Michael's Classroom Building Update Posted about almost 10 years ago

Hi, Everyone!We just wanted to take a quick moment to update you on the progress of Michael's Classroom.Shortly after the project was funded in December, Restore International broke ground on the classroom -- actually a 2,600-square-foot freestanding brick building, which will serve as a physics classroom. This building is nearly complete!The latest photos we've received from Restore can be fou...

God did it! It's done! $30,000 in less than nine months! Posted about about 10 years ago

As of December 4, 2014, we are so pleased and proud to announce that Michael has reached his goal! He has officially received more than $30,000 via online donations through this website, as well as checks and cash donated directly to Restore International and via a few local fundraising events. Praise God! God has worked through Michael and through you to do great things. Thank you, t...

Less than nine months in. Only $2,000 to go! So humbling. Posted about about 10 years ago

Thank you so much for contributing to Michael's Classroom project. We're so excited to announce that as of November 24, 2014, we have received more than $28,000 via online donations through PureCharity, as well as checks and cash donated directly to Restore International.Thank you for investing in a little boy's God-given vision. We know many of you, and there so many we do not know. I hope one...

We're almost there! Posted about about 10 years ago

Everyone:This has been an amazing 8 months. And we can say with much excitement that "We're almost there!" Thanks to your generosity and the love of many many others, Michael has collected more than $25,000!But, you say, it only shows $13,600 on PureCharity. Well, nearly double that amount has been raised via a fundraising auction and donations that have been sent directly to Restore Internatio...

God keeps working even when we're playing (in the mud) Posted about over 10 years ago

This past week, Michael joined a group from church to attend PowerPlus Preteen Camp in Woodlake, Texas. It was a great time of learning about God and how we can shine with the light of Christ.It gave Michael and his friends (and his dad) a chance to unplug and enjoy nature -- swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, biking, and playing in the mud. When we returned, we were welcomed home with a $5...

Michael's 11th birthday! Posted about over 10 years ago

Friends, this past weekend was incredible. We celebrated Michael's 11th birthday. Instead of presents, he asked his friends for donations to the classroom project. More than $200 was collected at his party!At the end of the weekend, the total money raised was up to $5,200. That's incredible! And he just launched his campaign on March 7. Michael has been speaking at Sunday School classes at our ...

It's so fun to watch God work! Posted about almost 11 years ago

Hello, Everyone!The response during this first month of fundraising has been tremendous. After one month, you've donated nearly $3,500! Isn't God cool?Michael has been busy writing thank you notes to those who've donated. If you haven't received a note yet, it's 1) on the way OR 2) we don't have your address. If we've not contacted you for your address, please send that to us at ricnrin@sbcglob...