A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to accompany the 5th -10th standard kids to an amusement park called V.G.P. And let me tell you, it was one of the most Indian and hilarious trips I have ever had the pleasure of going on.   It started at about 7:30 when all the kids got onto two buses and the volunteers followed on...

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Our 3rd volunteer session of the summer has ended, and the coordinators are happy to announce our latest Volunteer of the Session: David McLaughlin! David came to us from Idaho Falls and is studying at BYU to become a doctor. He was a real favorite among the Rising Star Outreach kids, who loved his cheerful spirit and biceps. David never missed a Rising Star...

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This past summer has been a workout between all the amazing rides, walks and runs that people all over the country and world have participated in.  We are happy to tell you that IT'S NOT OVER!  And this run is not sticking to the conventional 5K... it's out of this world!   Friday September 6th the Invasion Run is happening 8:00 PM at the...

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"Be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi I knew that coming to India and volunteering with Rising Star Outreach would change my life forever, but I never expected it to change it so drastically. I don't even know where to start, or how to put into words the love I have for the children here, the leprosy patients, and...

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School is in full swing now, and all of the standards are taking midterms this week.  The students have been studying very hard, and with some new changes in the education program, volunteers are able to better assist the children in their studies. Although, the team teaching approach is very fun and interactive, The Peery School Administration asked that one-on-one time with volunteers be...

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Many have responded with positive and supportive comments regarding our 10th Standard students scoring in the 90th percentile on the government exams. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of the students and of the teachers, who gave extra time to tutor and prepare the students for the exams. As we all know, education gives one options—options that sadly are not available...

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I recently had to opportunity to visit the Rising Star campus as a volunteer.  I thought I would share just a couple of my many life-changing experiences which gave new meaning to this quote:    “One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.” - G.K. Chesterton    My first day on campus was a medical day.  That meant that we...

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Greetings from India! First and most importantly, we’d like to give an enormous “thank you” to all the volunteers who have visited Rising Star so far this summer. Your contributions to the lives of the children and the colony patients cannot be overstated. We thank you for your service and encourage you to stay connected with us, especially by writing letters to the...

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For the session running July 8th to July 19th, the summer coordinators have chosen Annemarie Neff as our volunteer of the session! Annemarie came all the way to us from Nashville, Tennessee. She is an incredibly talented singer/songwriter.    You can check out her music on facebook, click the image above. She’s fantastic! Annemarie really impressed us during her short time at Rising...

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