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Thanks to everyone who donated to our “Skydive for Hunger” fundraiser! With your help, enough money has been raised to throw three of us out of a plane. The group is anxiously awaiting this Saturday with only minor butterflies (that we’ll admit to).

We were going to go the democratic route and draw straws to see who the lucky one was that got to stay behind, feet planted firmly on the ground, but it appears Mark’s pitiful sobs are more than any three persons can handle. It’s bad enough listening to him whine incessantly here on the ground, let alone the thought of having to hear that awful noise the entire flight up to the spot we jump. At this point, we welcome a plane ride, or a boat ride, or a train ride, or even a wagon ride, anything to get away from the awful sounds.

Mark will, however, be watching safely from the drop zone, umbrella overhead, cooler by his side, teddy-bear in hand, waiting for his much braver counterparts to finish the job they set out to do. You are welcome to stop by and watch the excitement above, and make sure he remembers to put on his sunscreen and floppy hat.

There will still be amazing video asap!

Thanks again for helping us raise money for this great organization! Follow Neighbors Inc. as they continue to fight hunger and provide emergency assistance to people in need. Your donations and/or volunteerism are always welcome through their site.

Tonic Sol-fa

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I never thought I would have jumped out of a plane.  I was part of the majority who had always dreamt of skydiving, but never had the drive to make that dream real.  Where?  When?  How?  Why? Those were all questions that I could not answer, and thus delayed my skydiving.  Recently, I was handed the responsibility of organizing an event for my non-profit called Skydive For Hunger.  My executive director explained, “We raise money through pledges, all the funds go to our food shelf and social service programs, and people jump out of a plane.”

What an un-traditional way towards fundraising!  So in March, I took my first test skydive jump.  I supposed if I were to organize such an event, I had to lead by example and prove to everyone it was safe.  As people reading this blog know, I did survive.

I am so happy to see TonicSolFa interested in, Skydive For Hunger.  It’s such a great way to help out a local Minnesota community, while also challenging themselves in conquering their own aspirations.  Neighbors, Inc, is the primary food shelf and social service agency in northern Dakota County.   In 2010, there were more than three million emergency food shelf visits in Minnesota.  This year, in 2011 alone, demands have gone up by 26% percent.  By donating and supporting those that skydive, you will also be helping those in our community who really need the assistance during these recent times of economic hardship.

As my friend Lee Walker, a 72 yr old Neighbors volunteer, and fellow Skydive For Hunger participant, said, “I figured, it’s for a good cause, why not try it?” Walker said, chuckling as he explained his impulse decision. “I’m kind of looking forward to it. I’m kind of looking forward to it being over, too.”

Daniel Zhu | Communications & Events Manager
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Neighbors, Inc. |  building community
daniel@neighborsmn.org
Tel.  651-306-2154

http://www.facebook.com/NeighborsInc

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Phew! This is the last one. Next time think twice before sending in your questions. Or maybe we just won’t let them pile up, considering we still haven’t gotten to them all.

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We are happy to announce the winners of our “March of the Kings” CD design contest! There were so many great submissions, it was truly difficult to pick just two winners. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we look forward to future contests with our many talented fans!

Please be advised that winners are expected to adhere to the Terms and Conditions set forth on the Tonic Sol-fa CD design contest page.

Thanks again!

Tonic Sol-fa

Grand Prize:

John Westergreen

Runner-up:

Lauren Bourassa

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We’re close to being done with our four part mini-series of trivial things you may or may not have known about TSF. Take a deep breath, it’s almost over.

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Part 2 of our sitting around talking about unimportant stuff that we hope you find remotely entertaining.

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Thanks for the many designs entered in our CD design contest. It was exciting to see all the creative CD covers submitted. We have some very artistic and talented fans! Now that the submission stage of the CD design contest is closed, the artists can all relax while we work to make the tough decision.  Of course, we welcome the help from all our fans with any input you can provide. Let us know which one you’d really like to see on the front of our next CD. Just go to the contest page to view entries and leave your comments for the design you like.

View entries here.

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