My Social Action Page

"Be the change you want to see in the world." --Gandhi

Currently, these are some of my favorite causes:

Worthy Causes

• For several years, I have run in The Human Race. The Human Race is a 5-mile run or walk which is a fundraiser for the Volunteer Center of Marin and many local non-profit organizations.Here is my report from my participation in this year's race:
  

I ran in The Human Race on Sat. May 8, 1999, at Larkspur Landing in Marin County. The organization for which I have collected funds is the Canal Community Alliance, which provides a variety of services for the Canal neighborhood in San Rafael. Services include translation, day care, after-school programs, English language classes, food distribution, legal and immigration services, and more.

In terms of fundraising, I had my best year ever, thanks to the generosity of all of my sponsors, including many who responded to the email I sent to everybody on my email list. I had 37 sponsors, and pledges ranging from $5 to $100. The total amount raised was $692.50!

As for my results in the race, I ran the 5-mile course in 34:28, a pace of 6:54 per mile. I was very happy about still being able to run under 7 minutes per mile, although I slipped about a minute from last year. I also finished 39th in the race, out of about 200 runners. There were also about 1000 walkers. One colleague from Fair, Isaac, Ed, ran the race in under 31 minutes, and my manager, Luke, ran an impressive 42:58. (But I whooped him! Yeah!)

Thanks to all of my supporters. Your contribution is going to a good cause.

• My friend Marta is going to ride in the 7-day, 560-mile California AIDS Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles in June, 1999. The purpose of the ride is to raise money for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and to increase the public's awareness of AIDS. Marta needs to raise $2,500 in pledges to do the ride. Won't you please join me in sponsoring her? For more information, please contact Marta so she can send you the pledge form. My friends from Fair, Isaac can contact me at work to consolidate pledges on one form at my office.
  
  
• Please send e-mail to the Washington Apple Commission expressing your displeasure at stickers on the apples at the grocery store.
  
• No stickers on apples
• Sample letter
  
  
• Bay Area Volunteer Information Center
  
  
• Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods

photos from BBQ:

• Vickie, Linda, and Steve
• Patrick
• Sandy, Jim, and Patrick
• Jim, Steve, and Joy
• Councilmember Cyr Miller
• Steve at Bocce

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