And we're off...

Since the start of my blog, we have had a great response from friends and family - so thank you all very much. There was some confusion about how to donate, so I'll clear it up here.

For the George Mark House, if you would like to donate by mail then fill out this form:
http://georgemark.org/images/980_downloads/form_donation.pdf

and send to:
George Mark Children's House,
2121 George Mark Lane,
San Leandro, CA 94578

If you would prefer to donate online, then go here (also other ways to donate on this page as well):
http://georgemark.org/www/donors/ways_to_donate.htm

You see towards the top of the page the option for 'online donation'

For the MLD Foundation, by mail:

MLD Foundation
21345 Miles Drive
West Linn, OR 97068-2878
USA
please make checks payable to: The MLD Foundation

and for online, you can follow this link:
http://www.mldfoundation.org/donations.html

Again, please make sure for any checks or online donations to donate in Abby Walpole's name.

Finally, apparently I misspoke in my initial post. MLD Foundation is also funded exclusively on private donations, just as the George Mark House is, so they are feeling the final struggles that everyone is feeling now. Sorry for any confusion and thanks to Teryn Suhr of MLD Foundation for the clarification.

Thanks everyone to their generosity and support so far, and going ahead. We really appreciate everything.