You Had Me At $2800

(Liz Hatch, pro cyclist and unofficial icon of my gratitude to all our donors.)

With four whole days left before the race, I am thrilled to announce that we have EXCEEDED our fundraising goal of USD $2800!! This is, of course, thanks to all of you who have donated and supported our cause over the past few months. It really means a lot to Tamima and me that we have friends and family who are willing to help us help others. We had a fantastic fundraising party last Saturday night, and we have nothing but warm sentiments for everyone who showed up and/or donated.

In training news, last night (Wednesday) was my last swim workout, and tonight (Thursday) will be my last run workout before Sunday's race! It is likely that they will also be my last swim and run workout for a good long time, at least until I forget how nonplussed I am about swimming and running. Rest assured, I will always keep cycling. That is because bicycles are awesome, and riding them is fun. Anyway, it's been good to get out of my comfort zone for a while and appreciate the masochism of serious athletes.

The countdown continues... wish me luck! We can still raise plenty more cash for Israel's victims of terror; just because we reached our goal doesn't mean those victims don't need all the help we can give them. And if you're in the New York City Area this Sunday, come out and watch me flop my way to the finish line- the spectre of Liz Hatch compels you.