Fast-a-Thon

[UPDATE]

Dear Family and Friends,

Together we’ve raised (USD) $1460!

Dear Friends and Family,

I am excited to let you know that I am participating in a Fast-a-Thon at Google on August 9, 2012. We are raising money for world hunger relief through Action Against Hunger (a top charity with a four-star rating from Charity Navigator). Last year, we were able to raise over $171,000 for similar organizations, through the fundraising and pledges to fast of 600 Google employees, and with the support of Google’s Social Responsibility team.

To provide some context, we are currently in the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast (abstaining from both food and drink) everyday from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Christians, and people of other religious traditions fast as an act of submission, solidarity, and remembrance. One of the primary reasons for fasting is to call attention to those who go hungry every day, not as an exercise of religious expression, but as a fact of life.

I’d love for you to support my fast by making a donation of any amount to this charity. You can donate directly or send me the money first, as Google will match 100% of all donations above $50 USD that are donated by a Google employee:

• To take advantage of this gift match program and maximize your contribution, please donate using the Support button below. I will then make your donation to Action Against Hunger and process the Google matching.

For just $50, you can help provide nutrition to a child for 30-45 days. 92% of funds raised are used directly to feed the hungry, while the rest is used for overhead and distribution costs of the various therapeutic foods we use (3-4 packets of plumpy’nut daily (3-4 meals), and the milk formula F100 mostly). In addition to treating the malnourished, the charity is also involved in water & sanitation, food security and emergency work.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

Amanda