T Minus 2 days!

The “Big Meet,” as Nicole calls it, is only two days away!  Marti from Gift of Life called to tell us what to expect on the big day: two separate tents for Jeff and Nicole with staff members on duty to keep our two “stars” apart until the proper moment, the order of those called to the stage (Jeff then Nicole), the music (including the Maccabeats, the a cappella group from Yashiva University whose YouTube video campaign on behalf of Gift of Life is legendary!), the refreshments (I’m thinking of Pop, “Will there be refreshments?”  Of course!), who we may meet (Jay Feinberg, the founder of Gift of Life, and members of Mel Cohen’s family for whom the event is named).

Dog care is covered - thanks Kerry, Theresa and Emily.  Bags are not yet packed although I have already set aside my waterproof mascara.  Weather should be decent.  That’s good.  We have given some thought to what we might do with Nicole and Scott on Monday (hiking, maybe?).

We have a team of about ten people and have had to adjust our team fundraising goal twice!  Thanks to Kim’s friends for our most recent contributions and to all who are supporting us.  It’s not too late if you haven’t.  Use the Gift of Life button on the sidebar and choose “Support Bist du Stark? (Are You Strong?)” under Jeff’s picture.  

We are so pleased to help Gift of Life work towards their vision,

“a match, anytime, anywhere, for anyone.”

And, of course, we can't wait to meet Nicole!  We’ll post pictures - stay tuned!