Monthly Archives - January 2012

Walking 3,475 miles for Orphans

How does one describe the adventure Barrett Keene undertook this weekend when he left Miami on an eight-month, 3,475 mile trek across America to raise awareness and support for orphans? “One Step at a Time.” “Cornell Crazy strolls for […]

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Memorable Scenes

From Trace Thurlby
For ten days, I enjoyed the world’s beauty on the Tour d’Uganda. Panoramic views of exotic wildlife and lush, green mountains dropping into pristine, picturesque lakes testify to the Artisan’s creativity and genius. Bicycling on the African […]

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You competed. Kids won.

Recently the GO Threads’ 2011 Team Challenge was highlighted in the Examiner.com
The 2011 GO Threads’ Challenge included 37 teams across the United States who participated in a friendly competition to raise uniform orders and awareness for GO Threads. Collectively […]

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Tour d'Uganda Team heading home changed

From Trace Thurlby in Uganda
The Tour d’Uganda came to a meaningful and memorable conclusion yesterday. After worship at the Cathedral, the team rode a couple hours before stopping to have a picnic with locals after a two-mile mountain climb. […]

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Tour d'Uganda: On The Move

From Trace Thurlby in Uganda
The Tour d’Uganda began with children at GO Project’s partner village in Kyotera and M’Bira. After experiencing the beauty of Uganda at M’buro’s National Park, we are looking forward to more time with children, encouraging […]

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Open Your World

This past December SUSIE Magazine encouraged their readers to open their hearts and worlds through the SUSIE Christmas Challenge. The challenge: for teen girls here to raise support for girls in Haiti. The young lady who raised the most […]

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Opportunities and Double Blessings

From Trace Thurlby in Uganda
Leaders do more than set the tone. They define the values which mold their people. Pastor JJ at M’bira, Uganda, gave another great example of that today when we asked him what his hopes are […]

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Vote for Anna!

15 year old Anna Lipscomb, one of our sweethearts in the global GO family, is one of five youth finalists in Examiner.com’s “Inspire America Contest.” If you haven’t heard Anna’s story, read these feature articles: “The healing hands of […]

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Tour d'Uganda rolls on

Yesterday the Tour d’Uganda Team rolled 35 miles across rural Ugandan roads. Riders at the beginning of the pack were cheered. Riders at the end greeted by locals with “Smack Talk” (universal) or smiling encouragements (thankfully universal as well). […]

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The way it really is

The Tour d’Uganda team arrived in Uganda late last night/early this morning, depending on whose clock you are using. Glad to be here!
In the last of four flights, I sat next to a talkative Harvard instructor. 40’s. Single. Educated […]

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