And the winner is...

Thanks so much for the downloads. They are awesome.
Made my donationa and I am so happy for how much you have raised.
peace
Kim

Very cool. $30,000 WOW.

Thank you so much for the free downloads, though I would rather be taking the class from you!

Since I don't live in the States but I really wanted to find a way to contribute, this is what I put up on my blog:
So I have a favor to ask. There's this website that I read everyday, Ali Edwards.
She's trying to raise as much money as she can for her favorite charity, Autism speaks, inc. I tried to donate some money but for some reason the system won't accept foreign payments.
If one of you will donate the ten dollars, I will send you a bottle of my very favorite and expensive Aceto Balsamico. It comes in a beautiful bottle and goes on salads like syrup. It has a delicious cherry retro taste to eat. I could guzzle the stuff but that wouldn't be very ladylike. I do lick the little drip off the spout when I pour it though...that's not very ladylike either and Olly gets really mad at me when I do it. Anyway, the vinegar costs 9,10 euro plus I'll have to pay for shipping so it'll cost me another 8,00 euro to ship it to the States. The ten dollars you spend for the donation will be more than compensated by the orgasmic balsamic vinegar.
Hope someone bites!
Julia

Thanks for another great project! You're an amazing, giving, helpful person on so many levels.

Ali,
You made another dream of mine come true. First, I've always wanted to take your Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Always class. And now, Perspectives. Thank you!

Oh, I also wanted to say that I LOVE and ADORE that picture of Chris and Simon behind you in that photo. Love it!

Thanks, Ali!

Hey Ali, the donations are coming in thick and fast. Congratulations everyone! Thank you so much for the PERSPECTIVE handouts ALi, I missed this class at Crafting Connection 2006 in NZ
Raewyn

Totally off topic, but I just have to tell you that I LOVE the picture of Simon and Chris you have hanging on your wall. What a great picture.
Congratulations, Jennifer!

The amount of comments is absolutely amazing! Here's rooting for you and praying for you. I made my donation weeks ago and have been spreading the word. Go us!

Congrats Jennifer! Ali love your pic of Simon and Chris...it has inspired me to go through my pics of the kids and my hubby to create a wonderful piece of art. Way to go team and thanks for the free class Ali, it is phenominal! I hope you can come close to North Dakota...would love to have a class in person, I missed you when you where at Reminicse in Iowa City, darn flu anyways. Again thank you!

oh thanks for showing us the book! love it! Love the idea of tossing the papers into the air too!!!!!
jenn metzger

Ali- You continue to amaze me. The numbers keep growing and growing....I know that scrapbookers can be a pretty competitive bunch so I am sure "we" are going to stay at the top. I have talked to lots of people about your blog and the money that you are raising...I think it is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing...GO TEAM GO. Keep up the great work.

Thanks so much!! It is amazing when everyone puts a little effort towards something, that is all adds up in the end. Very cool! I hope your badge wins first place.

Thanks for the projects! Good Stuff! Since I won't get to any of your workshops, this is as close as I'll be to a one of a kind Ali Edwards class.

So excited to see the numbers today! Thanks:)

Hurray for everyone who contributes in some way to finding a cure for autism!
Hooray for all of us ! :)
Sheri

Great effort for a great cause, Ali!! We're pulling for you!
Thanks for the FUN incentives also!

thanks Ali this project looks great! PS Love the photo of Simon and Chris in the background - awesome. Looks like you had fun too!