Fasting for Hunger

Lately, I have started to feel like I'm not doing my share in the world. Like so many other people, I complain about bad situations without doing much to make them better. I volunteer, though I can't as much as I'd like because I both work and go to school full-time. I'm a big supporter of political activism, but recently, this has just been in theory as I am in the process of immigrating and can't risk getting arrested and deported. I'm not in a financial situation to give much, but there's no reason why I can't fundraise.

So, I have decided to fast for 30 days (11 July-9 August) in order to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee. Please sponsor me on my JustGiving page.


Why Disasters Emergency Committee?
I knew that I definitely wanted to contribute to the East Africa Crisis Appeal as there is obviously a very immediate need there, but I wasn't sure which charity to support. All of the major charities involved are all a part of the DEC, so it made my decision much easier.


Why fast?
Fasting is something that is extreme enough that I know I can do. Having fasted in the past (though not nearly as long as this), I know what to expect.


The rules:

• The most important one to clarify now - if I feel that I need to stop the fast for health reasons, I will.

• I will not eat ANYTHING for either 30 days or until £1000 has been raised. This includes liquid things that some might not consider food, such as soup broth and yoghurt.

• I will post to my blog and Twitter each day to let everyone know the funny things my body is doing.

Wish me luck!