Mikey walking for the 4th time, Walk for Belonging!!

[mikeymad]

First, I want to say many humble thanks for all of your support in the past. 

Our non-profit, Communities of Belonging, are so happy to be having our 4th annual Walk for Belonging as a part of the national Second Chance Month.

April 26, 2025, Green Lake, Seattle...

As with many non-profits, we are always struggling with funds to keep things running. 

And sad to say that our mission is under direct attack. Grants that have helped us in the past have been cut or eliminated. Our message of "We Believe in a World where Everyone Belongs" is not supported under the current administration. We have an opportunity to open another house, and are actively working on how we can support the trans community. We are truly trying to remove all the barriers that we can to help those that need as second chance in life.

My team page and walk info on GiveButter - https://givebutter.com/WalkforBelonging2025/michaelmaddock

Happy to talk about our mission and any questions you may have about our organization... 

Cheers and thanks,

Mikey

[skullguise]

Butter given 😊

[n_maher]

Half way to your goal now, buddy. 

[grawk]

in for a penny

[Torpedo]

Sent a bit of bread too.

[Voltron]

I buttered some bread and you're over your goal already!

[mikeymad]

Thanks for all the generosity.. I guess I should move the goalposts...

:}

[Hopstretch]

31 minutes ago, mikeymad said:

Thanks for all the generosity.. I guess I should move the goalposts...

:}

Honestly, I think you should just put your feet up and have a wee dram? You know, to prepare.

PS: I've got to ask you, who is WhiskyPriest? Been chatting with him on another forum and he's definitely a Plowedster and definitely knows you.

Obviously if this violates secrets of the confessional then, you know, tell me to fuck off.

Edited April 18 by Hopstretch

[mikeymad]

No one by that nom de plume in my circles. But if they know me, I will certainly allow them to pour me a beverage.  - cheers

Back to 'training'.

Oh and while I met my goal, Communities of Belonging has not...

[mikeymad]

Thanks again everyone for the support this year in making this happen (NFLO). We are at 71% of our $15,000 goal, crossing the $10 mark, which is amazing. 

We finally got the t-shirts in for the participants, and we are making all the last minute plans for the walk on Saturday. Of course I live very far away on a volcano, so it will be an all day affair for myself. 

Just wanted to give this thread one more bump for anyone who was looking to support us. 

Many thanks and cheers - da mikey..

https://givebutter.com/WalkforBelonging2025/michaelmaddock

 

{ hoping for good weather }