A Light Through the Darkness

Well, got 1.5 chapters done yesterday - not bad. But that's not the reason I'm posting today.

I wanted to share with you an email I received from Baron Juan Xavier of Stonemarche (the SCA group I'm a part of) regarding the money raised this past Harpers Retreat. Just to share the spirit of giving that I've always loved about the Society, and how happy I am not only to be a part of it, but to see the rest of the country, at least for this point in time, sharing in the spirit of our Dream.


A check for $600 has been sent to Her Royal Majesty of Meridies for
the Medieval Relief Fund. These monies are contributing toward the
clean up and reestablishing the lives of our friends in the SCA.

Below I have included correspondence between one of the relief
coordinators and myself.

Xavier
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>From: Eric Francis <squirrelhenge@yahoo.com>
>To: Baron Xavier <baronjuanxavier@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: SCA Disaster Relief
>Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:53:23 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Your Excellency!
>
>I am overwhelmed by the generosity of Stonemarche and the guests at
>its event! Please convey my humble gratitude for the incredible
>support your group has provided!
>
>In service,
>
>Peregrine
>
>--- Baron Xavier <baronjuanxavier@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Greetings Lord Peregrine,
> >
> > Thank you very much for the information. This past weekend we held
> > a small
> > bardic oriented event called Harper's Retreat. During the event
> > volunteers
> > put together a silent auction from donated items and accepted cash
> > donations
> > for the Medieval Relief fund. The people of Stonemarche have
> > wanted to help
> > in some way and I'm pleased to say we raised $600 that will be
> > sent to Her
> > Majesty Lethrenn to aid those in need. Not too bad on short
> > notice. :)
> >
> > We will continue to raise funds through various means and as time
> > goes
> > collect gift cards and goods to forward onto the folks that have
> > need.
> >
> > Thanks for helping us help others.
> > Xavier
> > Barony of Stonemarche (mka New Hampshire)

Vivat, Stonemarche! And Vivat to all who have helped!