Would this be a better idea?

I've had two polite rejection letters so far in response to my marathon applications.  One of the charities said they had 57 places... and 9,500 applicants.  Gulp.  Imagine reading 9,500 forms? 

There's one more to go.  I'll hear at the end of the month.

Perhaps another alternative should be sought.  I was wondering about this*, which I think is a little bit of genius - with the sponsorship for breast cancer research.

And then in the same spirit as promising to cover up my toenails, I could swear to not let anyone read it.

*did I mention I've got two weeks of holidays in November?  Is this a coincidence?  I think not.