Are You Ready?

The Day of Hunger is tomorrow. Are you ready? Hundreds of people will be participating across the globe - we've got people from India, Germany, and more. Participants also hail from a big portion of the United States as well as good old Canada. If you had doubts about how widespread this is, here you go!

Each of you are very different in your experience with hunger. Some will find it nearly impossible to go without food for 24 hours. To you I say - don't give up! Because of my religious background, I've done this thing before, and I can promise you it's a exceptionally uplifting experience. To those who have been forced to endure intense hunger before - thank you so much for your participation. If this effort can help even a few people, it'll be worth it.

A reminder to all: Day of Hunger starts at midnight tonight (your time or my time or whoever's time you want) and goes until the following midnight. Write the amount of your donation on the wall of the Facebook event or email dayofhunger@gmail.com so that we can keep track of the amount raised. Then, go to the website of the World Food Programme and donate the money that you would have spent on food (and any extra donation you feel able to give). For those who are concerned, this organization has been taking measures to assist the victims of the disasters in Japan. You're also welcome to select another hunger-fighting organization of your choice.


Thanks for all of your efforts to publicize Day of Hunger! Fliers, posters, and even cupcakes have been distributed in several locations by helpful participants. Sidewalks have been chalked and announcements have been made. We couldn't have done it without you. I look forward to hearing some growling stomachs tomorrow as I go to work and class . . . maybe you guys will mask mine :)

Tasha

10 Days Until March 24th

Alright, it's time to kick the Day of Hunger effort back into gear! We'll be using both online and offline means to spread the word, so take part in any and every way you can. The effect of the Day of Hunger is directly related to how many people actually get the chance to hear about and participate in it, so get off your keister and advertise! The big effort right now is to publicize the Day of Hunger and what it entails. Here are some ways you can help:

We've designed some quarter-page fliers that can be hung on doors, tacked to bulletin boards, or even handed out. Print off as many copies as you are willing and get them circulating! Four can fit per 8.5" X 11" if you change the margins to .4".

As always, invite all your Facebook friends to participate in the event. As you may have noticed, in order to donate, you pledge your amount on the event page or by emailing dayofhunger@gmail.com, then you donate said amount directly to the World Food Programme.

Facebook can be used in other ways, as well: post links to the blog and FB event on your wall, include and tag Day of Hunger in your status, and set your profile picture as one of the images posted on the blog or event page.

For those of you who have an account, Twitter can be a huge way to get the word out about something. Use the hashtag #dayofhunger to raise awareness of the event, and tweet your support with a link to bring more participants in. Feel free to use the slogan “Put your money where your mouth is” or anything else you can think of.

Thanks again for your participation. Email dayofhunger@gmail.com with questions and suggestions. Only 10 days left!

Tasha