Mile...Mile & A Half was a HIT!

The Mile...Mile & A Half screening was incredible! The theatre was packed and the film was fabulous! The venue manager Amy was so hospitable and flexible. It was all just great! The only hitch was that I didn't receive the "promoter package" in time. The package included posters, postcards with discounts for #MMAAH merchandise, and stickers. So the signage wasn't great at the theatre. For me, that made it less attractive. I don't think anyone else cared one way or the other. They were just there to see the movie. But you probably know how it is. When it's your event you want it to be perfect!

I was very nervous, as expected, talking in front of everyone. It's such a strange phenomenon since it's what I do on a regular basis for work. But that's a particular area of expertise. But I got the information about Big City Mountaineers, Summit for Someone, Forty Below, and Outdoor Davis out there. One women even went out to donate after I spoke. So that means something. Guess this means I need to call up Toastmasters and get involved!

The film? You MUST see it! You can rent or buy it directly from The Muir Project. Amazon and iTunes also have it to rent or to buy. I really can't wait to watch it again!

As you know, part of my motivation for organizing this screening was my own desire to see the film on the big screen. What I hadn't anticipated was the impact of watching it on the big screen in a theatre full of people who "get it." There were quite a few times where one of the artist's work was on screen and we were all just stunned. Together. And there would be this communal whisper of awe. The feeling of sharing that with others was beyond what I had hoped! It makes me realize that I've missed seeing impactful movies in theaters with large groups of people. It's just more convenient to stay at home and stream the film or use the movie vending machines.

I thought the fundraising was a great success too! I don't know if this is something people usually share from events when they're fundraising unless it's in the millions of dollars range (it wasn't!) but I'm going to perpetrate a possible faux pas and tell you that donations and raffle ticket purchases gave us $165 for Big City Mountaineers. Five percent of ticket sales should add another $50.05. A HUGE thank you to everyone who bought tickets and who donated!!

One last note... 1 month from today I will be starting my bid for the summit of Mt. Shasta!!

For those of you interested in the discount from the postcard, you can go to The Muir Project and use the code: TUGG. Here's the postcard, front then back. If you'd like one, just let me know and I'll get it to you.

If you'd like to add a donation to help youth get the opportunity to do things like backpacking the John Muir Trail, you can do that here - Summit for Someone