Comments on: Minnesota is ONE State Against Global Poverty and Disease http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:41:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Debbie K http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548734 Debbie K Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:03:54 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548734 An excellent and important post from David Bryden. We must always remember that ultimately it is NOT the photo opportunities for the politicans that should be important to us in our movement to end AIDS and extreme poverty but what those politicians do for the world's poor when the limelight is not on them. ALWAYS ONE in the Spirit, debbie :) www.mpwn-uganda.org An excellent and important post from David Bryden.

We must always remember that ultimately it is NOT the photo opportunities for the politicans that should be important to us in our movement to end AIDS and extreme poverty but what those politicians do for the world’s poor when the limelight is not on them.

ALWAYS ONE in the Spirit, debbie :)
http://www.mpwn-uganda.org

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]]> By: Donna Wieder http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548713 Donna Wieder Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:52:53 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548713 Congratulations to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this a reality. Special kudos to you, Rochelle. As a former Minnesotan, I am proud of what all of you have accomplished in making Minnesota a leader, pointing the way for other states to follow. Congratulations to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this a reality. Special kudos to you, Rochelle. As a former Minnesotan, I am proud of what all of you have accomplished in making Minnesota a leader, pointing the way for other states to follow.

]]> By: Rochelle Gibbs http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548684 Rochelle Gibbs Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:19:44 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548684 I wasn’t certain what Governor Pawlenty, Senator Klobuchar, and Bishop Rogness would say during this mornings Press Event at The State Capital however I am happy to report that in addition to recognizing the efforts of the ONE Campaign and the volunteers across Minnesota who work diligently to raise awareness of extreme poverty and preventable, treatable diseases, that each one of these leaders spoke with heartfelt knowledge about the issues addressed by The ONE Campaign. With all politics aside, I felt each one of these leaders connected with the invited audience members and the press on the plight that faces millions of people in developing countries, and the compelling reasons why we must act here in America. As a result of their leadership and action by declaring Minnesota a State of ONE, I believe more recognition of these issues will take hold in Minnesota and prompt citizens in this state to uphold America’s commitment to help the poorest around the world. Closing with an excellent reminder from Secretary of State Mark Ritchie on Minnesota’s legacy toward good acts and the resources we have here in pressing for an end of hunger and disease, and acknowledging our leaders renewal of this commitment, I know that this can be done if we work together as one. I wasn’t certain what Governor Pawlenty, Senator Klobuchar, and Bishop Rogness would say during this mornings Press Event at The State Capital however I am happy to report that in addition to recognizing the efforts of the ONE Campaign and the volunteers across Minnesota who work diligently to raise awareness of extreme poverty and preventable, treatable diseases, that each one of these leaders spoke with heartfelt knowledge about the issues addressed by The ONE Campaign.

With all politics aside, I felt each one of these leaders connected with the invited audience members and the press on the plight that faces millions of people in developing countries, and the compelling reasons why we must act here in America. As a result of their leadership and action by declaring Minnesota a State of ONE, I believe more recognition of these issues will take hold in Minnesota and prompt citizens in this state to uphold America’s commitment to help the poorest around the world.

Closing with an excellent reminder from Secretary of State Mark Ritchie on Minnesota’s legacy toward good acts and the resources we have here in pressing for an end of hunger and disease, and acknowledging our leaders renewal of this commitment, I know that this can be done if we work together as one.

]]> By: Debbie K http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548681 Debbie K Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:08:54 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2008/08/20/minnesota-is-one-state-against-global-poverty-and-disease/#comment-548681 Congratulations to the real heroes of this effort - the thousands of ONE members and volunteers around the state of Minnesota. Please continue to STAND UP against AIDS and extreme poverty in our world. AS ONE, debbie :) www.mpwn-uganda.org Congratulations to the real heroes of this effort – the thousands of ONE members and volunteers around the state of Minnesota.

Please continue to STAND UP against AIDS and extreme poverty in our world.

AS ONE, debbie :)
http://www.mpwn-uganda.org

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