LOVE 146

What could be better than supporting a worthy cause - having fun while doing it! And that's exactly what we had at a scavenger hunt downtown Daegu, to raise funds for an organization called LOVE 146 which aims and aids in fighting against human trafficking - an issue I only recently became more aware of. The statistics are frightening!
The purpose of the scavenger hunt was to raise awareness as well as raise funds - this was done by screening a video about the topic, collecting money from teams wanting to participate as well as selling raffle tickets on the day to win prizes such as food vouchers of some of our favourite spots and even a grand prize of a polaroid camera :)
It was a super fun event, very well organized and the best part, they reached their target of money needing to be raised, win-win. Here are some of the crazy things we had to do :

meet the team - Fantastic Four (although African Queens would also have been befitting)

Propose to a stranger

take a picture with a couple wearing matching clothing :)

mummify a team member (with tissue)

Take a picture with a man with facial hair (a rare occasion in Korea)

yep - kiss a mannequin

declare thumb war with a kid

Greet a stranger (of course we have to bow Asian style)

wearing something with animal print

go into a cosmetic shop - and go crazy

swap outfits with a team member

take a picture with someone in a cast

hug a stranger - poor Koreans

And many more....

Final Thoughts

What causes are you passionate about? How are you getting involved in your community to help fight injustice? Giving money is always good, but going the extra mile and devoting some of your time too is even better. Sure, we could have donated the same amount of money and stayed at home. But by choosing to hit the streets and be silly for a little while, also gave us the opportunity to get people in the city talking and asking questions about what it is we are doing, thus raising awareness too? Two birds with one stone - you see :) Thank you to the team that put the hunt together - we had a ton of fun! Thanks to the Fantastic Four too - you girls are just awesome...