HOW YOU CAN HELP

We are asking you to donate.  We do not expect random strangers to contribute, and so we are focused on raising this money from our own social and professional circles. We have sent this to our friends and colleagues, and are asking you to forward it to your networks.

You can donate at whatever level you can.  If you can contribute $1,000 to make this dream happen, we would obviously be very grateful.  But if you can only donate $5, that too is equally appreciated.  With enough people donating, even a little bit, this is a very manageable amount to raise.  You can donate in one lump sum, or you can arrange to donate a fixed amount over many months.  You can donate anonymously if you prefer, or openly if you want to write an encouraging message.

Based on the research we have done about the costs of this trip, here is what your money will make possible:

o  $30 will pay for a day of going to museums

o  $50 pays for the two of them to eat a delicious dinner in an Italian restaurant

o  $75 pays for one night in their rental apartment
o  $200 pays for gasoline for their car rental for a month

o  $300 pays for their car rental for a week
o  $350 pays for their food for a week

o  $500 will pay for their apartment rental for a week

o  $1,100 will pay for one airline ticket
o  $2,000 will pay for their apartment rental for a month

In addition to your donation, you can help in other ways. If you can donate frequent flier miles, please contact Joseph at JNDeFilippis@gmail.com and let him know.  And please forward this to your own friends and colleagues, and ask them to give what they can.

Please help this amazing couple enjoy the time they have left together fulfilling one of their lifelong dreams.  Every dollar will help.