Hi everyone!!! ... it's been awhile since my last challenge! I've kept track of some really good ideas in the past few months but with my little man keeping me so busy, I could never seem to get them online for you all until now.

Today I caught a segment on Oprah that really spoke to me and I was inspired to share it with you.. there is an amazing organization called "Invisible Children" started by three college friends a few years ago. Their whole purpose is to to 'end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony's rebel war and restore Northern Uganda to peace and prosperity.'
These three Americans went to Uganda and met some 'night walkers' - which are innocent children who are forced to wander in packs at night as the only way to stay safe and flee from those hunting them for escaping their fates as child soldiers. This is the 25th year that the war has been going on and we - together - have the power to make a difference for these children who are living invisible lives.

A documentary of the Americans' journey was created and is also called "Invisible Children." All the money they raise is put to really good use; if you can donate, your dollars will build schools, rehabilitation centers, and radio towers (so that the children can communicate across the country and try to find their way to their families). Together, $25 at a time, we can help reunite a parent with her baby, help that child get rehabilitation to live with the atrocities he was exposed to, and give him a life of opportunity through an education he otherwise could never have had.


THE CHALLENGE:
There are 2 ways YOU can HELP:

1) The simplest and easiest way is to donate to the organization. Because the number 25 has significance this year, they are asking for people to donate or fundraise $25 each. You can donate here:
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/

2) If you're up for a BIG challenge, you can participate in the "Break the Silence" challenge - to raise awareness and money for the cause by abstaining from speaking for 25 straight hours starting April 24th at 7pm until April 25th at 8pm!!! To register and find out more information, go to:
http://www2.invisiblechildren.com/25

Amazing, right?


**IMPORTANT** IF YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS GOOD DEED CHALLENGE IN ANY CAPACITY, PLEASE 'CHECK IN' BELOW BY WRITING A SHORT COMMENT. (Either on this site or on my Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/YourFriendInDeed )
Because I'm obviously not picking up any donations or supplies this time, the only way I'll know if I have participants is if you tell me you will pitch in! (hint, prizes, hint) :D

Thanks so much for reading this. I hope in the very least that this helped open some new eyes to the horror.