Excellent email from Bill below and I encourage the rest of you Ann Arbor
Ascenders to send something similar.  It can be something as simple as
"Want to sponsor me in a race to benefit the American Lung Association?
Google my team, Ann Arbor Ascension!"

Thanks so much to everyone who has already donated.  Our team has already
raised $4150, which is just incredible.

Thanks again!
Danny

http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/dreeves/improvetheworld
http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/dreeves/stairs

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bill Rand  

Hello Friends,

So this Sunday is the big race up the Hancock and I thought I would make
one last push to see if I could make my fundraising goal of $350, I'm
almost there.  Below is again the stock email as to what this is all
about, and if you click on the link at the bottom it will take you
straight to my personal fund raising page.  If you would rather give me a
donation in person that can also be arranged just let me know.	If you
already donated thank you so much I am continually amazed at how generous
my friends are.  Thanks again,

Bill

On Sunday, February 27, 2005, I will climb 94 floors in the Hancock Center
in the 8th Annual American Lung Association's Hustle Up The Hancock to
help raise money for lung disease research and education.  I will join
thousands of others throughout the area as we aim to reduce the pain and
suffering caused by lung diseases, the third leading cause of death and
disability in the United States.  You may think that it's crazy to climb
94 floors, but I am doing so because I am able.  I can breathe freely, and
there are many people who are not as lucky as I.

I am writing to you because I would like your support.	Please visit my
web page to make a donation or you may mail a check to the American Lung
Association with the online donation form available on my web page. Please
give what you are able; every dollar makes a difference.  Your pledge to
the American Lung Association will sustain their commitment to the
prevention of all respiratory diseases including lung cancer, emphysema
and asthma.

Thank you for your support as I challenge myself not only in participating
in the "Chicago's World Class Stair Climb," but also by raising money for
this very worthwhile cause.

Sincerely,

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http://hustle2005.kintera.org/wrand
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Bill Rand