2012 Fastathon - First Update!

Hi all,

The 2012 Fastathon is steadily underway, and we have an enthusiastic group of donors. The Fastathon Organizing Committee has spent the last two evenings working to email Sinai faculty, staff, friends, and family to raise vital funds for EHHOP's operations in the East Harlem Community. Two quick notes:

1. This year, we have an ambitious goal of raising $10,000, which only covers 1/4 of EHHOP's operating budget!
2. This year, we also have an ambitious goal of recruiting 130 student fasters. Recruitment begins in earnest next week, so stay tuned!

And now for the donor roll! The following people have responded and pledged to support our cause:

Dr. David Thomas - $2/faster (6X giver)
Dean David Muller - $1/faster (6X giver)
Drs. Yasmin Meah and Peter Gliatto - $300 (6X giver)

Dr. Roberto Posada - $1/faster (5X giver)

Ann-Gel Palermo - $25 (4X giver)
Dr. Leslie Kerr - $50 (4X giver)
Dr. Patricia Bloom - $50 (4X giver)
Dr. David Bechofer - $20 (4X giver)
Dr. Steve and Erica Itzkowitz - $50 (4X giver)

Noa Simchoni - $50 (3X giver)

David Chiang - $50
Dr. Jonathan Arend - $25
Kathleen Davis - $100
Dr. Joanne Stone - $2/faster
Karen Jerome - $100
Anonymous - $1000

Thanks to all the above for their prompt generosity!

We are currently at $2600, which is 26% of our target ($10,000).

The list of donors will continue to grow, and you can follow it and our progress on the right of this blog. In addition, next week, we will begin recruiting student fasters, and we hope to hit 130!

Thanks again and please contact mr.fastathon@gmail.com if you are interested in donating and/or fasting or if you have questions about EHHOP or the Fastathon!