It's official...

(Image borrowed from Andrewsteven's flickr album under creative commons license)
Photo of Gulu from the air

I sent my first check to Invisible Children today. The travel agent finally came through with our booking. We will be flying out of JFK on Emirates air on the evening of June 21. Now that we have our tickets, the reality of this trip to Gulu is setting in. I have yet to make all of my medical arrangements, but will be jumping on that horse soon. I will also be submitting program fees by the end of the month. Speaking of which... Invisible Children has sent me the list of people who have donated to my cause, and I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you. If you are still considering sponsoring my trip to Gulu, you can make a donation through the link to the left; or, you can still send your donation directly to the program. Here is how to do that:

Checks should be written in the following manner:

Pay to the Order of: Invisible Children
Amount: (big money, big money, no whammies!)
Memo: T/EX- Matt Michelin

The "T/EX-Matt Michelin" is very important. If it is omitted, the donation goes to the general charity (which would not be a bad thing either). Checks should be mailed to:

Invisible Children Inc.
Mission/Teacher Exchange
2705 Via Orange Way Ste B
Spring Valley CA 91978

(Image borrowed from Mike Todd's flickr album under creative commons license)
Photo of Gulu High School and Invisible Children Project box

I also have some good news about the school supplies drive that I will am running. I have received a donation or two from some awesome individuals at my other blog (Supply Uganda). The Amnesty International club at Rolling Meadows High School has pledged a donation to the Supply Uganda Fund, and I will be working with our Amnesty International club here at Hersey to raise awareness and possibly raise some funds as well. You too can be a part of this awesome effort to improve the quality of education for some fantastic (I'll tell you if I find out otherwise) children in Uganda. You can find instructions on making donations to this cause on the Supply Uganda Blog. (http://supplyuganda.blogspot.com)