Houston and wanted to just take a moment of your time to bring you
up to date on some "major" progress for MTFGKC.
I would like to inform you, as friends and supporters of the
foundation, that we have acquired a donated van (see the pics
attached) from the former operators of the Kansas City "Trips for
Kids" program, along with enough bicycles, equipment and clothing to
service a lot of children in our area. We would like to thank "Trips
for Kids" once again for this amazing gift, and pledge to use it in
the same spirit it was given.
This donation does however, raise some issues for MTFGKC simply
because it will allow us to move to yet another level in the effort
to provide service to the community. And I have to admit that the
old saying is so true…"Be careful what you ask for, you might just
get it!", because I have not anticipated such rapid growth, support
and popularity here in KC, and just have not planned on such
significant advancements, such as the acquisition of this van.
Having said that, my next issue of concern becomes the sustainabiliy
of this donation to the foundation. I have recently completed the
MTFGKC programming plan for 2007-2009, which is presently under
review by our board and advisors, so we have a clear view of how the
van can be utilized productively. (We have almost completed our
MTFGKC Sponsorship Proposal Package, also) What I need now are
ideas, methods and poteintial opportunities to raise funds to
impliment and facilitate that plan, and acquire storage for our new
equipment. And, I am hoping that if you have any of those, you will
reach out and contact me, so that I can share information with you
and get moving ASAP.
Those of you who know me, or anything about me, know that I rarely
ask for anything for others, outside of their belief in me and
support in what I do, because I always feel that I can do it all on
my own. I admit that most times, I am less than willing to ask for
help from others because I am not sure that they, with the pressure
of everyday living, have the time to do so.
And so, while I hate to intrude into your lives, this is one time
when I must put aside my pride and ask you for your help. Raising
funds for MTFGKC, for the efficient use of it’s recent donations and
all of our equipment has become my main focus. If you have
information that may assist me in acquiring funding, sponsorship, in-
kind donations (there are repairs needed on the van) or a storage
facility of some type, PLEASE let me know, or just share this email
with them. I am not afraid of hard work, and that is what this is
going to be….so all you have to do is put me on the right track.
I can be reached either by email or at 816 682-4191. Feel free to
call or leave a message anytime.
Thank you again, for your interest and support of MTFGKC!
Best Regards,
Kenneth R. Walker