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Five years ago, Austin Gutwein was a regular kid who went to school, got pushed around by bullies, and liked basketball. Then he saw a video that showed children who had lost their parents to AIDS, and decided to do something to help. On World AIDS Day, 2004, Austin shot 2,057 free throws to represent the 2,057 kids who would be orphaned during his day at school―and raised almost $3,000. Since then, thousands of people … Read entire article »
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Today is World AIDS Day.
It’s the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time: Every day, thousands of children lose a parent to AIDS. YOU can help. How?
We recommend two organizations working in Africa (and around the world) to combat this disease.
World Vision: Sponsor a child, change a life! – Just $35 a month. Another option is purchasing a gift - your money will be used to help World Vision’s efforts around the world
Hoops of Hope: Shoot free throws, raise money―help children in Africa
Even as you read this sentence a child is losing a parent because of AIDS. In 2001, UNICEF estimated that 6,000 children lose a parent to AIDS every day. Each child has a name — and a heart-breaking story. Please help.
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