Austin Hastings

I returned Monday from an incredible two weeks in the Peruvian desert and Andes mountains to find an inbox full of donations.  Thank you for all of the support as this fundraiser draws closer to its completion.  The donations, and messages accompanying them have filled me with more gratitude then I can really convey through text.  Thank you.

We’ve achieved 72% of the $5,000 goal, with a donation total of $3,611 as of this writing.  I’m also happy to say that rather than August 1 as the deadline, we now have until August 11.  It is my hope that this added time will allow us to meet, and perhaps, even exceed the $5k goal to assist Hospice!

As we’ve seen from some of the previous messages posted, as well as some below, Hospice has consistently taken care of families in need.  This is an incredibly important effort, and importantly, a well run organization.  It has been comforting to hear from others how Hospice assisted their families in such difficult times.  While volunteering in Peru, I made some great friends with folks from the UK who couldn’t say enough about their Hospice equivalent, Mcmillan nurses.  Bottom line, these people deserve all the support we can give them, and to use Adam Tinkoff’s saying, let’s “give ’till it hurts.” :)  We have 10 more days to raise $1400 or more.  Let’s do it!

Here are some messages of support from the last few weeks:

“Good luck”  Sharon G, Apo AE

“Hi Austin, Been listening to your dad’s podcast and he’s helping me alot. So sorry to hear about your mum, I lost my mum when I was 15, (I’m 53 now). Good Luck with the fundraising! Love and Best wishes”  Gaby G, Searby GB

“I am a 2-year breast cancer survivor and listen to your dad’s podcast as often as I can get it for free (sorry, not a premium member). Good for you doing this in honor of your mother. Your energy from the podcast was overwhelming. Best of luck.”  Lourdes A, North Miami FL

“Austin, have a great run!”  Muriel, Pierre & Gill, Woking GB

“Good Luck Austin! I wil be quite a ways behind you. I am doing the 1st half on what will be my 65th birthday.”  Ralph M, Oakland CA

“Love. <3″  Anonymous

“18 is the number of LIFE in Hebrew. Thank you for allowing us to help in this worthy endeavor.”  (18 in reference to the $18 donation)  Jill E, Reisterstown MD

“best of luck :)”  Adelaide S, Kenmore WA

“Best wishes on your first marathon!”  Jenny S, Independence MO

“Good luck on running the race. Don’t forget to stretch your Hammies!”  Nicole F, New York NY

“Good Luck Austin!”  Serge F, Saskatoon CA

“It’s great that you are doing this. Your mom is looking down and smiling. I lost my grandmother is cancer and hospice helped us as well. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. She got me threw so many rough times. God Speed in the cure for cancer and cherish the time with our loved ones.”  Erika D, Livonia MI

“My mother also died of cancer several years ago, and a hospice program helped my family through a difficult period. Good luck on your run.”  Lynette P, Spring TX

“I agree, hospice workers are ‘angels on earth’”  Shanna D, Aptos CA

“Good Luck with the run ! All the best to you and your family ! From Toronto, Canada !”  Lina R, Toronto CA

“Good for you Austin……what a good cause”  Kathy C, Stittsville OH

“This is small thank you for how your dad has made a difference in my life.”  Julie B, River Falls WI

“I heard you on your dad’s show and wanted to add my support.”  Jim N, Somerville NJ

“per Austin Hasting’s fund raiseer marathon…good luck Austin! This is because of your dad’s email/website!”  Linda B, Tavernier FL

“Hospice provided a wonderful service to me and my father during his last days. They are also providing support and comfort to my closest friends mother. Thanks to all of the wonderful people and to a great organization.”  Paula H, Lafayette CA

“What a great cause! I wish you all the best.”  Lisa C, Devens MA

“GOOD LUCK IN THE MARATHON, AUSTIN.”  Ruthann P, Leesburg FL

“Good Luck on the run!”  Michelle M, San Francisco CA

“Go Dude, it is good work. Will be thinking of you”  Wanda S, Orlando FL

A big thank you to all of the folks who have recently donated:

Susan M, Sharon G, Gabrielle G, Susan M, Lourdes A, Cal H, Ralph M, Anonymous, Jill E, Patti A, Adelaide S, Jenny S, Nicole F, Serge F, Erika D, Lynette P, Shanna D, Kenneth B, Lina R, Renee K, Kathy C, Julie B, Jim N, Deirdre M, Linda B, Paula H, Lisa C, Chakka A, Ruthann P, Andy H, Donal M, Rebekah K, Michelle M, Michelle L, Wanda S, Elizabeth S, Jo B

We’re almost there.  And oh yeah, I run 26.2 miles in 3 days.  I’ll be thinking about each of your kind words and support this Sunday as I run throughout San Francisco.

Austin