Gratitude

It will begin with a thanks. I'm sure it will end with a thanks as well. I really just want to extend a thanks to everyone who has helped me make this trip happen. I am truly honored to have friends and family who care enough about me and want to help me, help a cause I sincerely believe in supporting. Whether you responded to one of my letters, Haiku offers, middle name raffle, donated cause of the never ceasing facebook posts, or just donated cause you like the idea, the affordable housing cause and myself sincerely appreciate it.

Thank you to...

My parents, Aunt Kim (the first donor!!), Caitlin Laemmle (also the one who influenced me to do this trip), Erik Olmo, Jeremy Warner, Uncle Len, Billy and Megan Mchale, Cassie Cullins, Diane Mattingly, Debbie Benvin, Amanda Small, Nathan Pierce, Angie, Katie Perugini, Linda Ntugen, Jeff Repko, John Tarallo, Rajeev Ramesh, Maureen Parina, Aunt Di, Jerry and Maureen Lamora, Uncle Bill, Gary Berkstein, David Culins, Matthew and Robin Richards, Matt Vandersall, Nick Ramondo, Pete Morris, Dan Mcgee, Quentin, Anne Mary and David Cullins, Devon Saunders, Sally Quade, Emily Wychock, Jeff Sopinski, Allie Withrow, Amanda Miller, John Gallis, Aunt Sue and Uncle Joe, my grandma, Leah Cullins, Sharon, Jason Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Lepore, Mel, Mr Hostetter and Dr. Ambrose, Mr. and Mrs. Marchione, Beth and Jet, annd Nick Costa, my brother, the Callahans, Joyce & Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty, the Gallos, and BioLife (for buying plasma and for giving me an inconspicuous but extremely memorable scar on my left arm) . I apologize if I forgot anyone.

I want to also point out a couple people who have been extremmeelly helpful and generous. Without them I'd still be way far from reaching my $4k goal. I want to thank Mr. Joe Massaro of Massaro Construction and Mr. And Mrs. Difiore for being extremely generous and just being awesome people. Also I want to thank Mr. Massaro for the stylish and fresh gear. I have enough Massaro apparel to convince anyone that i played for a weekend intramural Massaro basketball team. Mr. Difiore just opened up a martini conversation bar called 1947 on Ellsworth. Your sure to leave with a full stomach of the delicious mac n' cheese and a stiff buzz. For any of your commercial construction needs Massaro has get the best quality in town. They built the Pantheon. Check em ouut.

A thanks also goes out to everyone who supports me in ways money can't. I know I have backing and encouragement from everyone and that really means a lot to me.

-Pat

Soundtrack to this post, "Idaho"-Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi. The best musicians this side of the international date line. I'm sure of it, I checked. Get their album. It's truly life changing.

...another pre-trip post to come in the next couple days.