Influential Media

February 22, 2008

If I had to trace my interest back to volunteering, it would have to be when I first heard about the ONE Campaign in 2004. But it wasn't until I saw the below video that the facts of HIV/AIDS really impacted me.

I invite you to watch this video with an open heart and realize there are very simple things that can be done.



A few months after I watched this video, I was given the chance to interview Hanson for my university's weekly newspaper. During two separate phone calls and one in-person interview, I was able to truly see the difference these three were making.

Please read my first article here, and my second here.

Hanson successfully helped TOMS Shoes donate over 50,000 PAIRS OF SHOES to needy children in Africa! And what's amazing is that this only took them a FEW MONTHS! TOMS are still for sale and will be sold during Hanson's newest leg of THE WALK tour (official dates are released on their website, www.hanson.net) but if YOU want to purchase a pair of one of these really awesome shoes, please visit this website.

It may sound goofy that a band like Hanson had so much influence on my decision to volunteer, but I'd be lying if I didn't attribute them.

Now, more than ever, Ngi Ni Themba- "I Have Hope".