February 15th, 2008 at 11:12 am | posted by Libby Pederson
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This weekend ONE members in Iowa did something a little different to raise awareness about poverty, they went mini-golfing!
ONE sponsored and decorated the 18th hole of the Downtown Des Moines Skywalk Golf Tournament. There were almost 2,000 people participating in the world’s largest indoor golf tournament held in a 3-mile section of the skywalk system! When golfers got to the 18th hole, they were shooting for a “Hole in ONE” through giant ONE bands set up on the hole.
We spoke to golfers about the campaign, handed out stickers and literature, bands, and of course, “Hole in ONE” prizes! Two volunteers even got their picture printed in a local weekly newspaper. The caucuses may be over but ONE is still talking to Iowans about extreme global poverty and disease. We had a fun day and got lots of great visibility to the campaign at the same time!
-Libby Crimmings
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February 17th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hey Libby,
What a great idea to “keep it fresh” in our movement to end extreme poverty in the world!
I smiled when I saw the ONE bands turned into “Holes in ONE”.
Please keep up these sort of creative stories from the grassroots to encourage others that they too can STAND UP and GET INVOLVED with ONE.
Take very good care, everyONE. Blessings are always around.
AS ONE, debbie