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Run for Laos – Run for WATER

Run for Laos – Run for WATER Written by: Sally McBride ​42.2km, 21,000 ancient steps – this adventure is not for the faint of heart! On May 15th I will be partaking in The Great Wall of China Marathon to raise money for a water tank to be built for the...

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GIVE: Luis + Oskar

GIVE: Luis + Oskar Written by: Jennifer Lucas These two boys stole my heart. I remember being at the worksite in Jiquilillo completely exhausted, watching as this little boy carried away tree branches that were easily twice his size. Seeing that he could probably use...

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GIVE: Traveling Tips

GIVE: Traveling Tips Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska As I sit here on a plane I can’t help but think about the concept of travel; it is essentially the exact opposite of familiarity. All of your expertise and experience diminish when you travel to a new place, especially...

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GIVE: “La Gente”

GIVE: “La Gente” Written by: Jake Muniak You live and you learn right? But actually... Do you really? Do you actively gather your experiences in a memory bank to afterwards process that information without static? I don't. Very infrequently at least. If I...

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GIVE: Daydreaming

 GIVE: Daydreaming Written by: Lilly Erickson Some days I find myself waking up and thinking back to the peaceful shores of Little Corn. My mind drifts to the winding dirt paths through the jungle, and the smell of salty air and fresh coconuts. I daydream of swaying...

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GIVE: Friendships Across Borders (Part II)

GIVE: Friendships Across Borders (Part II) Written by: Jacklyn Trzaska ​…He was taller and his hair was longer but his smile was still just as contagious as I remembered. I squatted down next to him and showed him the video we took together just one year...

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