And the winner is...

I have always loved the way you integrate texture and patterns into your scrap-work especially those that one normally would not put together. I also love the simplicity of it all, active simplicity.
And simple idea, simple actions are those that are most effective. It is quite easy to donate $10 or to reach out to someone who needs support. And that is my challenge to others!

The drawing gift was sweet but I am LOVING the free class Ali! Thanks so MUCH! Dennis and I donated this morning, my sisters this afternoon. Not rich people but I really felt like I made a difference today, and that my friend, is cool.
Thank you again for the free class, I feel like a winner too.
Tam

LOVE the perspective stuff! You are truly a great and inspired mother/artist/woman. Glad to see the numbers of donations go up everyday! Keep up the amazing work!

I keep checking your badge each evening as I wind down....it's a wonderful way to get ready for bed and think about the next day ((big grin)). So as of 10:00 pm PST it says:
I've Raised:
$31220
Rock On!

GO ALI!!! I am sure you will hit $40 000!
And I firmly believe that the scrapbook communities are rocking the world!!

Congrats Jennifer!

You're not giving yourself enough credit.. dont forget about he $10,000 grant from Kevin Bacon!!!

your self portraits are great! on the to do list for tomorrow...tell someone again about this.

I mentioned it as well on my blog yesterday and at least one person from japan wanted to make a donation and I hope others did the same by contacting a friend.
I hope your badge gets more and more and that we shall win this race! Maybe you will meet the man himself....Kevin, wouldn't that be the coolest!!
Corinnexxx

p.s. thanks for giving us another class. it's awesome.

Ali - I love your method of picking a winning name, lol! Your cute doggy looked like he (she?) wanted to get in on the action! We have a german shepherd who always wants to be wherever we are too! I was finally able to donate to the autism badge...it really felt good. I hope you reach your goal. I visit your blog just about daily...it's my "before bedtime" routine most nights.
One quick note about the classes your're offering free downloads for...I am having trouble getting them to download. I get an error message that says, "file is corrupted". I'm not too computer saavy, but will try and have my husband help me figure out what's wrong. If anyone out there knows what that error message means, I'd appreciate any info! I'd love to be able to "take" a class (or two) of Ali's!! I'm keeping a binder of all your columns in Creating Keepsakes, from the very first one that came out last January. I love your style...it "speaks" to me!
Brenda

Ali, thank you so much for sharing such wonderful insight on everyday things. I have been struggling with "finding" myself right now, creatively and mindfully. This project is going to be an awesome jump start to regrouping and starting fresh!

How amazing to watch the power of the moms/artists! I am glad you've been so successful with this. Hugs to you to share with Chris and Simon!

Hey Al. Can you even believe how BIG this has become? People are feeding off of your generosity and kindness and now look where you are? AMAZING! We should all be such champions!
So glad to see that your badge is doing so well. Thanks for the class download. Can't wait to work on it! Hope to see you again soon!
Dawn

Ali - thanks for letting me be a part of this. I have both of your books so I knew about Simon. Glad Mellie posted this on her site. You are an amazing woman!
And WOW over $30,000 is great!

WOW!! Another $4000 in less than 24 hours! Just Amazing! :-) Thank you for the project, you didn't have but we are sure glad you did :-)

Congrats Jennifer! How fun that you took photos of the drawing Ali, and thanks once more for the cool project.

I was inspired to visit your blog today and leave a comment. Now I see there was a contest! How fun. I will be sure to visit tomorrow and enter.
It is amazing to watch the mothers I know who have children with Autism. They take maternal devotion and commitment to the next level. It has touched me deeply.
I have had the privilege of learning more about the journey through my children's friends and classmates. It seems to take so much patience, commitment and drive. And it seems to make a remarkable difference. My decision to support this cause is because I know it could have just as easily affected one of my three sons.
It seems the need to intervene with children of Autism is very intensive and the daily demands relentless. I also imagine the need for outside help and support is dire when a family is faced with this additional challenge.
I admire you and your family for taking on this challenge with enthusiasm. I wish for your family tremendous joy in this adventure.

I was inspired to visit your blog today and leave a comment. Now I see there was a contest! How fun. I will be sure to visit tomorrow and enter.
It is amazing to watch the mothers I know who have children with Autism. They take maternal devotion and commitment to the next level. It has touched me deeply.
I have had the privilege of learning more about the journey through my children's friends and classmates. It seems to take so much patience, commitment and drive. And it seems to make a remarkable difference. My decision to support this cause is because I know it could have just as easily affected one of my three sons.
It seems the need to intervene with children of Autism is very intensive and the daily demands relentless. I also imagine the need for outside help and support is dire when a family is faced with this additional challenge.
I admire you and your family for taking on this challenge with enthusiasm. I wish for your family tremendous joy in this adventure.
Margie

Can I just say THANK YOU!Thank you for joining so many people together, striving to acheive something, raising awareness of Autism. Parents with Autistic children, grandparents, friends and those who suffer the condition all need our support and acceptance. Autism speaks is a fantastic cause & it is so very empowering to know that as a group us lil' ol' scrapbookers and life artists are going to make a difference. So to You Ali and to all those that have donated and asked another donate Thank you for teaching me about true people power,staying passionate & acceptance.