March 2009
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Camp Kindle featured on DirecTV show - April 5th
http://tinyurl.com/directvkindle
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— TV viewers getting tired of all the bad news on television these days are in for a welcome treat when the exclusive original series DIRECTV (R) Hometown Heroes returns for a second season beginning Sunday, April 5, (9 a.m. ET/PT) only on DIRECTV’s The 101(R) Network. The series, hosted for a second year by Joan...
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WatchOfficial Thank You Video
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Unfathomable Gratitude
What started out as a dream for the Project Kindle family, came to fruition at 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, March 8, 2009. A dream that stood in the hearts, hopes and lives for so many had become a reality. A moment only made possible through the endless commitment and dedication by heroic individuals. There are no new words to express the sentiment felt throughout the tent on the east lawn of...
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Why should you dance for Project Kindle?
Hear what our ambassadors have to say for this final week of updates.
See you at DM!
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“Dance for me because it helps us get the resources we need to keep going to Camp...”
– Bernard
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“Dance for me because my Hope Is Vital and my life depends on YOU.”
– Brryan
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“Dance for me because Camp Kindle has really helped me stop being ashamed of...”
– Sue
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“Dance for me because if I am going to stay up that long I want you to stay up...”
– D-Man
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“Dance for me because I want the experience of going to Camp Kindle to keep...”
– Courtney
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“Dance for me because it will keep me coming back so I can have fun, get to know...”
– Aries
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“Dance for me because when I am an actor I’ll raise money for Camp Kindle too!”
– Jalah
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“Dance for me because I’m a fun outgoing teenager who loves to go see my friends...”
– Jasmine
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“Dance for me because it will help raise awareness and money and will keep me...”
– Dylan
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“Dance for me because it would be really nice and a really generous thing to do.”
– Karmen
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“Dance for me because I want my mom to be at my wedding.”
– Ally
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WatchA short “Thank You” from the campers at Camp Kindle! You are ALL amazing!!
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““Awaken”
I wish the world
would awake,
to learn and educate....”
– Brryan
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Northwestern University Dance Marathon
Now is the time, eyes wide Open, to Realize That YOU bring Hope. Making the World a better place. Each one of you. Strength in numbers, you possess The power to Enrich the lives of so many. Remarkable student organization: Northwestern University Dance Marathon.
Unique opportunity, 30 hours of dance! Not many people get those bragging rights. Hope Is Vital for Each of the Project Kindle kids. ...
February 2009
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Courtney's SPEAK OUT Speech
Hello, my name is Courtney and I’m from Chicago, IL. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am 11 years old and I’m in the 6th grade. I like to hang out with my friends and play video games. I love to sleep for hours and play football. My favorite subject is math, and when I grow up I want to be a doctor because I like to help people.
HIV/AIDS first came into my life in...
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“In SPEAK OUT, I learned a lot about HIV and AIDS. I got a lot of tips about how...”
– Jalah
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Jasmine's SPEAK OUT Speech
Hi my name is Jasmine, I am in the 8th grade now and school is ok. I have good grades and like school but most of all I like weekends so I can hang out at the mall with my friends.
I am 14 yrs old and have HIV, I was born with it.
The doctor told my mom not to have me. He said I would not live to be 5 years old, but as you can see she didn’t listen. I am here. She found a new doctor and he...
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"WORSE"
Will things get worse Or will they get better? Remember the loved ones Seal the thought in a letter. Everybody’s free.
— Dylan
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Dear HIV:
Why are you so dangerous? How could something like three letters be so powerful, as to control someone’s life, I don’t understand. Should I be a friend or should I be a foe. I don’t understand how you can take something so pure and try and turn it into nothing. I am so confused. I choose foe.
Sincerely,
Dylan
PS – What do you think of yourself?
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Dylan's SPEAK OUT Speech
I like to draw and I enjoy skateboarding. I also like listening to music. I really like more 80’s rock including Footloose.
HIV came into my life when my parents adopted my little brother Jamel. I was about 9 years old and I remember being so excited. Then my parents told about his disease I didn’t quite understand because I was too young, but as time went ton I learned more and more about...
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“I like loving people and I love being myself. I have been to Camp Kindle 6...”
– Karmen
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"BAD"
Being challenged all the time Always feeling intimidated Different from others and not always accepted
— Karmen
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Ally's SPEAK OUT Speech
Hello, my name is Ally and I’m from Niles and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I love to act, sing, and dance. My family and friends are great. I would have to say making people laugh is my goal. My favorite subject is social studies. I love little kids. When I grow up I want to act, sing, dance and become president. If I could go anywhere in the world, I would like to go...
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A Week in the Life of a PK Ambassador
Over their Christmas Breaks, we gave our ambassadors disposable cameras to carry around with them. This week, check out the ambassadors page to view each of their unique photo slideshows and read about what from their daily lives these kids wanted to share with the NUDM community.
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WatchBrryan’s Christmas Break photos— him, his family and his friends
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WatchAries’ Christmas Break photos. He would like you to see him and his family at Christmas, his sister Aaliyah, how he looks when he wakes up, his bedroom, his guitar, and how he and his family are crazy and have fun together.
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WatchSue’s Christmas Break photos. She spends most of her time in her room: “It’s quirky and random and sometimes chaotic, but it belongs completely to me.” She and her friends hang out at the Plaza Colonnade and the movies. She loves to participate in Karate, dance, and be silly. She also loves her family: “My family consists of the one I was born into and the one I have...