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 Countdown to departure: 2 weeks left until I leave again to walk the 3,000 mile walk from San Diego to GA. I am really excited to start walking again. The break has been great but I am ready to go it again. The past 1 ½ months have been a great break for I have been able to let my body heal and also connect with family and friends. Another reason for the break was to travel the US doing presentations of the expedition and sharing the plight of the African people when it comes to aids and water crisis. I just got back from Indianapolis where I was able to speak on 3 separate occasions. Here is what happened:
Nashville Christian Church: A college friend of mine (Amanda Smith) had contacted me to come and speak to Nashville Christian Church. She is the Children’s minister there and loved the story so much she wanted the High School Students to hear it as well. The presentation went well as we were able to challenge the Students to do the “2 weeks of sacrifice” campaign. Their goal is to raise enough money for a well in Africa ($3,000). This will provide 750-1,800 African people clean water for a very long time.
 Kingsway Christian Church: Kingsway is where I used to work for two years as an intern/resident. I love going back here for my experience was so great when I was there. I spoke to the Jr. High and High School students and challenged then to the “2 weeks of Sacrifice” campaign as well. The students seemed excited to live outside of themselves for two weeks and make water their only beverage. They will collectively save all the money they would have spent on soda, coffee, milk, or whatever they drink and pull their funds together to reach their goal of building a well in Africa! I had a father come up to me later that day and say that his family will be doing it together! I love it!
Support Vehicle and Team: Good News! We are no longer in search of a support team member! Bryan Schlackman who also happens to be the European walker that I will pass the banner onto when I am done with the United States Leg has agreed to join me on the walk as the support! He won’t be joining me until the New Year which is great for we don’t have a support vehicle yet. Which brings me to my next question to you?
If you yourself or if you know of someone who has a vehicle that they would be willing to either donate or let The Earth Expedition use as their support vehicle then please let us know. We would be using it at the beginning of the year for about 3 1/2- -4 months. Please let us know if you are willing to help by contacting Amie@theearthexpedition.com
Thanks for your help! “Life to the Fullest” Daren and The Earth Expedition Team
“We Walk for Water, So Other Wont Have To”
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