It’s that fasting time of the year again with Ramadan in full
swing. I’m participating in that same fast-a-thon from last year. A friend from
Google told me about this fast-a-thon and invited me to participate. The great
thing is that Google matches any money I raise!!
The Fast-a-Thon is on August 6, 2013. We are raising money for
world hunger relief through Action Against Hunger. Last year, I participated and helped
raise over $171,000 for similar organizations, through the fundraising and
pledges to fast of 600 people participating, and with the support of Google's
Social Responsibility team.
Again, 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:
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To
take advantage of this gift match program and maximize your contribution,
please let me know how you would like to send the money to me (i.e. cash, check, bank transfer, Paypal, Square, etc.). I will then make your donation to Action Against
Hunger and process the Google matching.
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To
donate directly yourself, please visit my donation site and
complete the form. Note: Google will not match this contribution. Afterwards,
please let me know the amount of your donation so I can keep track of the total
funds I raise.
It costs just $50 to save a life by providing a malnourished child
with treatment. Many thanks in advance for your
support!
