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Team Darfur
Team Darfur is an international coalition of athletes committed to raising awareness about and bringing an end to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. A campaign leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, Team Darfur aims to educate the global public through the unique voice of elite athletes. Team Darfur brings together the world's Olympic and professional athletes to put international pressure not only on Sudan, but also on those countries that support the policy of inaction in the face of this dire humanitarian crisis. The Team Darfur wristbands were created as a symbol to show the world that the world's athletes will act as one to fight for the protection of the people of Darfur. Joining Team Darfur is a way to support your country's athletes and enjoy the 2008 Games while showing that you are helping the men, women and children of Darfur. Team Darfur calls for a celebration of the Olympic spirit, not a boycott.

GLOBAL GRASSROOTS, THREE GENERATIONS AND THE PRODUCERS OF THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK

Cordially Invite You to Join Our Distinguished Guests

REP. FRANK R. WOLF

REP. CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK

REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL

MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

For Two Special Events Held in Conjunction with

THE U.S. CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CAUCUS _______________________________________________________________

 

A RECEPTION FOR DARFUR ACTION Featuring Athlete Advocate for Darfur

JOEY CHEEK OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST & PRESIDENT, TEAM DARFUR

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 6 – 8 PM

RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, FOYER, 1ST FLOOR WASHINGTON, DC

 

And A CONGRESSIONAL SCREENING OF THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK

Q&A Panel Immediately Following with

Special Guest MIA FARROW

And Distinguished Panelists Jonathan Horowitz, former UN Human Rights Monitor Sam Bell, Genocide Intervention Network Jane Wells, Founder, Three Generations & Producer, The Devil Came on Horseback

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 4 – 6 PM RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM 2105 WASHINGTON, DC _______________________________________________________________

Space is limited, so please RSVP to info@globalgrassroots.org | 603-795-4100

Hi everyone, I'm Joey Cheek and I'm co-founder and president of Team Darfur.

I had the pleasure of meeting many of you at the event two weeks ago in New York, and now I'm using this platform to hopefully continue the many conversations we started then. 

First, though, I'd like to ask for your help.  Team Darfur is a very young organization with a very big mission: to empower Olympic athletes to make a difference in Darfur.  We can't do that without a lot of help. 

Among the things we're looking for:

1. Legal advisor - with knowledge of non-profit issues

2.  Treasurer of the board - advise on general financial issues, co-sign checks

3. Policy advisor - with experience in coordinating needs of various organizations and interests

4. Merchandise help - designers, connections to appropriate companies, experienced marketing professionals

5. Office space - for one person in New York City (Manhattan or Brooklyn)If you have any comments or suggestions on these items, please send me an e-mail at joey@teamdarfur.org.  I also encourage you to use the "comments" section on this blog to offer advice, suggestions, comments, etc. that could be helpful to Team Darfur and other growing organizations. 
Thanks for joining Team Darfur! I'll post more soon, but for now just wanted to welcome you and get the conversation started.
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