Great idea, Sky King. When I am riding more often in the spring I will definitely try that. I am also hoping that they'll let me do a bake sale at some of the races I am not participating in next spring!

I made a thread at a forum that I've been posting in science 2004 offering handmade cookies of their choosing for anyone who donates at least $30. I've already had 2 donations, but they said the cookies were unnecessary. They were happy to help

Lastly, I am going to try to put together a small, but classy benefit dinner. I work in the kind of environment where people often support these kinds of events and so I'm hoping someone will be able to help me organize it. I've never done anything like it, but I already have a venue that's willing to donate wine. It's just a matter of tapping into the right resources.

Thanks for all the encouraging words, everyone!