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It was a lesson in humility and empathy. About 20 teens, led by five adults, participated in the World Vision-sponsored 30-Hour Famine and learned what it’s like to be hungry, like many who live in Ethiopia, for example.
The group included Jack Preston, who is 12. How was he feeling Saturday afternoon, after not having eaten since Friday at noon? “I’m kinda hungry. I’m really hungry and tired,” he said. Unlike many of the others, though, he wasn’t thinking about food. Instead, he was thinking about “all the kids that we’ve been helping by doing this. I’m glad we’re making an impact with the kids,” he added.
The group’s goal was to raise $3,000, which will be donated to World Vision, a nonprofit group that will use it to feed hungry people all over the world. Preston said he raised $202 by sitting in front of Sunshine Foods with his sister. He said participating in the famine “gives me an awareness and the experience of what it is like for kids who don’t eat very often. We’re lucky to live in St. Helena, because it’s easy to get food. There aren’t really any hardships for us.”
The fasting teens — juice and water were allowed — were joined by Erika Trez, who is the teen coordinator at Grace Episcopal Church, and four adults: Phil Toohey, John Hendrick, Genevieve Schlangen and Katie Kimsey. The group started fasting at noon Friday. Twenty-four hours later, Hendrick said he was feeling a little lightheaded. “I’m waiting for it to hit me like a rock, it hasn’t snuck up on me yet. I’ve got seven hours to go,” he said.
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http://www.sthelenastar.com/articles/2010/04/08/features/community/doc4bbd1f156862b247446508.txt
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