I have applied this weekend to become an ambassador for World Hoop Day – anyone can do this, its not a job application, its voluntary. I really think its a good cause though – and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE making hoops so it seems like a perfect thing for me to do!
It struck me when I was in Broome that it would be so easy for me to donate hoops as I travel. I had a heap of hoop material with me left over from a personal hoop I had made because id had to buy bulk. I had met three really lovely girls on my first day in Broome and thought I’d make some hoops for them before I left. Only when I went back hoping to find them I didnt. It just so happened that The Aboriginal land Council was really close by and so I thought Id drop in and see if theyd take the hoops. They seemed pleased though rather surprised. I guess its not everyday some chick with floor length hair walks in with an armfull of hula hoops (6) 
I thought to myself – i can do this anywhere to all sorts of organizations!
Ok so Im not meeting 3rd world kids on my journeys but I still think I can put smiles on faces. Its nice to give and hooping is fun, cheap and healthy!
I am going to continue to fund myself but I am going to look into finding some funding for supplies also. I shall sell hoops to people (adults) who can afford them or maybe some would like to make a donation. I have a couple of other ideas too for down track. Im quite excited about it!
Oh yes, Ive also decided (finally!) on the name “Circle of Light Hoops” . I liked Darkstar Hoops but feel that COL is a way more positive name – and it annoyed me how no one associated darkstar with astronomy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COL seems to reflect my outlook on life (I think anyway, lol) and although i like quirky names like Coola-Hoops and Hu La la which is brilliant, I dont feel like being quirky about it so there
I think im pretty happy with the name anyway – I certainly havent come up with anything else, and yes those two quirky examples are taken (-:
http://www.worldhoopday.com/
Since 2007, World Hoop Day has been dedicated to bringing hula hoops to underprivileged children living in extreme poverty and underdeveloped neighborhoods of our world. Founded by Annie O’Keeffe, World Hoop Day is a not for profit organization that uses a community-based approach to provide durablehoops. The adult-sized hoops can be used their entire life as a simple and effective way to bring joy to an otherwise devastating situation.
There are many aid organizations who provide food and medical relief, but what about the mental welfare of a child who grows up too quickly and hardly has a reason to smile or play or just be a child? To date 1,100 hoops have been given away, and a total amount of $1,500 has been raised. The simple hoop has positive physical and mental health benefits, stimulates imaginations, and enables feelings of pure joy and bliss.
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