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 International.

Can you believe it? $25,000 in only 8 months!

Michael told us the other night (after a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A) that he's been connecting and communicating with God, that he feels his relationship with God has grown stronger during these months, through this project.

Folks, that's from an 11-year-old sixth grader whose life is changing in a might way because of what you're helping him do.

Michael is a bit behind on his "thank you" notes, and we apologize. We're having a hard time tracking down addresses, as we don't have access to them on PureCharity. We're trying to get those, though.

If you'd like to send us your address so we can send a thank you note, please send it to michaels_classroom@yahoo.com.

Again, THANK YOU for your generosity. Please continue to pray and spread the word.

Many blessings to you all.

Eric and Corinn Eckert
(proud parents)