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Archival website chronicling Bill Ballenger's epic 1000-mile run to save the historic Holtkamp Pipe Organ at Texas Tech University.

Bill did it! On March 26 2011 he, with a crowd of friends & supporters, crossed the 1,000-mile line. But you can still contribute to all the School of Music's diverse initiatives and needs; contact janeen.gilliam@ttu.edu for more information...

and THANK YOU BILL!

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Bill Ballenger has DONE IT--crossing Mile 1,000 in the Run to Save the Historic Holtkamp Organ!

Thanks to all who supported the run, and most of all to Bill Ballenger for making it happen!

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From Bill: THE LAST FIFTY MILES!!!

Bill Ballenger writes:

"As of this morning, I completed 956 miles. Nearly finished with the 1,000 mile goal. This morning another $1,000 check came in and we were able to post $170,340 (on our way to the $175,000 goal).

"I will be finished with the run on Saturday, March 26. Inviting everyone to campus to run the last 3.1 miles with me. Or, they can walk the 1 mile route just to be a part of the festivities. 8 a.m. Start time, in front of the Music Building!"

If you are interested in running the "final miles" with Bill Ballenger, and/or if you can serve as a water-carrier, starter, route monitor, or in another volunteer role--and if you have a few bucks not yet contributed to this great cause!--please be in touch with Janeen Gilliam at janeen.gilliam@ttu.edu

Finish line in sight--right on schedule. GO BILL!

MILE EIGHT HUNDRED!!!!

Incredible milestone: Bill Ballenger has BROKEN MILE 800. As of 2.9.2011, he has logged 800.14 miles (http://rnkpr.com/af7jt6). In addition, he has posted $162, 393 toward the necessary $175,000 to receive matching funds from the challenge grant generously offered by the CH Foundation.

Those who've pledged: THANK YOU! And start planning *now* to cut those checks--because Bill B is gonna do this!

Way to go, Bill!

600 Miles on Christmas Day!

Bill Ballenger has just cross MILE SIX HUNDRED in the run to Save the Holtkamp Pipe Organ. What a fantastic gift for all who care about the pipe organ, the music of the Holtkamp pipe organ, and the mission of the TTU School of Music. Downhill slope now!!!

"Nike" runs for the Holtkamp pipe organ!

THE HALFWAY POINT!

Bill Ballenger just passed MILE 500, the Halfway Point! He says:

"Big moment today! Just completed my 500th mile in my quest to SAVE THE HOLTKAMP PIPE ORGAN. Halfway to 1,000 miles by April 1, 2011. Would like to say it is all downhill from here, but I live in Lubbock!"

Way to go, Bill!