August 27, 2008
Wrock For Darfur
I apologize for my absence in blogging this last week! I have two excuses: the first being is that my computer has been inundated with spyware and viruses and it’s not giving me access to the HPA blog (so I’m borrowing this computer). The second excuse is far more interesting: I was in Poughkeepsie, New York this last weekend at one of the most mind blowing events I’ve ever attended: Wrock For Darfur.
This event which we talked about in our One World, One Dream podcast was organized by four young women ages fifteen and sixteen. I am still in disbelief at what they managed to pull off. So much so that it’s difficult to even begin describing the event, I think we’re going to have to do a whole podcast about it. But in short, it was an INCREDIBLE Wizard Rock Festival that raised money for Civilian Protection and school supplies for Darfuri refugees. The event brought together businesses from all over the city of Poughkeepsie, a local church, Wizard Rock and Muggle bands, the city’s mayor, the media, enthusiastic teenagers, children, parents, and seniors — all working for peace and justice in Darfur.
I had the honor to speak there as did a member of STAND. The event raised over 4000 dollars in total (I am still waiting to hear the final tally). There was face painting, great music, food, a HORCRUX HUNT! I’ll be writing more soon about this experience and what went into it soon!
Wish me luck in debugging my computer! 
