Its an exciting day for everyone at HALO today as we prepare for our 5th Boardbreakathon. HALO was started by a group of karate students (kids) who wanted to raise funds for orphans in need. They raised $5,000 for an orphanage in Mexico. The next one they did raised $40,000. Needless to say a light bulb went off. Children helping children. This is how HALO was born. It is a unique concept that benefits everyone involved.
Youth in the US learn about what it is like to be an orphan on the other side of the world. What language do they speak? What do they eat? Do they have an X-Box? Learning these things made everyone aware and full of compassion with a desire to make a difference. It is inspiring to say the least.
This is a photo of one of our HALO supported children in India who made this sign for kids who raised funds at the Boardbreakathon. Its a beautiful thing to connect the world and watch kids flourish, making a huge impact on youth just like them.
To read more about the event or watch a video, click here.
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