YES 08 Starbucks Presentation

After working a long day at Starbucks stores around the county, we all gathered at Starbucks in Wisley in the evening for a presentation. We had been raising awareness and funds at many local Starbucks, selling raffle tickets etc. Starbucks are a big corporate sponsor for us and will be holding events throughout the months to help us raise money for the forthcoming expedition.

The evening was very eventful, emotional and enjoyable. Many people were invitied including the MD of Starbucks for the UK. After about an hour of socialising and enjoying the free coffee we started the presentation. Susan who organised the whole thing, (who wanted no claim to fame for it all) started the evening off. She was the main person on the mic introducing people etc. In turn many people came and spoke about the expedition, including myself. Many tears were shed as memories were recalled by individuals about losing family members. An powerful emotional video including myself was also played. John came up to talk about how the expedition was moving for him and a step forward for the company Txi. He then told us that our expedition would not be televised as companys could not quite grasp it. So the footage he got will be used for a pitch for the next expedition hoping to be televised.

The night ended up with Anne telling us all to take a balloon, write messages on a tag tied to it about a loved one and then let it go outside with three adults. This was a very simple but powerful event. We all then said our goodbyes and departed a great evening.