*Five in Five Update* - I had a goal... and I smashed it!

We did it!! Thanks to the brilliant support of my friends, family, colleagues and a few anonymous donors, I have smashed my goal of raising $200 for charities that work to break the cycle of social disadvantage.

In fact, as at 5pm today, there is $235 sitting in my donation account! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

A few people have asked exactly what 'charities that work to break the cycle of social disadvantage' means. Well, those affected by social disadvantage include those who often have insufficient resources and connections to meet basic needs. It often results in low income, having limited access to education and healthcare, and being marginalised out of mainstream society. This significantly restricts their ability to participate in the community that they live in and leaves them in isolation and with a lack of supportive networks. There are 7 Australian charities involved with Five in Five  and you can read about each on the 'Who are we Supporting?' page. 

In my high school teaching days, I worked with several young people, caught in this cycle of disadvantage and it is truly heartbreaking!! These kids came to school wearing the same under-sized tshirt they had worn every other day, on an empty stomach and often with no shoes, let alone school books. I hope that together we can break that cycle and create opportunities, connection and hope... It's ironic really, as that is exactly what I have received as a participant in this challenge... opportunities, connections and hope.  Let's pay it forward!!

As you've probably worked out by now, I am always up for a challenge... so here it is ... 

IF I CAN DOUBLE MY GOAL AND RAISE $400 BY 8TH MARCH, I WILL ASK ONE OF MY FIVE IN FIVE DATES FOR A SECOND DATE...

I feel like I should be throwing in a free set of steak knives to anyone who donates... but I won't. Instead, you can wear a smile, knowing you have helped those in need. You can also wear a smile knowing that the more money I raise, the closer you are to seeing me being thrown out of a plane. EEEEK!  Here's the link to my SPONSORSHIP PAGE. 

I might even run a poll so you can vote on which date you'd like to see me invite on a second 'not for charity' date! 

So here's where we are at:
Date #1 - DONE
Date #2 - planned for Thursday
Date #3 - DONE
Date #4 - planned for Friday
Date #5 - was expecting a call today but it didn't happen... I NEED a Date #5 Pleeeeeaaase! Time is running out!