Fundraising

I have to raise 3,000 by June 1st. That's a lot of money. This is one of the things I've been dreading. On my own I've spent a total of $1127 just to get started!! I'm starting to think that these types of things are more for the wealthy people of the world.
I hate asking for money. My job is piecemeal. Every time someone gets a massage from me I have to ask for money. Which is fine. But sometimes I hate it. I wish I could just get paid from someone else and not have to ask my clients for money. What I do is expensive. I know it, they know it. Insurance doesn't cover it generally. But it really should be considered something everyone does to maintain their health. It's the only thing I've found that keeps my body from falling apart. For me, my work being so physical, I have to have massages. Otherwise I can't keep working.

I'm going to have to ask my friends and clients to donate to my cause. Just to be sure I called my ALC rep Hillary.

"what if I can't raise enough money?" I said. "We have a program where we give you an extra few months to pay it off" she replied. Hmm. So I still have to fully raise the money. "Yes." The money apparently gets used immediately. So any money I raise instantly goes towards AIDS research and care. I started to feel a sinking feeling. Not because I don't want to support this wonderful program but because I'm not sure I can. There's only way to find out. I signed a contract. I'm in it.