Saturday, 08 September 2007

• Walk the Wall 2007

  Dear friends, family, and colleagues,
  
  It's rare that I send a mass email, but I hope I can grab your attention for just a minute.
  
  On September 29th, 2007, I will be participating in a fundraiser held by International China Concern for China's orphans. This is an organization that I support and have visited their projects in China. If you would click over to my Walk the Wall fundraising page, there I have shared briefly some of my experience in China, and why I would love to have your pledge support.
  
  Visit my page at: Daniel's Walk the Wall Fundraising page
  
  On this page you will find more details about Walk the Wall, about how you can participate yourself, and/or how you can give.
  
  
  Blessings,
  
  
  Daniel
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  Dear friends,
  
  Last year in July of 2006, I had the privilege of visiting two of ICC's orphage projects, one in Changsha and one in Heng Yang. The two of these projects are at different ends of the spectrum in terms of the maturity of the projects, and the condition of the living environment for the children and youth. In Changsha, many of the children now live in group homes in healthy environments. Some have 'grown up' and are going off to college and even entering into the work force - something probably unimagineable for them only a few years earlier. However, in Heng Yang, the project was still in its beginning stages, and the environment was at the other end of the spectrum. Children lived in overcrowded conditions, and there was a lack of adequate facilities for the children to learn, play, and live in. Even heat for the winter cold was lacking. However, the workers there had shared that much had already improved.
  
  I share this with you as an encouragement because it demonstrates that the efforts of ICC's workers and volunteers do make a difference in the lives of these children. Over and over again, I was told that Changsha used to be like Heng Yang, but that improvements and changes happened because people took the time and effort to care and to give. Now I am inviting you to be a part of that solution.
  
  My first encouragement to you is to consider joining in the Walk the Wall. The details are on this website and you can become a participant yourself. If you are unable to join the walk, then consider pledging me as I 'Walk the Wall' on September 29th, 2007 for China's orphans. I encourage you to be generous and to give with gratitude, but I also want to remind you that no amount is too small - every little bit helps.
  
  Thanks for your time, and blessings,
  
  Daniel Louie

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