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Levi's
25 August 2010 : Have you won a pair of Levi's® Jeans?
Congratulations to the 100 people who have scored themselves a pair of Levi's® jeans, simply by raising the most money online between last Thursday and Tuesday. There was some amazing achievements including Cheryl Yeong who raised over $2,000 over the four days. Wow!
See the full list of names here to see if you've won...


Awards
24 August 2010 : Awards applications now open!
The 40 Hour Famine isn’t all about being rewarded for your efforts – but hey, an award can be kinda nice!
As our way of saying thanks to you - for doing something real to help those affected by the Global Food Crisis like Sami, Sarita and Lalu - we have some sweet awards for the top fundraisers!
You can apply online now - find out how...


22 August 2010 : Thank you for doing the 40 Hour Famine!!!
At 12 noon on Sunday August 22, the official 40 Hour Famine period finished for 2010! Remember you can do the 40 Hour Famine at any time, as long as the money is banked before September 30. The money raised will support World Vision's work in Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia and Laos
Find out where the money goes here...


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Apply to be a Youth Ambassador for 2011!

Will you be aged 15-20 next year? Have you raised $200 or more for the 2010 40 Hour Famine? Are you up for new challenges and passionate about seeing change in the world?
Yes? Well, you might just be Youth Ambassador material.
Find out more and apply today...


40 Hour Famine weekend wrap up!

From bare-foot voting to camping blindfolded - our Youth Ambassadors went to extraordinary lengths during this year's 40 Hour Famine to inspire people across five states to do something real.

Read their latest blogs here for the wrap of their 40 Hour Famine weekend adventures


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