Help Haiti Fast

A week ago today, multiple networks broadcast a special called Hope For Haiti Now featuring a bevy of Hollywood stars and musicians. The program raised $60+ million (and counting) for relief efforts. When it comes to tragedies like this, we all respond differently.

For my dear friend, Erik Guzman, the response was more than just ‘different’.

I’ve told you previously about Erik, aka ‘The Merry Monk of Love”. Erik was deeply moved by the plight of these poor Haitians and donated some money, but still felt he could do more. After some pondering, he figured out what that ‘more’ should be…

“I am going to undertake a fast for the 40 days of Lent to raise money for relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti through Tony Campolo’s organization, EAPE. Will you sponsor my fast?

Here’s the skinny on the fast (Get it? Skinny!):

- I pledge to consume only liquids (water, fruit & vegetable juice) for 40 days
- You pledge an amount of money per day I can make it ($1 / day yields $40)
- Consider joining me in the fast and solicit sponsors of your own

- 100% of the money goes to EAPE”

Get the full details at TheMerryMonk.com and please consider sponsoring Erik.

Is this a radical stunt? Yeah. But when things go upside down in an instant– the way they did in Haiti– a radical approach can sometimes be the most rational.

- Matthew Porter

PS: Join us next week for Great Quote Monday and hear about the quote that has been haunting me for more than ten years.

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