Shake-n-Bake brings the dough...

Thanksgiving came early last night.

It was truly a time for giving thanks as the 2008 WeBuildPeople campaign wrapped up last evening, complete with a dinner fit for grandma's turkey day table. Prior to the announcement of our reaching our goal for the Alexander Family YMCA, all the WBP colonels and captains dined on a celebration supper of turkey, fixins and an array of baked after dinner goodies. But the sweetess dessert was the feast full of dollars raised during the last six weeks.

Team Shake-n-Bake (aka Y-Guides & Princesses) was tasked with a goal of $65,000. And once again our Big Braves, tribes and vendors have come through like the champs they are. Nation Tallykeeper Steve "Stepping Stone" Motter proudly announced to the group that after our pledges in hand (and projected pledges for this coming Fall Outing) that the Arapahoe Nation has pledged $90,487!

It's a testimony to the big hearts in our organization that we can pass our goal by over $25,000. The Alexander Y reached beyond their overall goal as well, totaling well over $750,000. That's a lot of good things happening for a lot of good people.

As we have said before, 100% of WeBuildPeople goes directly to helping those that need help most. From the student in after school tutoring sessions to the dad needing assistance in being able to pay for Spring Outing to a family with an autistic child that could benefit from Camp Grace - these funds ALL go to folks that can use some additional support in their lives. And as the economy bobbles and flails, there's more in need than ever before. The fact that we were able to go above and beyond our goal makes me so very proud of everyone in our organization.

Thank you all!

How-How!