Payment option removed...

Apparently it is against the acceptable use policy to accept payments for raffles through a certain website. As a result, I have removed this as a payment option from my page, and all references to the website.

I'm hoping to come up with a good gift for my host family. I'm thinking something tasty, crafty or Oregony. What should I get?

Monte Albán

I'll be really excited to check out this archaeological site located in the state of Oaxaca. The history of the Monte Albán civilization is pretty interesting. It was at its peak in about 600 AD with a population of about 50,000. They had a complex calendar and written language and they documented history through stone inscriptions. If anyone has been to this site and has any tips please let me know.

$800 Raised!

Thanks for the great turn out guys. We've raised enough to cover my air fare to Oaxaca. Next up, sleeping arrangements.

Please forward raffle info along to interested friends.

Oaxaca Raffle!

Dear Friends and Family,

This summer I will be taking a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico for a community service project through Portland State University. The project, titled "Health and Migration" focuses on the health concerns of families in rural Oaxaca. See more information at the link Oaxaca Capstone.

I am working toward raising some of the funds necessary to pay for the trip: program fees, tuition, air fare, and hotel. Toward that end, I am holding a raffle!

1. My good friend and inspiring photographer Allan Zee has generously donated two fine art

prints of photographs taken in Oaxaca (10x14 prints matted to 16x20). See more of his

work at www.allanbrucezee.com. (Retail value $255 each)

2. My mother, aka Terri Risley, aka The Rug Lady, has donated a handmade, 100% wool, Khal
Mohammadi rug (4'9x3'1). (Retail value $350)

Raffle tickets are $10 for one ticket, or $15 for two! Prizes are awarded first draw gets first pick. Raffle will be held on August 1st.

In the event that I raise money beyond what is required, I plan to make a donation to Puente a la Salud Comunitaria which is the non-profit organization that I'll be working with on my trip.

I am honored by any support that you can give. Please forward this on to interested friends and family.

Luke Brown

503-764-7505

Mr.Lucas.Brown@Gmail.com

Please send checks to: Luke Brown C/O Terri Risley 17200 NE Sullivan Ln Newberg, OR 97132