VIDEO:  A pledge to never ignore genocide
 
 
Nine teens from Kansas recently completed a cross-country run from Wichita to Washington, D.C., to put the spotlight on genocide in Darfur.
by  AlexParker  on Jun 20,2008
 
 
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borntofly31 377 days ago
represent wichita. do wat u can to help
zootsuit 373 days ago
mad respect. that's a lot of miles.
beachgirl72 372 days ago
THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME. WAY TO GO!!!
kaytielizabeth 370 days ago
this is amazing. great job to the ones who made that possible. :]
ciaraaa_x0 366 days ago
wow! i run cross country and wish my school would take part in activities like these! i have much respect for them and am glad they ran for a cause! (:
vtyaba18 353 days ago
wow all i have to say is go Kansas. The dedication they show and he readiness to act inspires all teens to do their part whent it comes to genocide. teengers are the change in the world. I think this is a very good way to spark change.
AWESOME YOU GUYS! I AM RUNNING FROM NY TO CHICAGO in SEPTEMBER from the UN to CHICAGO to raise awareness about AIDS IN AFRICA! BRAVO YAY?? how long did it take you I am taking 70 days and I am stopping at schools u guys rule!
Re: matthewheck 346 days ago
It took us 14 days approximately. We covered 104 miles (give or take) every day. Good luck with what you are doing and have fun!
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