I’m spending the weekend preparing foundation documents that I hope will lead to sponsorship and support upon my release. If I serve my entire sentence (until August of 2013) I will have completed 26 years as a federal prisoner. That length of time, coupled with the growth I’ve made as a human being, may make me an effective spokesperson on the need for prison reform. All of my work between now and the day of my release will be directed toward that goal.
The foundation will apply for grants and donations that fund projects such as: creation and distribution of books and literature, sponsor teaching seminars to educate at-risk youth, reduce recidivism, and teach the importance of making values-based decisions. The documents I’m preparing outline the need for such services, describes the value it will provide, and shows how sponsoring our work serves the interests of all citizens.
The foundation I envision will fund my work as I spread the message on the need for prison reform and for programs that prepare vulnerable populations to learn strategies that will help them prepare for law-abiding, contributing lives.
This morning I ran 3 miles and followed with 200 pushups. After my run I enjoyed a wonderful visit with my lovely wife, Carole.
[Consecutive running log: 3,546 miles in 400 days]
[Pushups in 2010: 5,000]
Saturday, 16 January 2010
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