When I started the idea for this fundraiser, I never actually thought it would happen. Ever since Kevin died, I had been thinking about what I could do that would make him proud. I knew I wanted to raise money for the Marfan Foundation, but how does someone do that that knows nothing about fundraising? And how could I make it special for him? I didn't tell anyone I was going to do it initially. I had the idea for months before uttering a word to anyone. When I finally did, the pressure was on. Could I really do this? And now that I told people, how could I REALLY do this? I have had many freak outs, doubts, and sleepless nights thinking about how the event was actually going to happen. I think I was so worried thinking about if people would actually come, how I was going to get it all organized....and would people WANT to come. I decided today after giving the flier of the event to people that it didn't matter how many people come or how much money I make for the foundation. What matters is that I feel like Kevin would be thrilled that I am planning something that he loved and trying to get other people involved. He would love that others are even hearing about Marfan Syndrome and maybe even learning something about it and about him. In the end, it will be a great day with friends, and I will feel like I am celebrating his life...no matter how successful, or unsuccessful, the fundrasing part is. So, kids.....the fundraiser is on!!!!