FAQ

What is the timeframe for the pledge drive?

I will start taking pledges on January 23 , 2009.  The drive will run until my birthday on May 23, 2009.  Although I don’t believe I will reach my long-term weight loss goal in that time frame, I believe it is a fair amount of time to run the drive.  I will continue my weight loss commitment after the drive has ended.

How are pledges handled?

Pledges are made through the online form here on the website.  You can pledge any amount over the $0.50 USD per pound minimum.  Alternatively, you can choose to make a one time donation to KNTR in the support of this drive and you will be credited with the pledge.  I will be displaying the list of pledges on the website.  When you submit your pledge, you can choose to have your pledge be anonymous if you like, and only an amount will be listed on the pledge page.  Please indicate on the form if the pledge is being made on behalf of an individual or group.  If the pledge is being made as a gift or in memory of someone, please indicate this in the Additional Instructions field.

At the end of the pledge drive time period, I will provide my final measurements and total weight loss.  I will contact each person to confirm the total amount they will need to submit directly to The Kids Need to Read Foundation, either through Paypal or via mail.  I will not be handling any of the funds, they will all be directly sent to KNTR from the donors.  As long as KNTR is provided with a physical address or email address for you, they will provide a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.

How often will you be doing updates?

Since the drive begins and ends on a Friday, I will be providing a Weekly Check-in with photos and measurements every Friday after the initial weigh-in.  I will be writing daily blogs chronicling my day and my weight loss efforts, in addition to sharing healthy recipes that I encounter during my weight loss period.  Many will be created by my future step-mom Janie.

Can I give a one time donation or sponsorship?

Yes.  If you do not want to make a per pound pledge, you may submit the pledge form with a one time amount, and you will be acknowledged as a pledger.  Since there would be no need to wait for the end of the drive, you would then submit your donation to KNTR.

If you are interested in sponsoring my drive in any other ways, such as providing prize drawings like the gift package generously donated by the Austin Browncoats, please contact me at pledges@healthygiving.org.