FUNdraising for Nepal!
On Thursday, May 21st, Oxfam Seattle's Action Corps witnessed the power of dedicated volunteers coming
together to work towards a better world. That evening, we saw a high school
student, Alex Cole, take time out of her busy schedule to hold a wildly successful
fundraiser for the people of Nepal, people she will likely never meet. From
contacting the Nepalese restaurant in Seattle, to negotiating profit sharing
for Oxfam's relief efforts in Nepal, to day of set up, Alex focused, sacrificed
her time, gathered friends and family, and with very little oversight, raised
over $1,300 in just one night. Those in attendance, young and old (and two
Seattle Action Corps Co-Leads) left the event inspired and hopeful about the
future.
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| Alex Cole (second to the left) with event attendees. |
And then there was Alison O'Neil,
Oxfam Seattle's phenomenally talented Co-Lead, who on her birthday, chose to
spend her evening supporting the fundraiser and Red Nose Day. Alison delivered a
great speech towards the end of the event to catalyze the crowd into donating
through her clear articulation of Oxfam's mission and programming.
This is the power of people. With
enough compassion and energy, we can move mountains.
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| The event coincided with Red Nose Day-a national telethon to raise money to fight poverty. |
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| Action Corps Organizers Ben Wiselogle and Melissa Watkinson show their support! |
