Thanks Ulsan!

I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came out and participated in yesterday’s Sports Day event. This was a very hard week. First, the Rock ‘n’ Row Dragon Boat Festival was cancelled by City Hall. Then, tragedy struck our community when we lost our friend, Jean-Marc Lalonde in a traffic accident.

But everyone rallied together to support T-Hope, and to help JM’s family. Not only did we have a fantastic afternoon at the Sports Day (the rain cleared off pretty much exactly for the start of the event), but we raised 2.8 million won. Your generosity and support mean a lot. (If you were unable to join us, and would like to contribute, please check out the online fundraiser, or make a donation at JJ’s, Cima, Sticky Fingers or the Royal Anchor).

This event could not have happened without the generous sponsorship of Dan Gauthier and T-Hope, Patrick Robbins and JJ’s Bar, Al Michieli and Cima Bar, Mr. Kim and the Royal Anchor, OMK Bicycles, the Ulsan Parent’s Club, Jason Teale Photography, and London Tea. We couldn’t have organized this without the expert planning of Meg Sheppard, the continued ideas and support of Dylan Falcone, and the wonderful volunteers who stepped up to sell food and raffle tickets, hand out beer and chili dogs, and all the other varied tasks that were needed throughout the day. If I have left anyone off the list, I sincerely apologize for the oversight; thank you to everyone who helped to make this day possible, in just a week, and to those who helped us raise funds.

At the event, Sil from Sticky Fingers also presented T-Hope with 500,000 won raised through their Monday Night Trivia for the annual T-Hope – Ulsan Orphanage Christmas Party. Thanks to everyone who participates in those Trivia Nights!

Here are some photos from the event.

 

So, there you have it. Thanks again to everyone who came out to support the event. It seemed like people had a really great time, and we raised money for a worthy cause.