December 2014 Newsletter “Leprosy work is not merely medical relief. It is transforming the frustration in life into the joy of dedication, personal ambition into selfless service. If you can transform the life of a patient or change his values of life, you can change the village and the country.”   -Mahatma Gandhi While we prepare for a joyous holiday celebration with family...

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November 2014 Newsletter Paul Zak, a neuroscientist, has demonstrated that acts of kindness are like using a muscle: each act strengthens the capacity for others.         Rising Star Outreach continues to be strengthened by the contributions of those who believe in our mission of helping thousands of people affected by leprosy.  In October Dr. Susan Hilton, Managing Director of Rising Star Outreach of...

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The following blog post was written by Lon Young. Eighteen students at Rising Star currently receive music lessons in one-on-one or small group instruction. An after-school club on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays provides instruction on violin, percussion, piano, and guitar. Two paid instructors come from off-campus consistently on Tuesdays and Fridays. A long-term volunteer teaches on Thursdays. Another long-term volunteer gives early morning...

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Rising Star Outreach is HOPE. Kaye shares her feeling about coming to India with her family. You are able to do physical things that provide value and each time you serve you see more that you can be doing.Give us a thumbs up on YouTube and subscribe to our channel!Filming and Interviews: Josh Cross (www.joshcross.com), Evan Carpenter (Evan Meets World)Editing: Scott Wilhite (Big...

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