On Monday, March 9th the Global Issues Network Association at TCIS (11 students and 3 staff members, LeeAnne included) hosted a big Hunger Banquet to raise funds for a community of Zimbabwean refugees living in Mozambique. Over 230 people attended the event, which included a simulation based on world statistics. Sixty per cent of attendees were assigned to the low-income group; 25 per cent to the middle-income group; 15 per cent to the high-income group (which, by the way, statistically includes anyone who earns more than $11,500 Canadian per year). Meals were tailored according to class, so the low-income folks received a bowl of rice and a glass of water while high-income participants received a three-course dinner served by waiters who attended to their every need. Student musicians performed during the program after dinner and the evening was extremely successful. We raised 9,068,880 won ($7,777 Canadian)! What a blessing to be involved in such a thought-provoking and successful event.
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WOW! What an amazing event for all involved. You are so creative and am impressed by the level of your involvement! We sure do miss your family!
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