Passing the torch


Sep 28th, 2009 4:22 PM EST
By Weldon Kennedy

U2 360 Tour Giants Stadium

After three months on the road with the U2 360 tour, I’m now passing the torch (well, walkie-talkie since we didn’t have a torch) to Matt Higginson.

I’ve had a fantastic time, meeting ONE members around Europe and North America and working with our volunteers to sign up tens of thousands of new folks. But, now Matt is back from leave so I have a chance to head home to London and get back to mobilising our global membership to take action on some key upcoming moments.

Thank you to everyone who helped along the way, especially the hundreds of energetic and passionate volunteers who really did all the hard work of signing up new members. I hope to see you all again soon and that you’ll join me in wishing Matt good luck with the rest of the tour.

-Weldon Kennedy

TAGS: Music, U2 360 Tour

 

5 Comments

  1. Virgina Simmons, ONE.orgsays: Sep 28th, 2009 5:32 PM EST

    September 28, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Great pic!
  2. Melissasays: Sep 29th, 2009 12:59 AM EST

    September 29, 2009 at 12:59 am

    Great support Weldon! Thank you for your service….

    AND to MATT or whomever, no one has asked any of the HoustONE members to support the Houston U2 show, to my knowledge. We would love to help in any capacity. Just contact us through the Yahoo Group listed through one.org.
  3. Pat McAuliffesays: Sep 29th, 2009 6:41 PM EST

    September 29, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Good luck to you Weldon, enjoyed a great day with you all in Dublin. Hope you are back this way soon.
    Take care. Pat
  4. Jeffrey Hellmansays: Oct 5th, 2009 11:24 AM EST

    October 5, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Thank you for your leadership and for signing me up for One!
  5. Silvia Casalesays: Oct 17th, 2009 3:46 AM EST

    October 17, 2009 at 3:46 am

    Thank you Weldon for both your professional
    attitude and enthusiasm in recruiting other people
    (like me) to help you during the gigs!

    We had a wonderful time in Milan!

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