Race update

In case you need to be brought up to speed, Brian and I are doing Savannah's Race on June 13, an Amazing-Race-type road rally where we perform challenging tasks around the Denver area, and raise funds for Down syndrome patients and families. We are racing in honor of Porter Easton, our friends Jeannie and Evan's son who was born this spring with Down syndrome.

We've raised nearly $500 thus far, 1/4 of our $2,000 goal! A HUGE thanks to those of you who have already contributed (personalized thank yous will be coming after the race). We so appreciate your support!

A couple more race updates:

- It is important to note that 100% of funds raised by Savannah's Race go to the MHDSA, which has been awarded the “Best In America” Seal of Approval as one of the top charities in the country, and one that meets the high standards of Independent Charities of American (ICA) and Local Independent Charities of America (LICA). The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America, and have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards are those required by the U.S. Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000 (or 5 percent) meet or exceed these standards; and, of those, fewer than 2,000 are awarded this Seal.

You can still mail us a check made payable to Savannah's Race. OR you can make a donation via PayPal at the Savannah's Race website:
http://www.savannahsrace.org/donate.html.
If you choose to donate here, please note that your donation is for "Team Howell."

You can also find our picture at the Savannah's Race website, under "2009 teams."

We are grateful to any support you can provide in helping us reach this goal! GO TEAM HOWELL!