Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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“News and observations for recreational and competitive ... - Sacramento Bee” plus 1 more

News and observations for recreational and competitive ... - Sacramento Bee

Posted: 25 May 2010 10:45 AM PDT

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23 People Prepare for Trip to Help Children in Uganda - KPVI Newschannel 6

Posted: 23 May 2010 04:59 PM PDT

By: Matt Horn

Sixteen-year-old Ariane Drake is the youngest of 23 people going to Africa to help children in poverty-stricken Uganda.

"I wanted to give these kids shoes," she said. 

On her "Sweet 16", Drake told her friends to bring shoes for the kids in Africa, and after her party she had more than 50 pairs.

Drake: "It feels really good I get to be a part of something like this."

Even though at first, her parents said 'no' to the trip. But after careful consideration they changed their minds.

Tamera Drake, Ariane's mother: "It's an opportunity of a lifetime and quite frankly probably a learning experience for her."

"Anytime you do something like this you grow, you broaden your perspective," Jill Jorgensen added. 

All 23 people are able to check in three 50-pound bags that are full of supplies for the kids.

"None of it will be supplies we personally need," Kristi Wehrspann added.

All of their supplies will be in the carry-on luggage, so Ariane and the other 22 people can help children a world away.

Ariane Drake: "I think this is going to be more of a blessing for me to be a part of something like this."

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