Any news is still good news!

Got a written response from Choice Hotels International this week from a Kelly Kane, who was answering for Chris Malone, the CMO for CHI and CHI Foundation.
While they turned me down for a monetary donation, they didn't say they wouldn't hook us up with some sort of gratis rooms or a huge discount.

At least now I have a contact person! Thank you Kelly! You haven't heard the last of me!