PRESS RELEASE Why We Fast for Darfur

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2009 OREGON ACTIVISTS JOIN MIA FARROW IN HUNGER STRIKE FOR SUDANESE FAMILIES PORTLAND, OR — Oregon activists will join actress and activist Mia Farrow in the Darfur Fast for Life – a hunger strike in solidarity with the people of...

Why We Fast for Darfur – Day 9

God bless Larry King! No, that’s not a lightheaded remark after not eating for 9 days – it’s a celebration of the fact that he’s featuring Mia Farrow tonight on his show! He had her on the first day and she’ll be back on tonight to talk...

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...