Mitt's campaign has avid backers

Ruth Ann White said she'd already collected a number of $5 contributions. "It's the commitment to vote that we're after. We're not trying to raise a huge amount of money," said her sister, Elizabeth Lefler.

The campaign did offer some incentives for the fund-raisers, including a signed, framed photo of Romney for getting contributions from at least 24 people. Contributors could receive a number of gifts, such as a "Mitt bobble-head" for giving at least $1,000.

A few well-known and well-connected faces joined the effort Wednesday, including Olympic gold-medalist speedskater Derek Parra, who has already participated in a number of events for Romney.

Parra, who once lived in the Romneys' Deer Valley vacation home, said he'll do whatever he's asked. "I'm just a big supporter of Mitt and a friend of the family. Whenever I can, I'll come out and do something."

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