Donation update: I have hit the 47% mark tonight... I am almost half way there! I cannot believe the emotions that pour out of me every time I see a donation was made. Asking for people to donate was without a doubt the hardest part of this and to see people responding positively has been fantastic.
I have officially started my training! My mentor (as I call her since she has done this many times before and knows the ropes!) told me to focus on getting into shape right now and not really worry about the long walks yet. I have started running again (which I forgot how much I love to do!) and plan on knocking out some 5k's in the next few months!! Woo Hoo!