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Behind the Veil
“My experience of Africa with Global Partners was so far beyond my expectations that I am at a loss for words. It was a veiw “behind the veil” that showed me the real Africa, being lived by courageous, real people, that affected me deeply. It was a trip that changed my life in many ways.” |
Meeting Villagers
“I looked into the eyes of hundreds of Maasai villagers and saw their strength, their vitality and their amazing willingness to do everything in their power to make a better world for their children.” |
A Child’s Life
“In the far distance we saw a thin line of goats on the horizon of the Serengeti Plains. As we approached we could make out the flapping red cloth worn by a Maasai shepherd. We stopped and he came over to the truck. He was just a boy of eight or nine years of age. He was the dustiest kid I have ever seen. He asked for water. We gave him a bottle and he took two swallows and gave it back saying “Sante” thank you.” |
The Tree of Life
“After hours of driving cross country we came to a wash or low place in the plains that would have carried water during the rainy season. In the bottom was a huge green tree. The guide told us that the Maasai called it “The Tree of Life” and believe that it was from under this tree that man came into the world.” |
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| October 2007 |
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14th Annual Lyle’s Myles
www.lylesmyles.com
Fun Walk & Block Party
At Esther Short Park
6th and Columbia – downtown Vancouver
Sat. October 6th, 2007 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bring the Family!
Fun Entertainment & Raffle Prizes
Schedule:
9AM to 1:00 PM: Games, contests, displays, booths & entertainment
10 AM: Start 7.3 K or 3.6 K walk/run
Entry Fee: $10 adults ($25 if you are so inclined),
$5 youth (15 and under)
$1 leashed dogs
Click here to pay fee or to donate
The unique twist is that if you cross the finish line before Lyle, you are disqualified. (He found that is the only way he could win a race). However, there is no dishonor in disqualification. Those racers will vie for the trophies.
Entry fees are donated to Global Partners to fund an AIDS project in Uganda with 25% going to CASCADE AIDS and other Projects in the Northwest.
About 40 Million people are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
For Further InformationContact: Lyle Smith: 360-281-9757, dsslbs@aol.com or Global Partners for Development:
707-588-0550 www.gpfd.org |
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| March 2007 |
When: Sunday, March 4, 2007, LA Marathon in support of Global Partners for Development’s new education project
What: A team of walkers and runners will participate in the Los Angeles Marathon to raise money to support two new secondary school computer centers near Arusha, Tanzania. This is Global Partner’s newest education area. Connecting African secondary school students to the internet will open the resources of the globe to them, giving them new opportunities and making it possible for them to take their place as productive members of the modern world.
The LA Marathon is the largest single-day sporting event east of the Pacific and west of the Mississippi. This year there will be more than 20,000 participants. The marathon raises approximately a million dollars for various charitable causes annually. How Can I Help: The team is looking for people willing to sponsor them to raise funds for the two new computer centers. Click the button below to donate through PayPal.
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3-10-07 - Saturday Night,
6:30 - 9:30 PM
John A. Michler,
Bill & Harriet Harris
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Global Partners for Development
Cordially invite you to our
5th Annual Dinner
Celebrating the Power of Partnership!
The Island Hotel • Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dress: Cocktail / Casual
Please RSVP by March 7th
Tel: 707.588.0550 Email: Ckirby@gpfd.org
Download the flyer in PDF by clicking here |
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An evening of Dinner and Ballroom Dancing
to benefit Global Partners for Development for the education of children in Africa
DANCE FOR CHILDREN
Friday, March 9, 2007
7pm-10pm
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Come Dance with Us!
Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers Award – largest individual donation
Tango Twosome - $250 per couple minimum donation
Mambo King/Queen - $150 per person minimum donation
Can’t attend but want to Donate?
| Rumba Sponsor – Donate up to $50 |
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| Waltz Sponsor - Donate from $51 - $500 |
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| Fox Trot Sponsor - Donate from $501 - $5,000 |
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RSVP by 2/23/2007 to Joan Smith (949)448.7912 or
Catherine Kirby (707)588-0550
email CKirby@gpfd.org
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Global Partners receives 4-Star Rating, 4 years in a row!
Less than 4% of Charity Navigator's 20,000 + organizations currently have earned a 4-star rating for four consecutive years.
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Free DVD!
This 16 minute presentation will introduce you to the work Global Partners does in Africa.
Send us an email with your address here! |
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