In theater, they call the week before a show opens hell week. I consider each event I put on almost like a show so here I am, poised to enter my hell weeks. Schedule as follows:

May 2: Out to Meet fundraiser for Outlet, ACS’ newest program providing support, education, leadership opportunities, and advocacy for LGBTQQ youth. Tickets are still available: www.tinyurl.com/outtomeet

May 6: Silicon Valley Gives. Poised to be the largest single day of philanthropy in Silicon Valley, we hope to raise at least $10,000 and meet a $10k dollar for dollar match for ACS. Give on May 6 or schedule a gift in advance: www.tinyurl.com/SVGivesACS

May 14: A leadership event for the capital campaign I’m chairing. At this point, I just hope I can get away for a couple hours to attend.

May 16: Spring Sounds, ACS’ annual fundraising gala, this year taking place at a 90,000 square foot mansion. Two more tables to fill. This is my 7th Spring Sounds and I’ve accepted that at a certain point, my work is done and it is up to people in the room to get us to our goal. www.SpringSoundsEvent.org. Oh, it’s also my 29th birthday.

May 17: Lead gift event for church capital campaign. Should be fairly simple but it’s quick timing, administrative tasks, and again, attendance that add to my worryometer.

May 18: Church wide campaign event that (thankfully) I am not coordinating!

May 19: Nolan’s 2nd birthday. Also the day I collapse from exhaustion.

Any and all prayers or positive vibes welcome and graciously accepted.