On May 5th, some of my best friends and I went to see Hanson in my hometown of Asheville, N.C. As I mentioned before in one of my posts, Hanson sponsors One Mile Walks before each one of their shows to make fans more aware of the many issues in this world, especially poverty and AIDS in Africa.
Every show I've been to theirs I've participated in the walk...barefoot. They've asked fans to do this so that you could feel what millions of children stricken by poverty feel on a daily basis. I've walked barefoot in Knoxville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Asheville. Every walk has been unique in every way..but I must say Asheville was an amazing adventure.
I briefly met Hanson before (see previous post with my interview attached) so I'm not exactly the fan to want to talk to them during the Walks...however, in Asheville I was given the chance to talk the drummer Zac about my trip to Africa. I wasn't really expecting to...for the simple fact that I am very shy when it comes to meeting people like that on a personal level. Interviewing someone is one thing, but just chit chatting...that's another level!
I really was speechless. Why? Because I sure as heck didn't think one of the Hanson's really cared about little ol' me going to Africa...but Zac seemed genuinely interested in my trip, even though I could barely speak out of nervousness. It was really a breath of fresh air to see how interested he was in my trip! By him being so interested, you could really tell that he and his brothers aim to make a difference in Africa is REAL. Passionate. And working.
I know I get made fun of for being a fan of Hanson, but they are just another piece to my puzzle. They truly have impacted my life and have helped me take the next step in my life in volunteering, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Here are some lovely photos taken by my friend Stephanie :)
Another huge update since my last post....
I graduated Winthrop University! I can't believe college is now a part of my past...I am thankful for every memory, hard assignment, late nights at my office...every single moment was worth it once I got my diploma!
I've still got a GREAT deal of fundraising to do! Now that I've harassed my family and friends, I'm hoping to get good responses from businesses in my area to help fund my trip. Currently, I've raised 57% of my goal, which means I've raised $1,643!
I need to raise $1,242 more by JULY 3rd in order to pay off my trip.
I can't believe my countdown is getting closer and closer...
2 months and 5 days. OH MY! :)
