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GiveUpOne launched for Christmas 2007. We're expanding the idea and challenge and looking to make a big push in 2008 and beyond. Think child sponsorships. Think local food banks. GiveUpOne can span many different things. Will you accept the challenge? Just GiveUpOne.
The National Retail Federation is forecasting that Americans will spend approximately $474.5 billion at Christmas in 2007.
Read more here: NRF Site Americans spend: $18 billion on makeup $15 billion on perfume $17 Billion on pet food It would cost: $5 Billion to eliminate illiteracy worldwide $10 Billion to solve the water crisis for everyone in the world $19 Billion to eliminate hunger worldwide Is there anything you can do about this? Just GiveUpOne. |
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Check out this video snippet from Rob Bell (90 seconds) |