It took five tries to get the Giving Machines to come to Alaska which Olympic Medalist Kikkan Randall compares to the five Olympics it took her to get a gold medal.
She also draws a parallel to the medal winning U.S. Cross-Country Team that “came together” to accomplish great things and the Alaska community that has “come together” to accomplish great things by welcoming the Giving Machines.
Individuals use the Giving Machines to contribute to a smorgasbord of charitable projects that the Giving Machines promote. The selected Charity Partners range from local Catholic and Lutheran Social Services to global iDE and UNICEF. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spearheads the effort as part of its “Light the World” initiative.
Led by Tammy Hogge with original lyrics by The Bonner Family and piano accompaniment by Cam Bohman, the Light the World Community Choir performs at the opening ceremonies commemorating Alaska’s first Giving Machines.
Together they sing “Let’s Light the World” as motivation for those in Alaska to contribute to selected charities by utilizing the Giving Machines to make the world a better place.
Selected Photos from this morning's community Welcoming of the Light the World Giving Machines:
The Invited Guests arrive and Local TV interviews organizers Sheldon Fisher and Kevin Parks:
Alaska's Attorney General, Treg Taylor, addresses those gathered as Anchorage Municipal Manager's representative looks on:
Olympic Cross-Country Gold Medalist from Alaska, Kikkan Randall, offers humor in her Keynote Address:
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Proceeds with Scissor Holders L-R - Elder Kevin Parks (L.D.S. Area Seventy), Junior Aumavae (Formerly of NFL Cowboys and Jets), Kikkan Randall (Olympic Medalist), and Treg Taylor (Alaska's Attorney General.)
Giving Machines Coordinator Randy Kimpton along with Macey Kimpton and Volunteer Coordinator Curtis Johnson provide behind the scenes support for the unveiled Giving Machines and their operation (even as Song Leader Tammy Hogge is being interviewed.)
And the Community begins giving with NFL veteran Junior Aumavae making the first purchase, selecting 10 Chickens:
By ordering featured items on Genki Sushi's menu in Honolulu, , a portion of the proceeds are donated to "Suppport Maui." In the same Ala Moana Shopping Center one can also join in the Christmas Spirit of Giving by contributing to local and world charities through Giving Machines.
Featured first, is a video clip capturing the ordering of designated menu items in "Support of Maui" to include Ebi (Shrimp) Mayo and Karaage (deep fried chicken.)
In this YouTube Video Short a model bullet train delivers the ordered qualifying delicacies:
Link to Video of Sushi and Japanese Delicacies being delivered by model train:
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OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KIKKAN RANDALL'S KEYNOTE SPEECH AT ALASKA GIVING MACHINES UNVEILING
It took five tries to get the Giving Machines to come to Alaska which Olympic Medalist Kikkan Randall compares to the five Olympics it took her to get a gold medal.
She also draws a parallel to the medal winning U.S. Cross-Country Team that “came together” to accomplish great things and the Alaska community that has “come together” to accomplish great things by welcoming the Giving Machines.
Individuals use the Giving Machines to contribute to a smorgasbord of charitable projects that the Giving Machines promote. The selected Charity Partners range from local Catholic and Lutheran Social Services to global iDE and UNICEF. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spearheads the effort as part of its “Light the World” initiative.
Link to Olympian Kikkan Randall's Speech:
Led by Tammy Hogge with original lyrics by The Bonner Family and piano accompaniment by Cam Bohman, the Light the World Community Choir performs at the opening ceremonies commemorating Alaska’s first Giving Machines.
Together they sing “Let’s Light the World” as motivation for those in Alaska to contribute to selected charities by utilizing the Giving Machines to make the world a better place.
Link to Singing of "Let's Light the World:"
Welcoming the unique Giving Machines to Alaska this Native Alaskan Dance and Singing Group, Nunarpagmiut, offers a traditional blessing through song.
Link to Native Alaskan Blessing in Dance and Song:
Selected Photos from this morning's community Welcoming of the Light the World Giving Machines:
The Invited Guests arrive and Local TV interviews organizers Sheldon Fisher and Kevin Parks:
Alaska's Attorney General, Treg Taylor, addresses those gathered as Anchorage Municipal Manager's representative looks on:
Olympic Cross-Country Gold Medalist from Alaska, Kikkan Randall, offers humor in her Keynote Address:
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Proceeds with Scissor Holders L-R - Elder Kevin Parks (L.D.S. Area Seventy), Junior Aumavae (Formerly of NFL Cowboys and Jets), Kikkan Randall (Olympic Medalist), and Treg Taylor (Alaska's Attorney General.)
Giving Machines Coordinator Randy Kimpton along with Macey Kimpton and Volunteer Coordinator Curtis Johnson provide behind the scenes support for the unveiled Giving Machines and their operation (even as Song Leader Tammy Hogge is being interviewed.)
And the Community begins giving with NFL veteran Junior Aumavae making the first purchase, selecting 10 Chickens:
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CHRISTMAS GIVING IN HAWAII
By ordering featured items on Genki Sushi's menu in Honolulu, , a portion of the proceeds are donated to "Suppport Maui." In the same Ala Moana Shopping Center one can also join in the Christmas Spirit of Giving by contributing to local and world charities through Giving Machines.
Featured first, is a video clip capturing the ordering of designated menu items in "Support of Maui" to include Ebi (Shrimp) Mayo and Karaage (deep fried chicken.)
In this YouTube Video Short a model bullet train delivers the ordered qualifying delicacies:
Link to Video of Sushi and Japanese Delicacies being delivered by model train:
And here are added photos and Christmas Scenes captured on camera here in Hawaii:
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