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A. Yes, it is safe to fast for 30 hours as long as you drink lots of water and clear juices to keep hydrated. We do not recommend going any longer than that. If you do find it difficult to fast, you can have a cup of plain, steamed, white rice.
NOTE: If you are pregnant, diabetic, breastfeeding, under 12 years of age, recovering from surgery or experiencing chronic illness or gastrointestinal disease, please do not do the 30 Hour Famine. If you are not sure if you should do the Famine, please talk to your family doctor.
A. Make sure you check out the Planning your event section for ideas in planning your event. You can also contact us at 1-888-8FAMINE, and we'll connect you to a Famine Rep in your area.
A. Check out the Wrapping Up section on this site for more information.
A. Call us at 1-888-8FAMINE and we will send you more. Donation sheets are legal documents and are assigned specifically to your group's event. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR SHARE either donation sheets or deposit slips with other participants or groups.
A. When you are ready to return all other donation sheets (used and unused) to World Vision, include a note that some unused sheets were lost.
Tip: Before distributing donation sheets to participants, write down the sheet numbers for each of your participants on your Track-it-All sheet. This will allow you to easily identify which sheets are still missing.
A. Return all unused donation sheets and deposit slips with the rest of the required forms in the postage-paid return envelope or Canada Post label provided in your Leader's Kit. Everything else you can keep.
A. While these are the national Famine dates, you can select a more convenient date. Just let us know what date you have chosen.
A. Unfortunately, no. All donations received should be part of your group's fundraising efforts and submitted to World Vision. Your donors can only receive tax receipts if we receive their donations.
A. You can specify where you’d like your online donations to go. Check your online profile for more details.
A. We require that all donations raised through the 30 Hour Famine be sent to World Vision Canada. As well, we can only issue tax receipts for donations given to the 30 Hour Famine.
A. When you receive your 2010 Leader's Kit, you can find the Group ID# on the address label on the outer envelope and on your Track-it-all form.
A. No. Your Leader's Kit includes either a postage-paid return envelope or Canada Post label that you can put on any envelope or box.
A. We request that you let your parents know that you are planning to fast. If your Group Leader has not given you a form, print out the Disclaimer & Release Form (see the Forms tab) and give this to a parent or legal guardian to sign. Return the signed form to your Group Leader with the rest of your forms and donations.
A. Donation sheets are legal documents, and World Vision strives to maintain the highest level of accountability for donors' contributions. If you do lose your unused donation sheet, let your Group Leader know right away.
A. Yes, you can! Remember to tell your sponsors that you are physically unable to fast (due to medical conditions or age). You may want to alternatively give something else up for the 30 Hours (eg. technology).
A. Yes. Qualified Group Leaders can earn 40 hours and participants can earn 10 hours or more. Check with your school administration that they will recognize the 30 Hour Famine for community service hours.
A. First, check if your school or church is holding a 30 Hour Famine event, then ask to join. You can also call 1-888-8FAMINE to find out if there is a local group in your area that you can join. Or you can decide to do the Famine on your own.
A. You can create an online profile and send the link to anyone who wishes to donate. Then they can donate right there, online. For more fundraising ideas, check out the Fundraising section of this site.
A. The 30 Hour Famine has committed to funding community projects around the world that help children in need in areas of health, nutrition and exploitation. However, due to the recent earthquake that has struck Haiti, the money you raise will also go towards supporting the relief efforts that are needed in Haiti.
A. The money that was raised for the 30 Hour Famine last year has already been put to use in the field to fund different projects helping children in need.
A. At this time it is difficult for us to determine, as the need in Haiti continues to be assessed due to the ever-growing need. The more money that people donate towards the Famine, the more is available to assist the relief efforts in Haiti.
A. We cannot guarantee that all the money you raise through the 30 Hour Famine will go to helping Haiti relief efforts. Prior to the earthquake in Haiti, the 30 Hour Famine had committed its funds to other needy community projects around the world. However, the more money that people donate towards the 30 Hour Famine, the more is available to assist the relief efforts in Haiti.
A. Your group fundraising money will help to support children & families in need all over the world as well as in Haiti.
A. Along with ongoing emergency relief efforts, in the immediate future, safe places for children to play will be established. These child friendly spaces will be integrated into settlement camps in and around Port-au-Prince. During rebuilding, temporary educational physical facilities will be established to provide structured learning opportunities for children. World Vision will also focus on the re-establishment of primary health care in Haiti by providing mobile clinics, disease outbreak control, and the distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies.
