Hello everyone!
I hope 2002 is finding all of you healthy and happy.
Angela, the girls, and I are well settled now in Katy, TX and enjoying our new home.
I am writing all of you because of an event in which I will be participating next month:  The Houston AIDS Walk 2002.
I am asking that you assist me in doing all we can to ensure a future without this tragic disease.
I (and hopefully the girls) will be walking 3.5 miles on Mar 10 representing everyone who chooses to sponsor me (this is where you all come in).
After having my own children, I have become much more aware of and sensitive to causes that I believe can positively impact the lives of children not as fortunate as mine.
The tragedy of this disease and the impact it has on children has motivated me to reach out to all of you in my efforts to do my part for this cause.
In addition to the $100 I plan to donate, I hope to raise $1000 for this event.
If I can get just 40 people to donate $25 each I will have met this goal.
The proceeds from the walk will benefit the AIDS Foundation Houston and its partner agencies.
Any amount you can donate would be greatly appreciated.
If you are unable to pledge at this time, please join me in learning more about this horrible epidemic.
The more we all know about it, the better we can help eliminate it.
You can pledge by simply replying to this email with the amount you intend to donate.
I will then contact all that have pledged individually to determine payment options/timing.
Thank you some much for your time.
Best Regards,

AIDS Walk 2002