30 Hour Famine

[~HopeFloats~]

Anyone ever done one of these?

My daughter is doing it this coming March 10th

I was just wondering if anyone had done it and how it went for them..?

She has raised about 150.00 in donations and has a goal of 400.00

 

[Eagle_Wings]

I've done 2 of these, first as a participant and the second time I was a leader. Both times it was a great success and I'm sure your daughter will enjoy it.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

clifs?

what is it?

 

[beetlequeendiva]

i did one once, it was a long time ago but REALLY worthwhile!!! i'm doing a sponsored bike ride this year though.

 

[JPPT1974]

Never heard of it
But does sound interesting though!

 

[Evie1980]

We have the 40 hour famine over here but the rules I assume are the same. For younger participants they say they can give up something they love for 40 hours rather than food such as TV or video games to keep it safer. I did enjoy it in the past but now i just donate money as I am way too lazy (and irritable if I don't eat). I like to have eucalyptus and honey lollies instead of barley sugar as I ate too many the first year I did it. But yeah, it was great fun and a good cause.

 

[~HopeFloats~]

clifs?

what is it?

you lost me

 

[awashinlove]

I love how every participant acknowledges the 3HF with different activities. The folks I work with have local Christian bands out, do some fund-raising and volunteer work (with the cards the leader should get on lanyards to keep those around us donating ), and top off a busy 30 hours with wonderful fellowship and scripture reading - it truly is one of my favorite benefits. Is your daughter working with World Vision?

 

[JPPT1974]

Good luck to you
Let us know how it goes!

 

[~HopeFloats~]

Yes They are working through World Vision-- each aprtipant has there own link on that site to donate too, which is great as far away people can still sponsor her

 

[scraparcs]

Yep, I did it back in the stone age. The problem was that we did it the same weekend as a state science competition so everyone was at fast food places chowing down while the rest of everyone was all hanging out foodlessly!

Anyway, it was a valuable experience!

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

you lost me

I'm just hoping someone can give a clifs notes explanation of what/why the 30 hour famine.

So far everyone's just agreeing that it's a good thing to do.

Me? I'm still on the onramp to the information superhighway in a 1972 Pinto hatchback with a brown door and a missing hubcap.

 

[Beauty4Ashes]

I did it when I was a teenager and actually raised quite a bit of money...don't remember how much but I know I won a bunch of free stuff like tshirts and hats and a clock and jumping rope, etc.... so i must've done something right!

My stomach was totally shrunken afterwards though. So don't plan on eating a huge meal when you are finished....lol

 

[bloodrose18]

Yeah I did it! It was really cool! I am sure your daughter is going to have a great time, and will get a lot out of it. Good luck in raising the money!
God Bless

 

[JPPT1974]

I couldn't do it
Because I would collapse big time!