Diane
McGehee
TotalRaised
$21,993
MyGoal
$600,000
MyReason
Together in Hope envisions a world where children don't go hungry, where children can go to school, where parents can afford to give their children a future and where children don't die of curable illnesses. Together in Hope believes that if we all work together, together in hope that we can make this world a reality and give those living in poverty a future with hope.
Together in Hope works with some of the world's poorest communities living in the Philippines, El Salvador and Ethiopia who have been forgotten by international development organizations. We work with these communities to help them break the cycle of poverty and give them a future with hope.
In celebration of my 60th birthday in July of this year, I am going to spend the year running a series of marathons, half marathons and 10K's, starting with the Kona Marathon on June 26th, for the purpose of accomplishing two goals:
1. Get myself back in shape. (When I started this effort, I couldn't run more 3 miles without huffing and puffing.)
and
2. Raise enough money to make a serious dent in the fight against human trafficking. I run free. I run healthy. But, there are millions of girls (and boys) who are trapped in sex and labor trafficking nightmares who will never run free if we don't do something. My goal for this year from all of the races is $600,000. If 10, 000 people give $60 each (something we all can do) then we will reach that goal. But I can't do it without you.
Six hundred thousand dollars is an audacious goal, but it is not an impossible one - not if we all do what we can. A few weeks ago, my children took me to see Kung Fu Panda 3 - a great children's movie, with a great message: if we all do what we can and do it together (in hope), we can overcome the most heinous evil. Yes - even the evil of human trafficking. You can run with me for their freedom by donating. (Who knows maybe we might even be able to get Jack Black to help us if he hears about this.)
Here is what I am asking: that each of you give $60 in honor of my 60th birthday and then ask all of your friends on facebook and your email lists and on instagram or wherever, to do the same. If you or they can give more than $60, then give a multiple of $60: $120, $180 or even $6000. If we get 10,000 people to give $60 each, we will raise $600,000 - wouldn't that be awesome?! We can do this, if we all work Together in Hope. (Together in Hope is a 501(c )3 public charity - you can check us out at www.togetherinhope.org)
I am not getting a penny of it. and your contributions are tax-deductible. Here is where it will go - to help local victims, to help international victims, and to work for tougher laws against those who traffick human beings. Together in Hope will distribute the money three ways:
- 1/3 to Agape International Missions (AIM) in Cambodia, (fighting human trafficking on the international front) agapewebsite.org
- 1/3 to YMCA International (rescuing victims in the U.S.) https://www.ymcahouston.org/ymca-international/programs/
- 1/3 to Children At Risk (working for tougher laws to fight trafficking and to help victims) www.childrenatrisk.org
Donations2Date: $21,993
| Donor | Donation Amount | Donation Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Magahis | $60.00* | 7/22/2016 | |
| Felinda Villa | $120.00* | 7/22/2016 | |
| REBA MCNAIR | $60.00 | 7/18/2016 | Good luck to you in achieving your noble goal. Reba |
| James Robinson | $75.00 | 7/15/2016 | Great cause Diane. Pleasure meeting you at hunnewill Ranch last month. JB and Elizabeth Robinson |
| Teresa Morales | $100.00 | 7/3/2016 | |
| david feiler | $500.00 | 7/1/2016 | Great job, Diane!!!! We are so proud of you! Love, David, Tory, Luke and Colin |
| Ellen Sanborn | $60.00 | 6/28/2016 | You go, girl! We believe in you. All the best, Ellen |
| Elizabeth Cooper | $100.00 | 6/28/2016 | Happy Birthday Diane and way to go! |
| Michael Mallia | $500.00* | 6/28/2016 | |
| Heath Knott | $60.00 | 6/25/2016 | Happy 60th Birthday Diane!!!! |
| Marsha Renfroe | $60.00 | 6/25/2016 | Good luck today! You are an amazing inspiration!! I love you!! |
| Anonymous Donor | $60.00 | 6/24/2016 | |
| Carolyn Honnette | $120.00 | 6/24/2016 | We enjoyed spending time with you. Good luck! |
| John Esquivel | $120.00 | 6/22/2016 | Go! Diane Go! |
| Anonymous Donor | $60.00 | 6/22/2016 | Love and blessings from Levi & Abigail |
| Emily Chapman | $60.00 | 6/21/2016 | Happy Birthday, Diane! What a great way to celebrate! |
| Paula Arnold | $250.00 | 6/20/2016 | |
| Dr. Gregorio Mariano, Jr | $240.00* | 6/19/2016 | |
| Shelly Power | $72.00 | 6/15/2016 | |
| Anonymous Donor | $60.00 | 6/15/2016 | Good Luck Diane! |
| Robin Longinow | $60.00 | 6/15/2016 | |
| dana boyd | $180.00 | 6/14/2016 | You are truly inspirational, Diane! |
| Julie Van Haren | $60.00 | 6/14/2016 | Go Diane! |
| Ben and Maggie Landgraf | $60.00 | 6/14/2016 | Thank you. |
| East District UMC | $500.00* | 6/14/2016 | |
| Kip Gilts | $77.00 | 6/13/2016 | Thanks for running with a purpose. Together let us join hands and free many from a lifetime of slavery and trafficking. |
| Thomas Brackendorff | $40.00 | 6/13/2016 | |
| Jack and Sherri White | $60.00 | 6/13/2016 | Thank you for making a difference in this world! |
| Meredith Mills | $60.00 | 6/13/2016 | |
| Jan and Kent Ping | $60.00 | 6/12/2016 | Thank you, Diane! |
| Deanna Young | $100.00 | 6/11/2016 | Praying for success! |
| Ricard Elwood | $60.00 | 6/8/2016 | Thank you for running the good race! |
| Laura Elwood | $60.00 | 6/8/2016 | |
| Marilyn & David Meeker-Williams | $60.00 | 6/7/2016 | How else may we support you, Diane? |
| Natalie Allain | $280.00* | 6/5/2016 | |
| Bonnie Osteen | $300.00 | 6/4/2016 | Thank you Diane for caring and loving! |
| Deborah Proctor | $100.00* | 6/1/2016 | |
| Virginia Wall | $60.00* | 6/1/2016 | |
| Edward Blackstone | $250.00 | 5/30/2016 | |
| Reagan Simpson | $500.00 | 5/29/2016 | |
| Teresa Duryea | $600.00 | 5/23/2016 | Diane, you are an inspiration. Thanks for running for those that can't run away from their situation without someone's help. |
| JOhn Fitzpatrick | $1,000.00 | 5/23/2016 | Barb and I truly admire what you and Jack do for others. Maybe if you get Petraeus to run with you - might increase the number of sponsors. God Bless - Fitz and Barb |
| Beth & Randy Tatum | $600.00 | 5/22/2016 | Human trafficking is such a horrific crime. Thank you for continuing efforts for all of God's children who hurt. |
| Wendelyn Turley | $220.00 | 5/21/2016 | |
| Amy and Tim Tyson | $1,600.00 | 5/18/2016 | You are a blessing to all of us whose lives you touch! Keep fighting the good fight. Warmest best wishes for your birthday, too! |
| Leslie Bourne | $60.00 | 5/17/2016 | Thank you Diane for making a difference. These are organizations that are making an impact. |
| Raymond L. Ullrich Jr. | $180.00 | 5/16/2016 | |
| Beth Jones | $100.00 | 5/16/2016 | |
| Amy Bezecny | $60.00 | 5/15/2016 | |
| Charles Young | $180.00 | 5/14/2016 | We love you and are so proud of you and your work! Here is a dontion in honor of each of our daughters--thanks you for ensuring a better world for all of our children. |
| Shannon Stewart | $50.00 | 5/14/2016 | . |
| Kimberly Poer | $60.00 | 5/14/2016 | Happy Birthday Diane! You are an inspiration! |
| Jay Jackson | $600.00 | 5/14/2016 | Diane, you are one of the most courageous people I know! |
| John & Patsy Howard | $600.00* | 5/11/2016 | |
| Laura Power | $100.00 | 5/8/2016 | Happy Mothers Day! You are continuously an inspiration! |
| Laura Munroe | $10.00 | 5/8/2016 | Praying for you to reach your goal |
| Linda Wardell | $60.00 | 5/7/2016 | Go Diane! I am proud of you and John would be also. You have a reason to race and you are doing it. |
| Bellaire UMC | $1,102.00* | 5/6/2016 | |
| arturo cadar | $100.00 | 5/5/2016 | Praying for you. |
| Laura Boston | $60.00* | 5/3/2016 | |
| Jim Parsons | $100.00 | 5/2/2016 | Good Luck |
| Perritte Memorial UMC | $300.00* | 5/2/2016 | |
| Janet Rae | $120.00 | 4/26/2016 | |
| Nida Gonda | $60.00 | 4/23/2016 | We're proud of you for your continued passion to run for a good cause. |
| Stephanie Griffin | $60.00 | 4/19/2016 | God bless you wind at your back! |
| Patricia Brackendorff | $66.00 | 4/18/2016 | You are awesome! Good luck, you've got this! |
| Shirley Broome | $60.00 | 4/18/2016 | Good luck and happy birthday. |
| Robert Johnson | $120.00 | 4/17/2016 | God bless you, Diane. |
| Gail Ford Smith | $240.00 | 4/17/2016 | |
| Shirley Lloyd | $60.00 | 4/17/2016 | Thank you Diane! |
| Kimberly Mabry | $100.00 | 4/14/2016 | Happy Birthday Diane! |
| LyAnna Johnson | $60.00 | 4/14/2016 | Love you and the reasons you are running! |
| CATHERINE BEATHARD | $100.00 | 4/7/2016 | |
| Maren Caldwell | $600.00* | 4/7/2016 | |
| Genesis Class Bellaire UMC | $600.00* | 4/7/2016 | |
| Brian and Jennifer Gastineau | $60.00* | 4/7/2016 | |
| McAuliffe Family | $315.00 | 4/5/2016 | Thank you for having the courage to fight against such a horrible problem. Happy Birthday and good luck on your training and race! On behalf of my beautiful wife and 3 beautiful daughters, who blessed my with their lives, here's a donation to help you bless others. |
| Anonymous Donor | $120.00 | 4/4/2016 | Good luck on your race and Happy early Birthday from Steve and I. I know our Sunday School Class is donating as well. |
| Susan Martin | $120.00 | 4/4/2016 | What a great way to celebrate your birthday, Diane! So proud of you! |
| Maria Korn | $120.00 | 4/3/2016 | Cheers to you, Diane, and Happy Birthday! What a wonderful purpose to run! I'm delighted and honored to support you. |
| John Glover | $500.00 | 4/2/2016 | We're behind you! John & Cathy |
| Jean and Bo Brackendorff | $1,000.00 | 3/31/2016 | Go Diane!! |
| Leah Taylor | $120.00 | 3/31/2016 | Happy Birthday, Diane! You are an inspiration to many of us. Why am I not surprised that for your birthday, you are taking care of others! |
| Starlet Bell | $60.00 | 3/31/2016 | I can almost imagine your "twinkling" eyes as you get ready for this marathon. Lots of prayers! |
| Karen Juul-Nielsen | $660.00 | 3/31/2016 | Praying for your health and safety as you run this race, Diane. Happy Birthday and God's richest blessings always! Love from London! |
| Ruth Gonda | $60.00 | 3/30/2016 | You are an inspiration to me and I thank God for your life and the work that you do! Love you! |
| Anonymous Donor | $100.00 | 3/29/2016 | Good luck with your training....lots of us will be with you in thought the day of the marathon. |
| Debra DePena | $66.00 | 3/26/2016 | Tina made a compelling case and your cause is stellar. Best of luck. |
| Tina Paez | $100.00 | 3/26/2016 | God bless you, Diane! Run hard sister!!! |
| Brenda Thomas | $60.00 | 3/24/2016 | Happy birthday to a wonderful lady. |
| Phebe Chen | $180.00 | 3/24/2016 | Best of luck, Diane-you are such an inspiration! Donations are on behalf of the 2 most important women in my life and for all women everywhere! |
| Shar Turley | $60.00 | 3/23/2016 | So exciting to join with you sis!! |
| Doug Turley | $60.00 | 3/23/2016 | Will be cheering you all the way! My saying is ' 60 is the new 25??????) |
| Scott McClelland | $100.00 | 3/20/2016 | Good luck Diane! |
| Jerry Nevlud | $60.00 | 3/18/2016 | |
| Paige Martin | $60.00 | 3/17/2016 | |
| Kelley Lang | $200.00 | 3/17/2016 | Happy Birthday & so happy to support you with this fab purpose! |
| Marian Davenport | $180.00 | 3/17/2016 | Diane - what an inspiring birthday celebration. It is a joy to support you and this important work. |
| Tammy Hemann | $100.00* | 3/17/2016 | |
| Lauren Hanks | $60.00 | 3/15/2016 | |
| * offline donation | |||
