Starthrowers 'Making a Difference'
Starthrowers are making a difference, not only in the lives of Haitian youth, but also in their own lives. Gaining an understanding of complex issues like social justice, world poverty and AIDS, and realizing how they affect us all forever alters one's perception of the world.
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Photo: Starfish decorated with a prayer on one side and a photo of the artist/student on the other carry good wishes from Windsor Ontario to Haiti.
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Starthrower Foundation in the media::
West of the City featured Sharon Gaskell and Starthrower Foundation in the July August 2005 issue. (see 'Good Will' by Kelly Putter.)
Making a difference in Ontario
Special thanks to a few of the many Starthrowers who continue to 'make a difference':
To David Materiuk,(photo),of London, Ontario, who has twice travelled to Haiti with Sharon, and who continues to fund raise.
To Brenda Holtkamp, chaplain, and the staff and students at
Robert F. Hall High School, Caledon East, Ontario.
To Pat Materiuk, chaplain, London, Ontario, who made a return visit to Haiti in August, 2005, and to the staff and students at
John Paul II High School, London, ON.
To 12-year-olds Katie and Kristin, for fundraising in Ontario.
Making a difference from Australia
Special thanks to Teena Hughes, at BuildAWebsiteTonight, for her generous and on-going gift of many hours of her time, and technical support in setting up and maintaining the Starthrower Foundation web site.
Though it's been many years since Teena travelled to Haiti, that one visit made a profound and lasting impression.
If you would like to become a Starthrower . . .
>>> Support fundraising initiatives for Starthrower Foundation :: Bowling for Haiti London Ontario Canada March 2006 and Marathon (U.K.) March 2006 and June 2006
>>> Host a barbecue or yard sale, at home or in your community.
>>> Arrange a Haiti Awareness meeting: Sharon Gaskell (or another Starthrower Foundation member) may be able to speak to your group, and talk about these pictures from Haiti, and social justice issues.
Then donate the proceeds to Starthrower Foundation.
Or you can . . .
>>> Make a donation using the Paypal 'Make a Donation' button, or mail a cheque (payable to Starthrower Foundation) to the address here.
Thanks too, to Ontario, Canada Starthrowers in Windsor, and Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke and Brantford, and London. Together, we ARE making a difference!
If you would like to learn more about world poverty issues, Haiti culture and social justice issues . . .
Starthrower recommends reading the books listed on this page. (USA books on this page.)
