Thursday, July 3, 2008

The Toothbrush Initiative

This just in from James Evans, one of your Bridge Southern Africa 2008 Leaders. James proposes a fun and inventive incentive, totally voluntary, which involves two great things--helping others, and chocolate!

"Fellow travelers.
I was lying in bed this morning 2 days before I head of to Africa (note from Angus: yes, James is going to Africa well ahead of the group), and remembered that one of our contacts (Nancy) last year asked us to bring toothbrushes. A bunch of our students went home after the program and sent these back to her and I am sure they would still need more. The way to go about it is to go to your local dentist/s and ask for any extra promo brushes they may have. Or you may come across a toothbrush sale! This is not something that you have to go out and do, it's just another way to help and we will pass them on in the first few days. I will personally carry a block of Australia's best chocolate to the person that can gather the most. (so much better than American chocolate). But only if you brush your teeth afterwards:).
James"

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