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Day 24 day of campaigning for tibet

WalkForTibet — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:16:31 +0000

	Jigme-la and Tenzin-la hand delievered a letter to the Governors Office with a letter of support and a kata.
	At the Mayors office being presented by Nancy Homans Deputy Director the proclamation of Tibet day which was issued Tuesday march 10,2010.
	Senators Aide Pam from SenatorFrankens office accepts the letter from the walkers.
	After presentind the kata and letter to McCollums office for support.
	Senators Aide Clara from Senators Klobuchar office accepts the letter in support for the cause and also the kata.
	The walkers met personally with Congressman Ellison he too accepted the letter in support for tibet. His whole staff was nice Alison,Miski,and especially brian.The walkers finally finished around 5:30pm. A very successful day advocating tibet.
	When arriving back to the house,Kong Jigme-las old friend was waiting with variety of home made food. Kong is a master Chef and once again its a winner!!! Kong gave the walkers a donation for the gas going back.
	These were the letters dropped of personally to the Governors,congressmans,mayors and senators office.
	Mayor Christopher B. Coleman of the city of Saint Paul proclaim Tuesday March 10th,2010 to be Tibet Day. This Proclamation was presented to the walkers by Deputy Director Nancy Homans.
	WALK FOR TIBET 2010 INCOME EXPENSE REPORT INCOME- DONATIONS FROM OHIO TIBETANS,INDIANA TIBETAN ASSOCIATION,CHICAGO TIBETAN ALLIANCE,TIBETAN FRIENDS OF INDIANA,WISCONSIN TIBETAN ASSOCIATION,TIBETAN FRIENDS OF WISCONSIN,TIBETAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA,TIBETAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA,TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS OF MINNESOTA,STUDENTS FOR FREE TIBET MINNESOTA,TIBETAN FRIENDS OF MINNESOTA,ALL THE MOTORISTS ALONG THE WHOLE ROUTE FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO MINNEAPOLIS THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION! INCOME $5050.00 EXPENSE-RV RENTAL$2635, GAS $946, FOOD,ICE,MEDICAL SUPPLIES ECT.. $1825,REPAIRS MAINTENANCE OF RV $1559, REIMBURSEMENT TO RYAN P.SUPPORT DRIVER AIRLINE TICKET $180, KINKOS COPIES $271.11, DIGITAL CAMERA,INTERNET SERVICE $389,RV INSURANCE $250 EXPENSE $8055.11 -$3005.11 JIGME-LA AND TENZIN-LA WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK ALL THE SUPPORT DRIVERS-NICK,SI,RYAN,PHURBU-LA,NAMGYAL-LA CAMERA AND VIDEO CREW-OLE,RYAN,SI,MARPA-LA WEBMASTER-SAM SOUHARADA,CHIME-LA CURRENT UPDATE ON T-SHIRT SALES(ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE TIBETAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS) CHICAGO-SOLD 25, WISCONSIN-SOLD 56, MINNESOTA-SOLD47 TOTAL128 SOLD SHIRTS X $8 NET= $1024 CURRENT TOTAL RAISED

Day 23 Final

WalkForTibet — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:49:12 +0000

	The final day!! This morning they had some more guest walkers.Walking through the hills and back roads to the big city.
	Finally theres. a good view of St Paul .The walkers are getting closer and more excited.
	Rangzen the birds final appearance.After that moment rangzen was never to been seen.The walkers want to thank rangzen from there hearts on congradulating on the completion of the walk.
	Getting ready to walk up to the state capitol and join others from the welcoming group.
	Upon walking in the state capitol they were welcomed by about 75 younger generation Tibetans. American Asian press interviewed Jigme-la and Tenzin-la.They were welcomed by Jigme-la President of the TYC of Minnesota.The walkers gave a brief speech and then proceeded walking towards the Tibetan Community Center.
	They walked the 8 mile route quickly as there was another big crowd of people waiting at the center.
	Old biker friend Tenpa-la of Jigme-la who joined along the route.Both of them were catching up on old times.
	Ready to walk in the center with a huge crowd of greeters waiting.
	The walkers recieved aplaudes and katas from everyone.
	Being interviewd by a free lance writer before going on to give there presentations to the public.
	The whole hall was full of anxious listeners. Before the presentation two short video clips were shown about Tibet. The walkers completed 28 miles for Tibet!
	Dr.Tsewang-la president od Tibetan American foundation of Minnesota gave a welcoming and strong support speech to the walkers. Sonam-la(not pictured) from Tibetan Womens association of Minnesota gave a wecoming speech and support for the cause.
	Jigme-la president of the Tibetan Youth Congress thanked the walkers for what they had been doing and he also showed his strong support for the cause.
	Jigme-la and Tenzin-la both gave strong speeches of human rights and tibets independence. After there talk there were Q and A”s from the audienc
	Sangay-la did a wonderful job being the MC person as well as running the projector.
	Khedup-la walked some with them in Wisconsin and then came back and joined the last 3 days to the finish. He told the crowd his personal experience of the walk and his growing interest in Tibet.
	Tenzin-la also joined the last 3 days of the route.She too explained her experience and after day one felt the pains all over.
	Jigme-la presented katas to all the walkers who joined along the route and showed there dedication to the cause.
	Some of the left over crowd
	After the gathering Tyc and Tibetan american foundation treated dinner.

Day 22

WalkForTibet — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:59:58 +0000

	Had tibetan style breakfast homemade bread with spicey hot potato before the walk. Madison walkers and minnesotta walkers join in again. The weather seems like it will be clear,sunny and very windy.
	Rangzen still is following the walkers along the whole route all the way from Indianapolis Indiana.
	The walkers are getting closer everyday.They are 33 miles away from St Paul.
	Around 11:00am a number of Minnesota tibetans joined the walk.
	Most of the tibetans that joined the walk were younger generations.
	Four young Tibetans proudly carry the Tibetan flag on Highway 61 north.
	The walkers carrying the American flag out of respect as it was memorial weekend.
	After 20 miles the young walkers still are strong and dedicated to the cause.
	The last 5 miles it started raining.Jullianne a physician left her car and joined the walk. She had many tibetan friends and was a great supporter of the cause.
	Pouring down rain all the walkers completed the 26 miles. Jigme -la presented Jullianene with a kata.He also spoke to the group especially the young generation about the future of Tibet is in the hands of the younger generation.Tenzin-la also spoke from his heart directly to the group. 26 miles completed for Tibet!
	The evening was spent at Namgyal-las house.The walkers had dinner with the President and Vice President of the Tibetan Womens Association of Minnesota.
Announcement: The walkers will arrive May 31 Monday at 4:00pm at the State Capitol. We welcome all members,friends and supporters of Tibet to gather at the Capitol in support of the walk for tibet.They will then proceed to walk to the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota cultural center at 6:00pm with an evening with the walkers. Tuesday June 1st The walkers will hand deliver an official letter indicating support for tibet from the walkers to The senators,Governor and Mayor of Minneapolis.

Day 21

WalkForTibet — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:20:59 +0000

	The walkers feeling very energized this early morning.They were told that other Tibetans from Minnesota will be joining them.The weather was sunny and beautiful especially for memorial day weekend.There were alot of campers and bikers out.
	Keeping a strong pace the winds blowing against there faces.The views were beautiful passing by many lakes.
	Tashi Zopa from Minnesota joined the walkers.Tashi-la had walked with Jigme-la two other times before.You can go to archieves to see past walks.
	Rangzen still following the walkers sits on a limb taking a view of the lake water.
	newly turned buddhist Sue stopped by and was very happy to see and thanked the walkers for what they were doing.She later came by with friends and donated money to the walkers.
	Tashi-la was so dedicated that he put rangzen on his license plate.
	Tenzin jangchup-la joined the walkers.She is a pharmacist student in North Dakota university and will be our future Tibetan Attorney General. She kept a very strong and steady pace.This was due to her training for marathons.
	Voice Of America called the walkers for an interview.Tenzin Jangchup-la doing an interview with Voice Of America. Tenzin-la also gave an overall summary and reasons for the walk.
	Tashi-la keeping the pace through the towns.
	Tashi-las blistered foot.
	The yak boys(name of tibetan soccer team) returned from Madison to join the walk.
	Mr.Clyde and Mary were very nice and supportive and donated money for the walk.They had no clue of Tibet so Tenzin-la explained to them in detail.
	15 miles away from Hasting.The sunset behind the walkers and going into the evening. The weather also cooling down.
	Members of the Minnesota and Madison walkers comming to the end of the day. 26 miles completed for Tibet!
	Tenzin-las feet later in the evening. ANNOUNCEMENT:Join the walkers on Memorial day May 31 at 4:00pm at the State Capitol.Then everyone will proceed to walk to the Tibetan American Foundation center of Minnesota. We welcome all Tibetans,friends and supporters of Tibet to gather at 6:00pm at the center for an evening with the walkers.

Day 20

WalkForTibet — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:56:04 +0000

	It was a very late evening after comming back from the Echo Valley Farm.Woke up in a hospital parking lot.They could not find a camp site.
	Jigme-la and Tenzin-la before entering into Minnesota.
	The walkers are enjoying the view over the Missisippii river before entering into Minnesota.
	The walkers feeling great arriving in Minnesota today.
	Namgyal-la waiting for the walkers.He waits every 5 miles for the walkers.He has been a great support driver with lots of patience and tolerence.
	The weather was sunny but windy and the roads were getting more hilly.
	Motorist Tess and her mother stopped and offered a donation.They were very supportive and understanding about the cause.
	Victoria from Russia was very understanding to the cause.We mentioned that we had viewers from Russia
	Rangzen followed the walkers on route.Rangzen is loyal and dedicated to the cause. The walkers walked till 8:30pm and completed 28 miles for Tibet!

Day 19

WalkForTibet — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:16:15 +0000

	In the morning the walkers were approached by a curious photographer his name was Stephen.He told the walkers he had been seeing them on the road for last 2 days and to continue promoting world peace.
	Taryn who has the house with Tibetan flags suggested the walkers to go to the local coop.People in town have been talking about the walk.The walkers followed her to the local food coop.
	The walkers went inside the coop and campaighned about Tibet to every person in the store. Many of the customers were well aware of the walk and were happy they were doing this. Pictures were taken with alot of the customers.Flyers were distributed all over and the work at the coop seemed to be done. When the walkers took the coffee and edibles someone a very kind supporter paid for the bill. Eddy Nix from Driftless Books invited the walkers.Sara from the coop took them there.
	The Bookstore was in an old historical tobacco building that the original owner gave him in supporting his idea of an bookstore.There hung at the entry was a Thanka painting of Thungton gyalpo who was a king of a region of Tibet and founder of the tibetan opera.Then surrounded by thousands of books and antique furniture made the place very comfortable and unique setting. He also had a picture of the walkers poster promotion of the event at Echo Valley farms.
	The beautiful hard wood floors and high hardwood ceiling makes the place.
	The students from Laurel Charter high school heard the walkers were visiting and since it was there last day before graduation some of them came over to the bookstore to meet and listen to the walkers presentation.The students had many good questions and thanked the walkers for what they were doing.
	Climbing the hills and mountains of Wisconsin is always a challenge but the views were worth it.
	Walking up a mountain an elder women waves and says we were doing gods work please keep it up!
	Look for rangzen who flew of the sighn.
	Entering into La cross county after climbing many high hills. Molly from WORT radio station interviewed both Jigme-la and Tenzin-la about the work.
	The two ladies stopped by and gave them bottles of water.
	Denew and Barbra waited at the corner and was curious for what the walk was about. They also donated money and was well aware about Tibet and its history..
	Still walking and entering in The LaCross town. 28 miles was completed.
	Echo Valley Farms of Wisconsin invites the walkers for an evening about Tibet. Dena who created this farm gave a wonderful speech and then introduced Jigme-la
	All the audience with the childrens were sitting on blankets all cuddeled up with a blazing fire in the background listening to the walkers tell there experience of the walk.After the presentation Jampa-la president of the Tibetan association of Wisconsin thanked Echo valley farms and the audience to make this event possible. He also gave an invitation to all of the Tibetfest this fall. Jigme-la then introduced the Tibetan performers.
	Tibetan cultural dance performers Tsering-la who sang and Sonam-la who played the traditional tibetan instrument.
	Some of the tibetan community members of Wisconsin sang a wonderful group song to the audience.The song was about preservation of the tibetan culture and identity.
	A group picture on stage at Echo Valley farms.The event lasted till 11:00pm but was worth every minute.The event night was very special as the full moon was out and it was also Saka Dawa which means when Buddha was born and in enlightened and gave his first teaching. The evening closed with everyone walking down the beautiful mountain top trail in full moon presence.

adminlion — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:22:19 +0000

Meet the ambassadors on US Highway 14/61 on thursday 27 May 2010 just outside of Viroqua, WI 54665 and I took their picture. They told me what they were walking for Tibet 2010 and started from Indianapolis, Ind and walking to Minneapolis, MN. I was given a pamphet on their walk and they took my photo with themselves. Walking for Peace is a benefit for all through the world.

They are doing Gods work and I will support them. God be with your my friends and keep safe and free from all harm.

Michael Stephen

adminlion — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:21:15 +0000

Julieta
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68.127.119.189
Submitted on 2010/05/27 at 11:01pm
Walking with you from California.
My heart with Tibet… freedom!

Day 18

WalkForTibet — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:22:11 +0000

	The walkers spent the evening at the Park View Motel parking lot in Richland Center. The owner Vesko was very kind person and let the walkers plug in the RV in his motel .He did not charge a penny after hearing about the walk and history of Tibet especially after seeing Jigme-las foot. He mentioned his country went through the samething and he was proud being a Siberian.The walkers recommend to visit his motel. Park View Motel 511 west 6th st.Richland center,Wisconsin,53581
	Rangzen has been so loyal and dedicated to the walkers.Rangzen just keeps following the walkers all the way.
	Jigme-la and Tenzin-la were climbing the mountain and a couple called for them to come to there house.There sat Alan and Evelyn on the patio and asked the walkers alot of questions about the walk and Tibet.Suddenly gets a call from Namgyal-la saying the RV broke down. The Dimenns gave water and chocolate to the walkers. They were very kind and concerned people.Off they started climbing the mountain to look and help Namgyal-la.
	Sue stopped by and made sure the walkers were ok.She offered them water. The walkers were very thirsty as its been 8 hours since the RV stopped but was heading towards Richland to fix the RV.Namgyal-la replaced the fuel pump. The weather was hot and sunny.
	As the walkers were thirsty there came a man who was taking pictures from a long distance.The walkers came up to him and gave him a flyer. His name is Dennis an Ex preacher.He was very direct which the walkers liked.He had given them juices and water.
	The walkers really appreciated the kindness of support and understanding from Dennis.Jigme-la really appreciated his straight forwardness and kindness.
	Tenzin-la feeding the miniature poney.This reminded him of Tibetan ponies.
	Jigme-la walking hard on 14 west going into the evening.
	Tenzin-la walkin in the dark.He has never taken of the Tibetan Flagg
	Walking in the evening with the sighn of La crosse ahead.
	On Jigme-las foot its getting worse eveyday. 29 miles completed

adminlion — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:27:02 +0000

It was an honor meeting all of you yesterday in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly on Hwy 14 coming into Evansville, WI. You have become my personal heroes. You have no idea what that moment meant to me. Thank you for choosing this town to walk through. May your journey be blessed as you bless those whom you will meet & share your vision on this walk. Long live his holiness the Dalai Lama. Long live the Tibetan people. Long live world peace.