Charity Voting Results

I apologize for taking so long to report the results!  I was waiting to make sure our final position was truly final (after Chase went through each charity and verified all the votes as being by the rules.  In the past, some charities have been switched around, etc).  It looks pretty for sure we placed in position #29.  It's not a winning position, which is disappointing, but it is an awesome position when you consider everything!  We had been at #37 at one point, so to make it to #29 is amazing.  Also, when you consider how small of a group of us were fundraising, and about 1000 votes per day came in the last few days, is beyond words to me!  We were less than 700 votes from placing in the top 25!  Soooo close…

The support has been incredibly touching and uplifting.  All of us, while disappointed we didn't win, have felt astounded by the response of everyone.  Who knew so many people would reach out?!  I've been blown away by all the comments, emails, and support.  I feel bad having to tell everyone that we didn't win!  Your effort was worth it, though.  Thank you so much!!

The good news is, we did win $25,000 in the first phase (had to place in the top 100).  This was the second phase that we lost (had to place in the top 25).  There is also a third phase.  In this phase Chase will look at the top 100 charities individually and select five charities.  Then those charities will present their "Big Ideas" to the advisory board.  There will be a $200,000 grant and then additional ones for a total of $500,000.  So, we just have to hope they'll choose us as one of the top five...odds are against it, but hopes & prayers that they chose us! 

If you’d like, you can look at the final leaderboard to see the big winners (around $100,000-$500,000).  Actually the link doesn’t seem to work.  If you go here, then look at the tabs along the top and choose the “leaderboard” one, it’ll show you the winners.  You can click on each one to see how much they won:
http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/930995453-fanconi-anemia-research-fund-farf?src=charity_share

Thanks again for the love & support!  I am still trying to respond to everyone who commented or emailed, but in the meantime, just know how grateful we are to you!

Teresa & all the other FA Families