In July ( Opportunity aka Taking a Chance ), I wrote about 13 year old Owen Ford’s site H.O.P.E.S. which is dedicated to raising money for the World Wildlife Fund. H.O.P.E.S. stands for Helping Our Planet’s Endangered Species.

Shortly after the start, with the site on a roll and meeting 3 mini-goals of $500 on it’s way to the main goal of $4000, some glitches with non-profit, PayPal, WWF and ??? forced a pause in the action. But Owen, with the help of her Mom and friends perservered and all is now well. The re-Grand Opening is TODAY! Owen, her mother and friends are making items that are being auctioned on eBay – animal themed items like the gorgeous tiger themed bookmark that is starting things off today. Direct donations are acceptable also.

I hope you will visit the site and leave a comment of encouragement and support for Owen. And if you are moved to bid on an item or give a donation – that would be wonderful also.

Karl and Bob support the World Wildlife Fund and they hope you might like to do that also. Go Owen! H.O.P.E.S. – just a click away!