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World Leprosy Day January 29, 2012: Local College Students Help Raise Awareness
The twelve students of Radio Practicum II at North Greenville University in South Carolina put their skills to work for people affected by leprosy by developing radio public service announcements for World Leprosy Day 2012 and to raise awareness about this terrible disease. Listen to some of them below.

For more than 50 years, every last Sunday in January, millions of people around the world have paused to remember those who suffer the horrendous effects of leprosy. World Leprosy Day focuses on the needs of the very poorest of all people – those affected by leprosy. It also helps raise funds so that people with leprosy can be cured and cared for. More information, and materials for church and individual participation, can be found at www.leprosy.org/wld.php.

Jesus cured leprosy with his own hands; today he's using yours

Mark 1:40-42

Change starts with one person, a person just like you

Leprosy is not just an ancient disease




Catholic High School Uses Drama to Raise Money for Leprosy Ministry
Five people affected by leprosy have been given a miracle of healing thanks to thespians at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, California.

Archbishop Riordan Drama has raised $1,527.04 for the global ministry of American Leprosy Missions; the average cost to cure and care for one person affected by leprosy is $300.

Since 2005, Archbishop Riordan Drama has raised more than $12,000 for worthy non-profits. This year they selected American Leprosy Missions to receive donations collected after each performance of the spring production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Inspired by Christ's example, the cast and company chose to give hope and healing to people affected by leprosy, and to raise awareness in their community that this ancient disease still exists and can be cured.

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