I’m just downright speechless about the response you all have given to the post about “A Soldier in Need” that originally appeared here on the blog nine days ago on October 5.

When we last updated you on our progress on October 9, we had raised $430 and set a goal of $750 by the time the fundraiser arrived on October 17.

Well, thanks to each and every one of you, you certainly blew that away!

We’ve now raised an amazing total of $1,780 to help Jimmy Katches with his medical expenses, along with the offer of some free medical treatment as well. That’s incredible!

There are three days left until the fundraiser for Jimmy. If anyone else wants to join this incredible gift to a family who is so thankful for the support from their community — there’s still a few days to do so.

Just use PayPal to send your donation to ak@aaronklein.com — and every penny will go to this family for their medical expenses.

I know that none of these folks have donated for the purpose of recognition, but they deserve our thanks, and here they are:

• Cindy Burtt
• Samuel Carstenson
• Mark Chesner
• Christine Grabyan
• Dave and Aimee Rohrer
• Rebecca Sadler
• Dr. Jared Thomas (free medical care)
• Meredith Turney
• 2 Anonymous Donors (I know who you are, and thank you again!)

Again, we’ll be updating the blog with our thanks to the donors all the way through the fundraiser next week. Whether it’s sending a few dollars yourself, or retweeting this post on to your own friends on Twitter or Facebook, I know this “soldier in need” and his family is very grateful for your help.

So keep spreading the word: only 3 days left before the fundraiser!