REVIEW OF EVENT:

Summary:

This event was designed and promoted by students in order to gather their peers to stand in solidarity with people who are suffering from violence in Sudan. In addition to being a social event, there were opportunities at the dance for students to learn more about the genocide and humanitarian crisis in Darfur.  Proceeds from ticket sales to the dance went to benefit the Save Darfur Coalition, The Sudanese Lost Boys of Cleveland, Catholic Charities Office of Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Relief Services, and STAIRS (Steps Towards Advancing In Resettlement Skills).  Representatives from these organizations were present to educate students about their work and invite them to volunteer or support their efforts in some way.

Media Coverage:

• Press Release

Photos:

• Dance
• Educational Room
• Submissions of logos for contest

 

EVENT RESOURCES:

Informational links:

• Save Darfur Coalition

• Friends of the Lost Boys of Sudan in Cleveland

• Catholic Charities Office of Migration and Refugee Services (Diocese of Cleveland)

• Catholic Relief Services Emergency fund for Sudan

• STAIRS (Steps Towards Advancing In Resettlement Skills) Refugee Family Center

• Student generated Facebook page about the Dance

Related links:

• US Catholic Bishops Statements on Sudan - Office of Justice, Peace and Human Development

Acknowledgements:

• Saint Joseph Academy, for hosting the dance
• Sister Kathleen Ryan, Commission on Catholic Community Action
• Dance for Darfur Adult Team: Dennis Hjort (St. Joseph Academy), Katie Higgins (Magnificat), Molly Linehan (NDCL), Nick Kuhar (Benedictine), Tim Evans (St. Ignatius), Cathy Knittel (St. Joseph Academy)
• Dance for Darfur Student Team: Molly Geib (Magnificat), Sheila Antall (Magnificat), Kevin Garven (St. Ignatius), Stephanie Gurgol (Holy Name), Maisaa Saadeh (St. Joseph Academy), Katie Simoncic (Lake Catholic), Mary Belovich (Walsh Jesuit), Matthew O'Connor (St. Edward)