We are the 2005-06 Roadies for Invisible Childrens first National Tour. Here is a bit more about your team; David-A recent graduate from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He studied Film production and Communications and is the team leader of the "Dirty South". David loves practical jokes...and once, he left Emily and Daniel on a dirt road at 1:00 AM. Don't worry, he came back...eventually. After tour, David will be making the feature film with Jason, Bobby and Laren. It is to be released sometime next year in theatres nationwide.
Ashley-Was so inspired by the film that she decided to graduate early from High School. Her favorite memory was when the team was challenged to a soccer game with sudanese rufugees."These kids make my heart ache everynight.They rocked the core of my bone so deep..the younger ones I had to literally peel off of me before we left. It was so hard. When I watch the documentary I cant help but think that this is my Africa. Those kids on the screen are my friends...I wish everyone could experience what I did that night" She plans to Major in Nursing with a Minor in Journalism. Ashley would love to build a hospital in Africa after she finishes school.
Clint-Clint is a recent grad from Johnson Bible College in Tennessee. He has a passion for speaking out for those who are oppressed and otherwise unable to speak up on their own. While on a business trip in July of '05 a man told Clint about Invisible Children and gave him the website address. After returning home he downloaded the trailer for the rough cut which motivated his move from Knoxville, TN to Encinitas, CA. Clint says, "It was seeing people my age take their creative abilities and use them toward the goal of relieving the oppressed and defending the orphans. It is a shame that such atrocities exists and that these children are the reminder that we can no longer hold to ignorance as an excuse. If we are to strive each day to leave social apathy behind and help empower those around us then maybe things will get a bit better.â€
Emily-Took a semester off of College at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles to join the National Tour. Like Clint, she loves public speaking and making friends across the States. Anyone who comes in contact with her is sure to have a good time. Emily will be leaving in June to go back to Uganda with Invisible Children to build a Volunteer Center. Wish her luck as she embarks on yet, another trip of a lifetime!
Jess-Found out about Invisible Children...on MYSPACE! She loves meeting people and getting stories. Jessica hopes to travel to Saudia Arabia with Ashley and Emily and ride horses to Uganda, while gathering stories of the women along the way. An extensive traveler, she served the team as a navigator and rarely failed to get us lost. You can thank her for getting us to our destination points. Go Jess :)
Daniel- Knows about Invisible Children through his cousin, Jason Russell. Like Jess, Daniel is very sociable and loves meeting people. Often times, we would find Daniel striking up converstions with all sorts of individuals. Daniel is a rare jewel and has impacted all whom he has met. He hopes to go to Africa soon and experience, firsthand what we have all been fighting towards these past couple months.We are "The South" team of the Invisible Children National Tour. We are all different people but we all share ONE passion. Join us...and BECOME THE STORY.
