Seven hours after going to bed, I was up at 4:00 a.m. to shower and head out (sans trailer--left with Liz) to Santa Rosa to participate in the Human Race, a fundraiser where I was walking for the North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council, a 4-county charity that protects pollinators, encourages sustainable agriculture (especially new organic entrepreneurs), and promotes alternative energy. "Bee Buddies" is the current project we are really seeking funding to complete. This elementary education project teaches our future leaders about the benefits of pollinators, problems facing pollinators. and steps children and their families can take to help these important creatures. We have received funding for over half of the project costs, and are hopeful we can obtain the remaining funds to bring this program to 100 classrooms in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties.
I joined with over 10,000 people to walk under the balloon arch, mingling with families, "centipedes" and other costumed folks, tee-shirted groups, and just loads of people having a good time supporting their favorite charity. The Human race of Sonoma County is one of the biggest of its type--203 nonprofits participate in this great event. Newspapers report that contributions peaked at $1.1 million in 2006, then dropped off during the recession, so it will be interesting to see where 2012 lands. The Human Race is the largest collaborative fundraiser in Sonoma County and had been going on now for over 30 years.
I had a good time, but headed back to the Walnut ranch soon afterward as I was becoming very tired, and I knew that a tired driver is not a safe driver.
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