Count Down to Bangladesh!

I'm counting down the three days left until I depart with a team of 15 volunteers to the country of Bangladesh with Surfing The Nations. STN, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) foundation is committed to impacting local and international communities through the sport of surfing and selfless service by meeting needs and changing lives.

On September 18th, 2009 we leave for Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, to continue to serve the local poor communities of that city. We began the first ever surf club in the history of this nation in 2005. Introducing the sport of surfing has revolutionized the youth activities of this seaside community. Surfing is bridging the gap between the rich, working class and the poor members of society. Please take a moment and visit the website www.gumformyboat.com You may watch the trailer of a documentary that will be premiering at the New York Film Festival, Sept 25-27th, documenting the Bangladesh Surf Club, and the lives of the young boys and girls involved.

As a photographer and media coordinator for Surfing The Nations I feel that I have been given the incredible opportunity and privilege to be able to experience Bangladesh first hand and communicate visually the incredible changes that are developing with in the community of Cox's Bazar. I plan to use my skills in photography to not only document but also to validate the lives of the kids in the surf club who are experiencing a new sense of hope and love for the first time in their lives.

When I am not on international assignments I am a full time staff volunteer at Surfing The Nations in Oahu Hawaii. I rely on prayer and financial support to continue working full time with Surfing The Nations.

Please do not at all feel obligated to give financially. However, if you are lead and are able please consider partnering with me to Give Back and to give significance to those in need.

Aloha,
Janelle

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Janelle Cadamia
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