Spectators were not disappointed! The teachers had several fouls called in their first game and this may have led to their defeat. In the second game however the ref seemed to look the other way on more than one occasion and the teachers won. Both teams showed their skills on the court as well as their personalities!

Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan would like to thank Wredling Middle School for their support of the students in South Sudan. Part of the proceeds from Hoops fro Hope will be used to provide a teacher at the newly constructed school in Malualkon, South Sudan.

Last year the students at Wredling raised funds to help build a well in South Sudan. The well is already installed and thousands of people are drinking clean water for the first time.  Thank you Wredling Middle School! You are making the world a better place!

Samuel Anei, Director

Donna Berg, Coordinator

Emmanuel Ngong, Board Member

Matt LaRue, Technology and Media Coordinator

Mayar Bona, Secretary of Finance

Malith Ajak, Vice Secretary of Finance

Benjamin Akol, Public Relations

Wendi Dwyer, Public Relations

Deng Deng, Board Member

The gentlemen tell their stories with such passion and importance, making it evident to every listener that not only do they remember their past and live each day with it, but they will spend the rest of their lives making the situation in Sudan more promising.  Ultimately, they have taught our kids many lessons from the history of the war in Sudan and the current climate there, to life lessons about dedication, diligence, and determination.

Now, year after year, we bring back these courageous young men to tell their stories and pass on authentic experiences to our youth. There is no better way to teach empathy than presenting students with the firsthand account of these gifted and generous young men.

-Eric Coval, English Teacher

William Mou, Chairman
Samuel Anei, Director
Malith Ariik Ajak, Treasurer
Deng Deng, Building Research
Arkangelo Dut, School Liason
Mayom Majok, Building Research
Mayar Bona, Board Member
Zackeria Gai, Board Member
Benjamin Akol, Currently in Southern Sudan
Peter Nhial, Currently in Southern Sudan
Awach Wal, Currently in Southern Sudan

Professionals

Donna Berg, Presentation Director
Matt La Rue, Media Relations

1. School

2. Community Learning Center

3. Place of Worship

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LBRSS has reached out to a variety of students, churches, civic and professional groups, including:

• Middle Schools in Kane County, IL, including Wredling Middle School, Geneva South Middle School and Geneva North Middle School
• High Schools in the Chicagoland area such as Maine East, St. Charles North, St. Charles East, Fremd and Gage Park
• Colleges and Universities such as University of Chicago, DePaul Law School, Claremont College, Butler University, Marian College, Elgin Community College and Northern illinois University
• Professional Organizations such as Bilingual Teachers Workshops, Illinois Bar Association and Adult Educators Planning Council
• Sports Organizations
• Several church groups in the Chicagoland area

View the original 60 Minutes segment from 2001

Monday, March 23rd:

• UNC Chapel Hill (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm)
  Hooker Research Center – Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium
  135 Dauer Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
• Judea Reform Synagogue (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
  1933 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC

Tuesday, March 24th:

• Wake Forest University (11:00 am – 12:30 pm)
  Benson University Center, Pugh Auditorium
  Winston-Salem, NC
• Duke University (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
  Sandford Institute for Public Policy, Fleischman Commons
  201 Science Drive, Durham, NC

Wednesday, March 25th:

• Meredith College (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
  Jones Chapel
  3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

UPDATE: Read more about the Meredith College event in their “In a Nutshell” newsletter from April 2009:

Lost Boys of Sudan Share Their Story at Meredith College By Melyssa Allen