Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Conquer Your Fears and “Live to Give” Webcast



Thomas Nelson Author and Hoops of Hope founder, Austin Gutwein, to host September 6 online event to focusing on themes his latest release, Live to Give.

On September 6 at 8 PM EDT, Austin Gutwein will be hosting a live Facebook web event to encourage participants to conquer their fears and use their talents to help others. The webcast will center on the themes Gutwein writes about in his latest release “Live to Give: Letting God Turn Your Talents into Miracles(Thomas Nelson/August, 2012). At the conclusion of the webcast, the winners of a month-long social media fueled “Get and Give” contest will be announced, including the winner of a Kindle Fire and $250 donated to the winner’s charity of choice.

Join Austin on the evening of Thursday, September 6th as he shares about his own experiences and encourages others to conquers their fears and “live to give”. Austin will also be taking audience questions and interacting with participants. PLUS – there will be several “Live to Give” giveaways – books, gift certificates and much more! RSVP today and tell your friends.

Based on the John 6 story of Jesus feeding the 5000, in “Live to Give” Gutwein challenges his readers that regardless of age and talent, God can use them to make a difference. Even though God could take care of everything Himself and doesn’t really need our help, He desperately WANTS us to help Him care for others. Gutwein walks young people through discovering and embracing their unique God-given strengths and abilities, then figuring out how to use those talents to help others. Sometimes doing that takes a leap of faith on our part, and often becoming fearless in the process.

More about Austin: At eighteen years old, Gutwein speaks with wisdom and has the experience to reinforce his message. When Austin was just nine years old, he watched a video that showed children in Africa who had lost their parents to AIDS. Gutwein realized these kids weren’t any different from him—except they were suffering. Feeling called to help, he took his love of basketball and decided to shoot free throws to raise money for orphans in Zambia. On World AIDS Day in 2004, he shot 2,057 free throws to represent the 2,057 kids who would be orphaned during his day at school. Through sponsorship from parents and friends, Gutwein raised over $3,000 that day to give hope to eight orphans in Zambia.

Over the past eight years, Gutwein’s efforts have created Hoops of Hope, the largest free throw marathon in the world. With an estimated 40,000 people in more than 25 countries participating, Hoops of Hope has raised more than $2.5 million to build schools, medical clinics, dormitories for orphanages, and the only computer lab in Zambia.

Enter to win a Kindle Fire and have $250 donated to your favorite charity. Click for the banner for details and entry or visit http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/13528976/livetogive.


Learn more about Austin and Hoops of Hope at www.AustinGutwein.com and www.HoopsOfHope.org.

9 comments:

  1. Thanks for linking up with Southern Mama's! Please be sure to follow the hostesses and check out the other ladies! xo

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    1. Thanks so much for bringing us together Sonja! Love meeting new friends! Blessings!

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    2. We've loved having you each week Wendy!! Thanks again for joining us!

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  2. I found you on Blog Hop Social and so glad that I am following you! What a positive, inspiring blog. Great job!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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    1. Thanks so much Katie! Looking forward to getting to know you! Blessings!

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  3. I learned about Austin on K-Love Radio (sometime last year, I think?) ... What an inspiring young man. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. He is so inspiring! What an incredible testimony for such a young man! Blessings!

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  4. What an amazing charity this sounds like!
    Thanks for sharing your heart with me about my post, "A Journey to Forgiveness". I will be sharing more on Wednesdays.

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    1. Thank you Elizabeth! I was so moved by your post and am looking forward to getting to know you more! Blessings to you friend!

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