Actually, I wasn't concerned that people would think YOU were commercializing things. I was afraid that if WE, that is Team Estrogen, got involved, there would be some concern that WE would be commercializing the effort, or possibly making some money off of this terrible tragedy.

I'd just like to reiterate that every penny over the wholesale cost of the shirts paid to the manufacturer will be going to the charity selected by Jenny's family. Team Estrogen will also be making an additional donation over and above the funds raised via the sale of the tees.

Finally, I'm also going to ask the t-shirt manufacturer if he too will be willing to donate a portion of the wholesale cost of the shirts back to the Mission as well. I've left a message for the manufacturer to call me back this a.m. I hope to have an exact delivery date from him as soon as possible.

I'm honored to be asked to help Denise & Leslie organize this effort. These two women are to be commended for their organizational skills and for not allowing Jenny's death to fall into obscurity. They are right - no woman should ever have to be afraid to ride alone. We shouldn't have to fear for our safety and limit our activities.

I'm not a religious person, and as such, I don't belive that things "happen for a reason". Nonetheless, I DO believe that we have the choice to take a terrible event and MAKE it mean something to all of us to have to live with the aftermath. The worst tragedy of all would be for people to forget that Jenny was a loving mother, sister, daughter, friend, wife...

My sincere condolences to Jenny's family.

Stay safe everyone,

Susan