Obviously taking three dozen clowns to Russia for a couple weeks is an expensive proposition.  Patch's 501(c)3 non-profit Gesundheit! Institute is charging $3,700 this year.  This is basically a break even for them.  I'm figuring an additional $1,300 for incidental and unforseen expenses which brings my total to $5,000.  I realize this seems kind of high, but Moscow is the most expensive city on earth, and Saint Petersburg isn't far behind!  I can afford $500 which is why the thermometer shows a goal of $4,500.  As you can see, I've already received $2,094 which leaves about $2,400 to go.

I'm asking you to help sponsor this trip at whatever level you can.  In the table below, just chose the option that best suits you.  There will be a processing fee deducted by PayPal for a couple of the options.  You won't pay the fee, but it will be deducted from your contribution.  I'm hoping that 5 to 10 people will be able to send $300 to $500 and the rest will be covered with smaller donations.  Fundraising will continue until the $4,500 goal is met.  Once it's met I'll let everyone know here on the sponsor page and also on the blog page.

Sponsors will be listed below on this page.  If you want your name listed a certain way (or as Anonymous), be sure to let me know.  When doing this kind of fundraising, It is customary to offer rewards or premiums of some sort.  I do have some photos, paintings and recordings that I can personalize to sweeten the deal.  If you're interested in one of these, just let me know and I'll get you something after I return from Russia.

Questions?  Email us at:  henry@htfiddler.net or neil.vonhof@gmail.com