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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/10/2008 04:52:35 PM · #1

Dear DPC,

Around the world, millions of children go to bed hungry every night. But it doesn't have to be that way. Last year, over 100,000 teens across the country did the World Vision 30 Hour Famine. They raised over $4.5 million to help children and communities in need around the world.

This year, I am joining them. By taking part in the 30 Hour Famine, I will raise funds to help provide nutritious food, clean water, medicine, and shelter for children in countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, India, Cambodia, and Ecuador.

During the Famine, I will fast for 30 hours which lets me get a taste of what millions of others go through every day.

I am writing today to ask if you would consider donating to support me in the Famine. The good news is, a little money goes a long way: just $30 can feed a child and their family for one month, while $90 will feed a child and their family for three months.

This year, I hope to raise $500 to help children and families around the world. Any help you could provide me would be greatly appreciated. To donate now, click the following link:

https://www2.worldvision.ca/famine/20210669

If you need more information about the Famine and how it helps children around the world, please visit famine.ca

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kelvin Creber
Participant, 30 Hour Famine

irisheyes

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

04/10/2008 05:42:54 PM · #2

Hey Sweetie, love to contribute, what are the US options?

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

04/10/2008 05:49:07 PM · #3

Donated.

04/10/2008 05:51:27 PM · #4

Originally posted by irisheyes:

Hey Sweetie, love to contribute, what are the US options?

The same form is used, no matter what country you are from. It is just the donation amounts are in CAD dollars.

04/10/2008 05:51:36 PM · #5

Originally posted by jeger:

Donated.

Thank you!

irisheyes

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

04/10/2008 05:58:22 PM · #6

Okay, figured it out!!! Donated!!

04/10/2008 06:05:11 PM · #7

Originally posted by irisheyes:

Okay, figured it out!!! Donated!!

Thank you! :D

04/11/2008 03:51:10 PM · #8

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karmat

Apple iPhone 7

04/11/2008 06:28:55 PM · #9

I was working with a youth group one time that participated in a 30 hour famine.

At the end, the parents were going to serve them pizza and stuff.

I suggested that instead of pizza, they bring in scraps and stuff, or not bring in the pizza.

My premise was that if you go 30 hours without eating, you get hungry, but not as hungry as when hour 31 comes around and there is no food in sight, and you don't know when you will get to eat -- especially when you are a teenager.

THAT is NOT to say that what you are doing is wrong, at all, in any form or fashion. I think it is a fantastic idea, and wish you the very best of fortune raising a lot of money.

(edit to add -- after visiting the site, I realized it was the same world vision (I thought that sounded familiar) that my husband and I donate to periodically. You go!)

Message edited by author 2008-04-11 18:30:35.

04/11/2008 08:17:28 PM · #10

Originally posted by karmat:

Yeah, that pizza idea seems pretty counterproductive.

Thanks for the wishes!

04/12/2008 08:11:35 PM · #11

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/20/2008 12:34:22 PM · #12

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Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

04/20/2008 12:53:26 PM · #13

donated. good luck.

04/20/2008 12:54:57 PM · #14

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

donated. good luck.

Thanks a lot, much appreciated!

05/08/2008 03:06:12 PM · #15

Final bump.

The famine starts tomorrow, wish me luck! :)

icu1965

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony 75-300 mm f/4.5-5.6

05/08/2008 03:31:34 PM · #16

I just donated as well. Are you close to your $500 goal? Good luck!