And so to the nitty gritty of fundraising.

So far we have...

Had two sausage sizzles outside Toy World Porirua, which raised almost $800.

Been baking like a bat out of hell (if bats could bake i guess) and selling slices, fudge etc in direct accordance with NZ's obesity epidemic.

Porirua Rotary and Alicia and Dave at Toy World have been running a donation and prize draw over the school holidays, which managed to raise over $2000. HUGE thanks to all of you! Rotary are also still running raffles with the goods that Alicia and Dave are still getting in through their reps.

For anyone with kids - shop at Toy World (I am an advert on legs!) they are the most wonderful people, as well as being a great shop.

And then there have been the incredible people who have made donations into James' bank account. I really hope i get you all, and please tell me if i have missed anyone.

Aged Aunt Seona and her fellow coffee addict friends Una and Madhuri

Treasures mums Maegan, Andrea and Cyndi

The Webster Family

Tony and Jill Gerritson

Gayani and Family

All the amazing people who made donations at Toy World

Thanks also to...

North City Pharmacy

Porirua New World

The staff at Bunnings Naenae

Bartercard

Who have donated things that we can raffle to raise more money.

So, so far we now have $7500, plus the money to come from the Toy World/ Rotary fundraising. Thanks to you all. Big goober grins coming your way.