Jeffies McJefferstein, Certified Public Yorkcountant, here, with a final report on our Red Scarf Project and Red Scarf Fund for Foster Youth efforts for this year.
Total scarves processed so far: 2,375 (with more boxes to go)
In a single day last week -- ahem -- which just happens to coincide with the day I so fetchingly modeled a red scarf in this here blog, there were $1,685 in donations.
For the month of December so far, donations have amounted to $3,916.
Since we started this fundraising drive on September 1, 2009, the total in online donations is $10,540.64.
But wait! That's not all! There's also been cash, checks, and gift cards sent in amounting to $3,904.25, for a grand total for this round of Red Scarf fundraising of
$14,444.89
WOO-HOOOOOOOO!
Bacon treats and new squeaky toys for everyone!
The OFA says we are all AWESOME.
But we already knew that.
Oh, yeah!
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Wow! That is so heartening to hear! I'm on my third Palindrome Scarf and will mail it when done.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 01:52 AM
great job Norma!
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Congrats to everyone who participated! Woo-hoo!!
Posted by: Lisa H. | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 06:23 AM
lil ole pudding pie loves everybody
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 07:13 AM
I love knitters.
Posted by: Ruth | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Geri | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Way to go!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 07:50 AM
AWESOME
Posted by: Wanda in AR | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Yay!
Mr. J., you are good with numbers, what?!
Posted by: Beverly | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:12 AM
SWEET!
Posted by: Jean E. | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Everyone who participated is wonderful, but you, Norma, (and of course, Mr. J.) made it happen. Blessings to you and Mr. J.! 'Tis better to give than receive, indeed.
Posted by: Becky | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Mr. McJefferstein,
Thank you very much for your accounting skills. I'm determined to up that count by two. By the end of the week I'll be able to say, "The scarves are in the mail!".
Posted by: Joannah | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Wow! Good for you--good for everyone involved in the organization and logistics of the project, and for everyone who participated by donating/knitting. What a good cause.
Posted by: Melissa in El Cajon | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Most excellent!
Posted by: Kym | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 09:21 AM
How in the world did you get Mr. J to sit still for that glasses shot?
Posted by: Chelle | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Thanks Norma! You are an angel to the students we serve. The donations are great and really help us to provide services to our students. But there is no way to place a value on how a youth from foster care feels knowing that a complete stranger cared enough about them to make them a beautiful, hand-made scarf. PRICELESS! Love to Norma and all the generous knitters, crocheters and weavers!
From Lynn and all of us at the Orphan Foundation of America.
Posted by: Lynn | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Very cool! It's good see all your hard canvassing work coming to fruition.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Wow! This is the A-team Red!
Norma when you cheerlead, you really do it right! Who else would have been smart enough to bring out the stealth force, Mr J, at the last minute? If I had known about the chance for a new squeaky toy, I probably could have found time to do a fourth. And bacon treats!?!?! That would have gotten me to five!
Posted by: Gerri | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Nice job!! Thanks, Mr J. (And perhaps part of your handsome attire on Terrier Tuesdays between Sept and Dec should include a handsome red scarf. A subtle reminder to us.... )
Posted by: Elaine | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Warms my heart.
Posted by: Mary Fran | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 03:27 PM
All thanks to you, little man. ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Yeah!! What wonderful news to start into the Christmas break. I sent my scarves in weeks ago, but I'm already checking out yarn & patterns for next year. That's only 9 days away.
Posted by: PghCathy | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Mr J, you look HOT in glasses! XOXO Cozy and Bo
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Bacon treats! Woof! Excellent work, Norma!
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Woohoo!!
I'm going to try to get a few scarves knit over the course of the year, so I can send more next year. (Famous last words...)
Norma and Mr J both rock!
Posted by: gayle | Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 07:38 AM