Going Over The Edge

There are so many wonderful charitable organizations out there looking for a way to stand out and raise money. Well, I think the Make A Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas has found an interesting way to capture our attention with their innovative "Austin Over The Edge" fundraiser.  Talk about Keeping Austin Weird!

I ran across this fundraising event while reading 365 Things To Do In Austin, a blog dedicated to sharing "new and exciting things to do everyday" and shared it with my daughter. Being a Chi Omega alum, I thought she might be interested in participating since the Make A Wish Foundation has an affiliation with Chi Omega. 

She was interested in raising money, but not so sure she wanted to rappel 32 stories off a downtown office building in Austin in the heat of the summer (July). But my son said he thought it would be fun (he's rappelled while in school at the Univ. of Wyoming) as long as she did the fundraising.  So it began...

The way it works is the first 150 people to raise $1500 get the opportunity to rappel down the One American Center on July 25th.  His goal is $3000, but we are hoping to be able to change that goal and hit $5000.  Taking baby steps first. 


For those of you who don't know, Make A Wish helps grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. It's an amazing organization bringing them hope, strength and joy.  Since 1984 the Make A Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas has granted over 3000 wishes in its' 40 county area.

If you are interested in helping out and sending my son "Over The Edge" here is the link.  Even the smallest donation helps a child get their wish.  http://www.austinovertheedge.com/Colin_Avant/