Dear Friends:

 

We are hoping to be out within a week, to beat the weather.

 

We have gotten our vet check, vaccines, and travel papers arranged. We have about $800 left in vet, stable and diesel related fees.

 

Weather is turning softer.

 

We got shoes reset on Cookie the filly this afternoon.

 

The bus is in shape and ready to go. Spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Portland passing out flyers for the project.

 

Our friends in the Czech Republic say that there have already been 12,000 hits on the bio video on the TV website. I Kidnapped My Family

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Being a monthly donor during this project can make a big difference for us.

We hope to increase the awareness of the Akha cause, bring increased pressure on the Govt. of Thailand to return Akha lands and raise funds for malaria prevention in Laos.

 

Sincerely,

 

Matthew McDaniel