(As printed in July 7, 2005 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in Snapshots column, written by Crocker Stephenson) Near the end of last year, Cathy Schaefer realized that if she could get 1,000 people to each donate $50, then together they could get a house built and make a big difference in someone's life. She started off with the 200 people on her Christmas card list. Then her father, Bob Ehmke, got very sick and required around-the-clock care. It was from her mother, Marge, who died two years ago, and from her father that Schaefer learned the value of generosity. Her parents never had a whole lot of money, but they gave and they gave deeply. Schaefer's dad was the first person to put $50 into the Friendship House project. When he was well enough, he helped Schaefer lick stamps and stuff envelopes. Bob died in February. Schaefer's dad never asked her what she would do if she were unable to raise the $50,000.  "He knew there was no doubt I would raise the money," she says. Schaefer has sent out nearly 500 letters.  The letters explain the project, ask for donations and ask the recipients to tap into their network of friends and get them involved.  So far, 140 people have sent donations for the Friendship House.   In addition, memorials to Schaefer's mother and father, bake sales and proceeds from three Bradley Center concession stand fund-raisers have brought in nearly $9,000.   "I have a long way to go," Schaefer says.  "But I don't have a problem with that."    If you would like to be a "friend", please let Marcia or Sara know with your contribution.