Contact: Kailyn Knight
E-mail: kknight@uoregon.edu
Blog: http://msklonnie.wordpress.com
Kailyn Knight Creates Facebook Group for Lane County Darfur Coalition
University of Oregon student, Kailyn Knight, launches new Facebook group for Lane County Darfur Coalition (LCDC). The group, “Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur,” will motivate members and friends to create awareness about China’s influence in Darfur.
Eugene, Ore., March 11, 2008
“Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur” updates members about highlights in the news, including topics about China, Sudan, the 2008 Olympics and the Eugene Olympic trials.
The group posts weekly discussion questions about China and its influence in Sudan to create dialogue between members.
The group has posted links about China’s involvement in Sudan to educate members.
Although the account was created on March 5, 2008, the group has reached over 150 members.
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Knight, Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur
account coordinator
Quotes Attributable to Kailyn Knight
“This is a great opportunity for Lane County Darfur Coalition to attract a young audience.”
“The Facebook group will increase awareness and communication within the social networking community.”
“The Lane County Darfur Coalition needs support for its campaign.”
About Kailyn
Kailyn Knight is a journalism student at the University of Oregon. She is working on Lane County’s Darfur Coalition’s campaign “Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur.” She volunteers for Planned Parenthood in the public affairs office. She will graduate in June 2008.
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