my Dad has challenged his Rotary Club to donate up to $1,000 to the Chuck 300 fund, which he will match with an in-kind donation to Rotary's Polio Plus campaign, a program to eradicate polio worldwide. After more than 20 years, this program is on the verge of finally stamping out a terrible disease that still creates so much suffering in developing countries. Now, Rotarians in my dad's club (and beyond) can help both Polio Plus and Chuck in one act of generosity, and so far we've had one member step up to the plate with a $100 donation. Thanks, Ben!

We've also had $100 donations from John M Mulcahy and Shannon Lynch - thank you both!