Americans Take Action to Help Orphans with Hearts and ''Soles''
At malls and other venues in cities across the United States, and on the Great Wall of China, several hundred Americans walked "6,000 steps for 6,000 orphans," raising funds for World Vision's AIDS programs.
"There's increasing awareness of the AIDS pandemic, and increasing willingness of people to do something," said World Vision President Richard E. Stearns. "But we still have a long way to go."
According to the United Nations, it is estimated that every 14 seconds another child is orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Every day, more than 6,000 children join the 15 million children worldwide who have already lost one or both parents to this disease.
World Vision, the Christian relief and development organization, reports that groups had organized to take 6,000 steps in Pittsburgh, Seattle, St. Paul, Jacksonville (FL), Albany (GA), Cleveland, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Wheaton (IL), Elkins (West Virginia), Dallas, St. Louis, Monterey (CA) and other cities. Three people also joined in the effort by walking on the Great Wall of China.
In an interview with the Christian Post, World Vision Vice-President Steven Haas said he had recently spoken with Rick Warren, "America's Most Influential Pastor
