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Motivated Teen Organizes SAVA Fun Run
Sixteen-year-old Ellen Paddock of Lithia, Fl. and a whole army of her friends successfully organized a 5K run at Al Lopez Park in Tampa on May 31. The day was hot and sunny and runners enjoyed a beautiful run through the park ...read more...
You Bought a Truck, a Driver, Gasoline – And then some!
On March 1, 2008 Rick and Anne Wallace hosted a South African wine tasting at their Potomac, MD home to benefit 25:40. The goal was to raise $25,000 – enough to purchase a vehicle, pay a driver’s salary for two years, and gasoline for a year. Read the full story here.
"A President in denial, a ravaged nation denied hope"
Thabo Mbeki's stance on Aids has left South Africa with the world's worst HIV epidemic. Yesterday, he silenced the woman fighting to end the suffering of millions. Read the rest of the story at The Independent...
Dr. Carol Baker selected as Citizen of the Year
25:40 is proud to support her work through the Keiskamma Trust in Hamburg, S.A. Read the full article at The Herald (Port Elizabeth) and at Keiskamma Friends.
Dr. Carol Baker receives Woman of the Year Award
Dr. Carol Baker has also been selected as A Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award recipient for 2007 in Arts, Culture and Communications!
Pat Thomas, the mother of 25:40 founder Alec Zacaroli, spent two months in Hamburg, South Africa, putting her special education expertise to great use. Full story...
25:40 has gathered a group of very talented musicians who donated their time and gifts to create a CD to benefit AIDS orphans in South Africa. The CD, called "One Child At a Time," is a wonderful collection of very talented artists inspired by the plight of AIDS orphans in South Africa. They perform inspirational songs and hymns. The CD also has an introduction by The Rev. Mpho Tutu, daughter of The Rev. Desmond Tutu. She also is executive director of the Tutu Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage in Alexandria, VA. These CDs make great gifts year-round. To place your order, e-mail us at 2540@cox.net with your name and address and quantities desired. CDs are $20 each.