Hi all
So, launch was three days ago and what a crazy three days it has been.
I have been overwhelmed by all your support. The generosity has been amazing. As I write this, $4,997 has been donated! Please remember that your dollars donated to the Children’s Cancer Foundation are being matched by my personal donations spread across ten of Australia’s hospitals, so really, as a team we have raised $9,998 for the battle against child cancer!
I have updated the tracker on the website (was easier to make it read $10k rather than $9,998… nothing wrong with a little optimism).
The messages I have received have been something else. I appreciate them all.
The messages from those of you I don’t know but who knew my father have been particularly special. While hearing about Dad’s interactions with others obviously makes me miss the old man, they are amazing to read and I am glad that so many of you have fond memories of Dad. I am trying my best to get back to everyone, and I promise that I will, but I am a bit of a tech novice and miss some of the notifications across the different platforms.
Now that the website has finally gone live the reality of my upcoming departure date (13 March) has set in, and I am thankful that I can now focus on my trip preparation proper and enjoy my last 3-4 weeks in my hometown.
I’m also happy to announce that I will be on the radio Monday morning (20 Feb). Will be having a chat on ABC Riverland radio (1062 AM) at 9:10am. I have been told I have a face for radio so if you have nothing to do and want to hear me make my first appearance on radio please tune in. Odds of me messing something up are high so you might get a laugh out of it.
Thanks again all, I’m excited about what’s to come.
James