07.30.09
Dry July – Giving up alcohol for a good cause
As some of you already know, I have signed up to go the month of July without alcohol. There’s just two more days to go and I’m proud to declare that I’ve lasted the month without alcohol.* I wouldn’t exactly say it was difficult but there have been a few occasions where I’ve wanted to have a drink, especially since it’s the middle of summer here in California.
I’m not just doing this to prove a point – it’s actually all for a good cause, or at least it will be with a little help from you. You don’t have to forego alcohol but just consider throwing a few sponsorship dollars my way instead. You see, I’m taking part in Dry July.
Dry July is a purely online fundraising initiative (no traditional advertising) where people sign up to go without alcohol for the month of July. All donations above $2 are tax deductible in Australia and the money raised goes to cancer charities around Australia (More info about beneficiaries).
As an (ex) Sydneysider, the money I raise will go to Dreams 2 Live 4 care of the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, an initiative that helps adults living with cancer. This is a special cause for me as cancer has touched my family, as it has the lives of many Australians.
I’ve currently raised $195.50. I’ve told my Twitter followers I’m aiming to raise $300 but I’m also in a head-to-head fundraising challenge with Tom Allen. He is currently on $215 and has upped the stakes by publicly declaring his target is $500. A little friendly rivalry never went astray so I’d certainly appreciate your help in beating him!
Thank you to those who have already generously sponsored my Dry July.
If you would like to make a tax deductible donation by Visa, Mastercard or Amex, here is the link to my individual DJ web page.
Your donations can be anonymous, if you prefer (you still get a tax claimable receipt).
Thank you for your time.
* Dry July allows you to purchase a Golden Ticket that permits you to drink alcohol for the price of $25. I used this for a single farewell drink on 4 July and have not had any alcohol since.
