When I attended the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit this past February at Auburn University I was inspired to say the least. The work of the individuals and organizations highlighted at the summit was incredibly motivating. Before that, the so-called fight against world hunger had never been tangible. I had seen the devastating effects that hunger and poverty can have, but I have never seen so many doing so much to affect change. The fire was alive in everyone that I met at the summit, each with their own perspective on how to gain ground in the fight. Particularly impressive was the work of the team from the University of Guelph. Where you say? So did I, but I soon learned that the University of Guelph is a hotbed of action and inspiration located just southwest of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The reach of their effort is tremendous, yet they do some of their best work in their own backyard. So when it was announced that the 2011 UFWH Summit would be at the University of Guelph I knew I had to do my part, and the Hunger 500 was born.
From its inception, the Hunger 500 was more than a run. The Hunger 500 is a chance to increase awareness of UFWH, the 6th Annual UWFH Summit at the University of Guelph, and the global fight against hunger. Additionally, the Hunger 500 aims to raise $100,000 towards the efforts of the World Food Programme, a leader in providing support to the world's hungry and impoverished.
The process of planning the Hunger 500 has been eye-opening, and I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to those who have so generously given of their time and effort. However, for the Hunger 500 to be successful this generosity must continue to grow. So I ask you to do what you can, whether it be sponsoring the project, making a donation or simply spreading the word throughout your circle.
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