To kick off the start of the Hunger 500 in Birmingham, the team held a Hunger Banquet at UAB. We had an excellent turnout, and we were so touched by everyone that showed their support!
The style of the banquet was unique, representing just how large the problem of hunger is across the world. Each participant was given a ticket randomly assigning them to upper-class, middle-class or lower-class, when they entered the room. The upper-class ticket holders represented the 15% of the world who eat extremely well; eating a three course meal, at a fancy table and being doted on by servers. The middle-class, representing roughly 35% of the world, sat at a plain table and ate rice and beans, with a utensil. The lower-class, representing 50% of the world, sat on the floor and ate rice with no utensils. Lunch was followed by a few speeches on hunger, and followed by a Q and A about the run.
People that attended the banquet also pledged miles that they will run during the Hunger 500. Our goal was to have 500 miles pledged, and we had well over 1,000 by the end of the banquet! We also sold our Hunger 500 T-Shirts that raised money for the run, and were very pleased with the number of attendees that purchased a shirt. Thanks so much to everyone that purchased a shirt - we can't wait to see you sporting them around town (running those pledged miles)!
Happy Running!
Hunger 500 Team
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