40 hour Famine

[Nicola]

We all say that we have nothing right? Especially all us kids and teenagers. We always say to our parents that we don't have enough, that we need a new ipod case even though the one we have is perfectly fine. We say that we want an iphone even though we have a phone that is perfectly capable of making calls. And most of all, we say that we want COLD, RAIN WATER, when kids all over the country and world are either having to drink disease ridden water or drink nothing at all. Most go without food when we complain about having no dessert. We NEED to start thinking about others for a change- and the things they must miss out on just to keep a family going. 5,6 and 7 YEAR OLD KIDS are having to care for their younger siblings while their parents are out looking for CLEAN DRINKABLE WATER. They are acting as 25 year olds because they must! They are missing out on their ENTIRE CHILDHOOD. And here we are complaining that our pillow isn't soft enough. So from the 16th-18th of August I will be participating in the 40 hour Famine along with my closest friends. From Friday to Sunday with no technology and no furniture. We will be staying at one of my friends houses and camping outside both nights, WHILE LEARNING ABOUT WHAT KIDS IN OTHER COUNTRIES GO THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. Anyone else participating? Please....help raise money for the kids who are living the life of a 30 year old.

Nicola

[mizloco]

This is very interesting. What will you all be eating and drinking whilst on this famine? Also will you be setting up a sponsor form online?

[Nicola]

Originally, we weren't going to eat anything for 40hrs and only drink water, but school was the next day and we had some big things coming up. With food and technology you can eat and drink as normal. For the fundraising, our school is going to hand out receipt booklets so we can get sponsors in the community. All the money we make will go to the children in Africa I think. It is all very interesting and for a great cause. It's not everyday you get to put yourself in another's shoes.

Nicola

[Nicola]

Edit: furniture and technology

[Hezz]

Way to go, Nicola. We used to do these when I was a teen. And nice to have the school's backing as well.