Closing letter from Danny
Wow! WE DID IT!! Where do I even begin? The Ocean Academy fund has reached its goal of $30,000.00!! With 1 day and 19 hours to spare. When I started this back in September I truly thought I‘d only be able to scrape together a few grand, maybe five. The $30,000 target seemed unrealistic but I thought why not? After presenting this project in the most honest & simple way I could, an incredible thing happened. I was, and still am, amazed by your generosity, and the generosity of everyone who helped us achieve our goal.
When I arrived in Belize I was humbled beyond words by the appreciation and kindness of the school and the assembly they held. This has been a life changing time for me, full of many lessons.
My deepest thanks to Heidi, Haywood (Stacy Anna & the staff at Sea Dreams Hotel) Joni, Dane, Scotty & Sally for their generous hospitality and taking care of me.
Please remember, while this money is a tremendous help the school is in a constant struggle to stay afloat, so my Ocean Academy Fund will remain open to donations.
With a new year starting, I realize I've been blessed with endlessly amazing gifts. Friendships and bonds with the kids, families and more. I have the best music fans there are - period. I couldn’t ask for greater family and friends and I’m honored to play music with some of the finest & funniest musicians anywhere. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart and can assure you your donations are in effect and making a difference. I’ll be visiting the school again in a few months and promise another little movie & report.
I know I’ve bombarded you with updates about the Ocean Academy fund for a long time now. Thank you for letting me into your lives, I’ll lay low for a while now. It’s time I put my energy back into music. As crazy as it sounds I’m leaving again for Belize with a one way ticket in a week, but this time to the far other side where I will be recording a new album. But that’s a completely different and new adventure!
Have a great holiday & a wonderful 2012!
Danny Michel
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