Bono on Idol
April 10th, 2008 at 9:02 pm | posted by Virginia SimmonsIdol Gives Back just featured Bono during his trip to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In the piece Bono was next to a woman named Elisa. A photo is below.
[Elisa was banished by her family when they discovered she was HIV-positive. The rejection led Elisa to try to take her own life several years ago, but thankfully she then got help from a wonderful local health care facility called PASADA and today she is on AIDS medication and doing very well. She has become a volunteer in her community, working with TB patients, and is engaged to be married. PASADA’s work is funded in part by America, via contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and PEPFAR.]
-Virginia Simmons
April 10th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
My parents reward us for good report card and allow us to donate 25 dollars to a charity of our choice and I have choice to donate to this one through american idol gives back because of all the good things and people that it helps around the world and in the United States.
April 10th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
B0N0,
Thanks for the last two nights on “AI” - they have re-inspi(red) me just in front of several big outreach opportunities for ONE here in Austin (TX) in the next two months.
I hope to sign up several hund(red) more people to our movement to end extreme poverty and inform them about the new website below.
THANK YOU, BONO, for everything.~
LOVE AND PEACE. HOPE AND JOY. MERCY AND GRACE.
ALWAYS LOVE, ONLY LOVE, ONE LOVE - debbie
www.mpwn-uganda.org
April 10th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
How much money did Bono give?
Maybe he can sell those ridiculous glasses and feed a nation.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Bono you need a nobel peace prize, you are truly amazing.
Thank You for being a try inspiration to this generation.
You are an inspiration to so many.
You know when the question is asked if you could meet any person in this world who would it be, my answer is Bono….thank you
April 11th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Dear Bono
Your the ONE who is making this planet and its people think. You are pushing us all to the limits.
You are making all the government leaders wake up !!
You are the ONE !… My attitude to the sick and the dying have changed ever since I saw you persuade all of us and me to change and look at our friends who are suffering on this earth.
Bono - one day I want to shake your hand .
Your pal in SINGAPORE
kenneth j ratnam
April 11th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Just so you know, Bono wears the glasses because on an eye condition that requires them.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Dear Bono,
You totally amze and inspire me to be a better person every day, Every mother in this world should have sons like you.
You keep doing what you’re doing and hopefully everyone will join in and in this cruel world we live in will be united as one.
You are my idol.
Peggy
April 13th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Really? How much money did Bono give? What about all the time and effort he expends on behalf of the forgotten people of this planet? Does that mean nothing? Giving is not only about the money, it’s about raising awareness (especially among Americans) that there is a whole world out there in desperate need of aid, including poor Americans. I don’t care if Bono has never contributed a penny; if I’ve contributed more money than he has, I’ve still given less than he. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all who give so much of themselves and their time. A volunteer’s or activist’s dedication should not be based on how much money they may or may not have given. Peace to all.
April 14th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Bono-
After being a huge U2 fan for many years now, YOU have inspired me, and many others, to reach out to help those in need. Because of who you have become, (as lead man of U2 AND of your fearlessness to speak your mind to raise awareness) you are able to gain the attention of so many people all over the world– not for yourself, but for those in dire need. You have caused so many to become aware of the tragedy going on in the world and have reached out to help in so many ways. Thank you!!! I too feel that if I was able to meet anyone in the world and shake their hand, it would definately be you, Bono !! Thank you and Love Always, Natalie
April 15th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hi Bono,
We believe in better world!
One day I want to shake your hand in my country.
You are the ONE!
Peace to all.
Branko Prcic
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