This week, we received the following:

Colleen wrote: “I am really proud to say that I am your friend.”

Durya wrote: “So I emailed some people about [Epic Change], and I pretty much wrote a letter. For some reason, I’m very proud of it and wanted to show it to you . . . I really don’t know why I’m so proud of it, but I really am.”

Annie wrote: “I am so proud to be even a teensy-weensy part of this.”

As for me, I’ve never been so proud, and I know that pride is one of the seven deadly sins and all, but it feels incredible. Actually, I think, in this case, proud is that sometimes quiet little voice inside you that is just trying to tell you you’re headed the right way. I hear you, little voice, but feel free to talk louder.  I like it when my friends can hear you for themselves.

It’s interesting; our friend, fellow Board member and celebrity spokesmodel Diane said in her most recent television interview, “People think you’re some kind of hero, but really it’s selfish. It’s incredibly rewarding.” She’s absolutely right; I think human beings may be somehow engineered to feel good about doing good. Endorphins or something – Maybe one of my scientist friends could validate the theory. Check out Diane’s interview (and the uber-placement of our logo!) here.

Here are some of our most recent accomplishments: we’ve raised almost $24,000 to date and we launched the Epic Change website on 9/28 with fundraising house parties held concurrently in California, New York and Florida which brought in almost $3,000 in one night. We’ve still got a long road ahead of us to reach our initial goal of raising almost $250,000 to rebuild Shepherds Junior, but with your continued confidence and support, I’m sure we will get there.

Be well, be happy.