Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 8

  Into this day with renewed optimism and a sense of local community! Alysha Atma heads up Stop Genocide Now, a grassroots community dedicated to working to protect populations in grave danger of violence, death and displacement resulting from genocide. Through...

Why We Fast for Darfur – Days 6 & 7

  Tedium has set in. There’s nothing exciting about this. But hunger isn’t exciting. And doesn’t appear to be noteworthy either. As I write my blog I want to add links which will further the information about why this is important – but...
Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 5

Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 5

Today’s blog is inspired by my friend and fellow coach, Nancy Grant. She joined me on this fast 5 days ago and is going strong! As you know, the purpose of this fast is to raise awareness. And that is happening. More action is necessary but I want to tell you a...

Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 4

It is so good that people are worried about me. But there is nothing to worry about. I feel good – especially compared to the last couple of days. I had a busy day and had to drive to Eugene (90 miles away) and forgot my water. Got to the meeting and had water...

Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 3

Day 3. Feeling better when I got up this morning. It truly helps to watch a video on YouTube to be reminded of the importance of this issue. As you watch this video please don’t overlook the harsh landscape, the challenges of the land in itself – and then...